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Where to buy filters?

Where is the best prices for filters?
I'll be changing my M11 oil & fuel filters soon and looking for best prices since I'll also buy a few spares.
thanks

Re: Where to buy filters?

Reply #1 –
Others will chime in on the "where to buy".

But, a couple of points on WHAT to buy:

3 sets fuel filters: 2 spare sets of fuel filters (both primary and secondary) in addition to the set you will install now. There is no "average life" for fuel filters.  If only clean fuel, they can go for years.  But, one contaminated tank can clog a couple of sets.  Even if you don't own a screwdriver/wrench, YOU NEED THIS.  You can always find someone to install filters, but you may not be able to find the correct filter on a Sunday morning in the middle of nowhere.

2 oil filters.  Change now and a spare for next time.  I would not buy more, as they do age.

2 coolant filters. One now, one for next year.  VERIFY (really important) the correct PN.  If one of the new generation coolants, you need a FILTER BLANK. A filter blank has filtration, but no SCA (Supplemental Coolant Additive).  If the old generation coolant with added SCA, before ordering, you need to use test strips to determine the correct amount of SCA to add.  The filters come with quantities of SCA from 0 to 12 units for most filter configurations.  So, this is one of the few places where you do NOT AUTOMATICALLY ORDER THE SAME PN, as you could be over or under dosing the cooling system.

1 set hydraulic filters and probably one lid gasket.  Changed infrequently enough that you don't want a second set to age out.

1 air filter. Changed infrequently enough that you don't want a second set to age out. Yes, if you drive in extremely dusty conditions, a spare is a good idea.

Transmission filter kit only from Allison.

Re: Where to buy filters?

Reply #2 –
Ryder fleet, The Filter Barn, or any number of places on the internet Amazon EBay.

Re: Where to buy filters?

Reply #3 –
Best to buy OEM filters as there is some junk out there.  Fram is possibly the worst.

Keith

Re: Where to buy filters?

Reply #4 –
Filter1.com