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Old 09-15-2007, 04:02 PM
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Which do you feel is best and why? I have conflicting opinions on filters, asked 3 different mechanics at different shops and keep getting 3 different opinions. Would like to hear some opinions form the guys using them as to which they feel is best and why. Also found a vary good article on Turbodieselregister about oils. http://www.turbodieselregister.com/a...l-Information/
 
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Old 09-15-2007, 04:27 PM
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dontaldson endurance/endurance plus are the best right now.

Better flow, filtration, with synthetic media.

Their "plus" line also slowly replenishes your TBN.
 
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How are the Donaldson prices compared to Baldwin or Fleet guard or Wix?
 
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If you run a Cat engine, use their filters. Although they are more expensive, remember the old saying, you get what you pay for.
 
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I don't know, but the filters for my engine are regularly about $10 bux each(2 full flows) and the endurance were $17 each.
 
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We have a cummins N14plus and a Cat 3116 we've been running Baldwin filters but a Mechanic friend of mine suggested Wix and said there better and cheaper in cost?? I dont know which way to turn.
 
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Originally Posted by Mifirewoodguy
We have a cummins N14plus and a Cat 3116 we've been running Baldwin filters but a Mechanic friend of mine suggested Wix and said there better and cheaper in cost?? I dont know which way to turn.

if they meet manufactures warranty requirements ,they are good enough
 
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wix have a reputation of being garbage filters.

www.bobistheoilguy.com lots of info there.
 
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Originally Posted by Fredog
Originally Posted by Mifirewoodguy
We have a cummins N14plus and a Cat 3116 we've been running Baldwin filters but a Mechanic friend of mine suggested Wix and said there better and cheaper in cost?? I dont know which way to turn.

if they meet manufactures warranty requirements ,they are good enough

n14 & 3116... probably no warranty...
 
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Originally Posted by Mifirewoodguy
We have a cummins N14plus and a Cat 3116 we've been running Baldwin filters but a Mechanic friend of mine suggested Wix and said there better and cheaper in cost?? I dont know which way to turn.

fleetguard for the n14, cat filters for the 3116.......... imo
 
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