Local Source for Fleetguard Filters?

[JoshuaClark]

Good Morning,

I'm about due for my first oil change, I'd like to get it done this weekend. I ordered some Fleetguard oil filters from Geno's, but they are back-ordered for 7-10 days. Is there a local source for Fleetguard filters? I checked with the usual car-care places and didn't find any (no surprise). Would Napa or a truck stop carry them? I live in Connecticut, so any local sources would be appreciated.



Thanks!



-Josh-

 

[CTRam]

Try Fleetpride (www.fleetpride.com) they usally have them on the shelf, the website will give you the branch closest to you.

 

[JoshuaClark]

Thanks for the suggestion CTRam. I called Fleetpride (there are a few near me) and none of them had the part in stock. In fact none of the stores in the Northeast did. .



Just as a sanity check, I'm looking for Fleetguard Part# LF16035 Stratapore filter, right?



Thanks again,

-Josh-

 

[mberry]

You can also use the LF3894(?) from the 2nd Gen trucks. Only difference is the flutes on the bottom of the filter.

 

[Joe G.]

Check your local big rig shops. I buy my filters at the Peterbilt dealer.

 

[socal_rattler]

Also check out your local Cummins shop/distributor. I buy all my Fleetguard products directly from Cummins Cal Pacific.



The is a Cummins place in Rocky Hill, CT.



http://www.metropower.cummins.com/na/pages/en/distributors/bronx/index.cfm

 

[DieselTweaker]

F. y. i Mopar Oil Filter 5083285aa Is Made By Fleetguard Along With The Diesel Fuel Filters. I Buy Mine From A Local Heavy Equipment Dealer, Or Just Take One Off The Shelf At Work

 

[JLEONARD]

JoshuaClark

I use the Fleet Pride store in Waterbury. They don't always have the filters I need in stock, but they can always have them the next day. Even the the marine specific fuel filters I need.

So I call ahead before I run down there... being it's five minutes away from where I work I hate to make the trip for naught :-laf

If you go to Cummins Metropower make sure you have the engine serial number and cpl... . they don't even like to sell a quart of oil without those numbers!

Jay

 

[TORQUE THIS]

Josh, Milford always has the 3894 filter. Where ya from?? (In CT)

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

New haven ... (NORTH haven) has them as well just ask Wheaties :-laf

 

[RT66DOC]

Another source is fleetguardfilters.com

 

[JoshuaClark]

Thanks for all the responses everyone. I didn't realize the Mopar was made by Fleetguard. .



When I called Fleet Pride I asked for Part number LF16035 which is the Stratapore Filter number from the Cummins site. I guess I should have asked for 3949561 as TT and TMT suggested. What's the difference between the two filters?



BTW- I'm in Oxford, CT. . I'll hopefully meet up with you guys at a Coffee night one of these days.



Thanks for your patience, I appreciate the help.



-Josh-

 

[CajunDieselMan]

Thanks, CTRam,



I didn't know about FleetPride--I found one not far from my home in Baton Rouge. The closest Cummins dealer to me is in Metairie, 75 miles away.

 

[dpuckett]

What's the difference between the two filters?

I would hazard to guess they are one and the same; the LF16035 is the FLeetgard number; the 3949561 is the CUmmins number. And I'll confer with JLEONARD- the guys at Cummins cant seem to find anything without an engine serial number (and I dont have a data tag). I've made them look stuff up by CPL before, but they dont like it... .



Daniel

 

[JoshuaClark]

Thanks again to everyone who replied. . to follow up, I bought a replacement MOPAR oil filter from the dealer (didn't realize these were Fleetguard filters) and actually bought the oil form them as well as it was reasonably priced and I was already there. .



With the help of my brother , who was nice enough to help out and make sure I didn't screw up, everything went smooth. . I did have to go and buy an oil filter attachment for my ratchet, as the one I ordered from Geno's hadn't arrived, but other that that it went fine. It may not sound like a big deal but this is the first oil change I've done on anything other than my lawn tractor



Also, it may be worth noting that the engine is noticeably quieter at idle, and on the highway. At first I though I was imagining it, but my wife commented as well.



Thanks again for the help.



-Josh-