Oil filter ?

[sheffield442]

Which is better strato micro or cellulo?????????

 

[Steve M]

Yes, and in that order. Any are fine for normal driving and oil change intervals. But the best is available and not much more. I've used Purolator filters when I couldn't get a Mopar or Fleetguard. The appear to be well made.

 

[Tony T.]

Originally posted by Steve M

The list hasn't been updated. I'm still using LF3894 filters without the fluted bottom on mine. Leftover from my '01. 5 stock. I prefer removing the intake tube and changing mine from above. I think it's safe to assume Fleetguard filters are safe and brands not listed are still not approved. Just my $. 02

Steve: the reason I ask the question on the Fleetguard LF16035 oil filter was when I first got my truck I wanted to use the Fleetguard oil filters and had trouble finding them locally. Have a Cummins distributor when 10 miles from me an at the time they had not even heard of that part number. I ended up calling Fleetguard an got one of there reps. I ask about the LF16035 filter and they said "yes" it was designed far the 03 CTD under recommendations from Dodge, that there customers where wanting a filter with a fluted end for easier removal. Even though it is a recommended oil filter the LF3894 was highly recommend (by Fleetguard rep) over the LF16035 because in there opinion it was a stronger filter design wise. She even ask me what type of towing I would be doing "weather it was daily, or every so often". She told me that if I was towing daily that she would in her opinion go with the LF3894 oil filter, but the LF16035 is still a high quality oil filter.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

"Wix was the first brand to destroy Cummins engines in the early '90s. Here's the list of approved filters from the TSB. "



I hate to keep beating a dead horse and the WIX/FRAM bit was already covered - but notice that almost every filter in the post accompanying list to the above was either a Fleetguard - a division of Cummins - or else MOPAR, which are MADE by Fleetguard - it should be pretty obvious that Cummins/Fleetguard are doing as much as possible to protect their own intere$t$...



Plus, the info and TSB is pretty old and likely out of date, and I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for DC/Cummins to go out of their way to update and include the MANY filters now on the market that quite likely would function in the Cummins quite well - after all, why kick a sleeping dog?





No skin off my nose in any event - I already use the Fleetguard 3894 - I just hate to sit quietly by as questionable info passes by...

 

[Steve M]

Yes it is old news and baiting the customers with fear tactics or promises of improved performance or efficiency is as old as the first sales transaction. But I'm a fan of Cummins engines. With Cummins pushing their sales pitch on one side and stating in writing they'll cover the cost if their filter damages my engine while K&N etc on the other side states in writing that they WILL NOT cover any damage caused to my engine directly or indirectly as a result of use or failure of their filter, guess which one I'll use. Especially after the engine warranty expires. The warranty on the filter is the only warranty you have to fall back on if the filter fails and destroys your engine.