Diesel oil filter.

[SargeDiesel]

Below are photos of the markings on a genuine filter that those counterfeit might not have.

The packaging date

In a loose bag. Not tightly heatshrink wrapped.

Green marking paint in that exact location.

Gloss plastic outer layer.

Bypass valve has a dimple on top of tge valve.

There are (3) tiny raised nipple inside the output port. White dot near the pointer.

Date stamped.

Mold or production numbers.

Comparison pictures of a NON-OEM Diesel Oil Filter

Generic Packaging

Same plastic bag as OEM

No green markings,
but does have the torque specifications

Has the correct part number

Has the double layer, but not as glossy as the OEM

Void of any markings, but retains the OEM casting marks

Bypass valse appears identical, has OEM dimple

No raised white nipples(three white dots)

No date stamp or mold/production numbers

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[SargeDiesel]

See how the bypass oring is ready to pop out and over the plunger? Imaging with hot oil and pressure for thousands of miles. It'll get suck into the engine.

I think I did that messing with it, to see if it moved around... I will see if it will go back in place and check the other one I have.... good catch !

 

[22EcoDs]

A doubt a diesel filter at that price will be OEM. But that doesn't necessarily mean its bad either. I would definitely be interested in the pics. I will take some of the non-oem I currently have.

I agree with you, was the only one they had so I figured why not. Science and all lol

 

[Hootbro]

Aftermarket parts shouldn't impact warranty if it's licensed by the manufacturers for some well known company. But how are we going to explain it to the dealer that the filter used is made by a company name "Happypartstoyou"? ?

That is the rub. If in the rare event the actual filter fails causing damage and using aftermarket, the dealer and FCA/Stellantis is going to push back and not honor any warranty as a non MOPAR part caused the damage. People are then reliant on trying to get the seller and/or importer of the aftermarket filter to cover damages and good luck with that.

It is one thing if dealing with a known major filter maker like Fram or Wix, but some Chinese fly by night seller with no traceable lineage is not going to cover anything.

 

[SargeDiesel]

I agree with you, was the only one they had so I figured why not. Science and all lol

I was just saying, because I bought two from them, they were OEM and around $80 each.

But it makes me wonder, how many have not paid attention like us and thought they were buying OEM... that said, I haven't heard any horror stories, so they must be holding up.

 

[22EcoDs]

I was just saying, because I bought two from them, they were OEM and around $80 each.

But it makes me wonder, how many have not paid attention like us and thought they were buying OEM... that said, I haven't heard any horror stories, so they must be holding up.

Found the factory page for it, looks like they do air and fuel as well. Haven't heard anything bad about champion. https://luberfiner.com/part-number/?partno=P1085&partkey=008794229#parentHorizontalTab1

 

[SargeDiesel]

See how the bypass oring is ready to pop out and over the plunger? Imaging with hot oil and pressure for thousands of miles. It'll get suck into the engine.

I was able to reseat it without any issues, I checked the other one I had and it was good.
I also pulled out one of my OEM filters just to compare, and I will say the internals (atleast the bottom workings) seem to be of a better quality, for sure better fit and finish.

 

[Vtur]

I was able to reseat it without any issues, I checked the other one I had and it was good.
I also pulled out one of my OEM filters just to compare, and I will say the internals (atleast the bottom workings) seem to be of a better quality, for sure better fit and finish.

I would just sticks with oem for now until Wix, fram, Denso etc offering them.

 

[SargeDiesel]

I would just sticks with oem for now until Wix, fram, Denso etc offering them.

That is the plan, I initially bought the non-oem as "emergency" back-up's when we were having sourcing issues and there were no OEM to be found. I have since been able to source two OEM and will be using them... But currently I still have three jeep Waves left, just debating on wether or not to let the dealer do the work.

 

[Rusty PW]

I ordered 2 oil filters and 2 fuel filters a year ago just to use after I used up my free Jeep Wave oil changes. I got everything from Factory Mopar Direct. Here's the oil filter pictures I took last year.

 

[Rusty PW]

I ordered 2 fuel filters and got the entire fuel filter housing.

The 2 metal probes sticking out from the center column is the water sensor. It works off of conductively. When water touches both probes. The conductively in the water makes contact (closes the switch to speak of) between the probes.

 

[Vtur]

I ordered 2 fuel filters and got the entire fuel filter housing.

The 2 metal probes sticking out from the center column is the water sensor. It works off of conductively. When water touches both probes. The conductively in the water makes contact (closes the switch to speak of) between the probes.

So diesel fuel aren't conductive. I'm a certified electrician and never knew this lol

 

[t-bot]

Are you friends with project farm?

"We're gonna test that!"

 

[Rusty PW]

So diesel fuel aren't conductive. I'm a certified electrician and never knew this lol

They fill electrical transformers with oil, right?

 

[Vtur]

They fill electrical transformers with oil, right?

Yup. I alway see diesel as a fuel/gas for some reason.

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