Thread: Filters: OEM or Coopers

Originally posted by rick130+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rick130)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Defender200Tdi
Rick mate, you really should get out more y'know.

Paul

or become an accountant [/b][/quote]

Cruel

until it comes to income filtering :wink:

Pauly has the last laugh, as he can bill out more per hour than I could dream about. :wink:

Originally posted by rick130
Pauly has the last laugh, as he can bill out more per hour than I could dream about. :wink:

Another touche

I have used Coopers and Crosslands filters on all my Rovers and have had no problems. They actually seem to be better quality than the OEM units when disected. Apart from that they are a damn sight cheaper. Less than half price for oil and up to 2/3 les for air and fuel. Most LR dealerships are using them now and speaking to the shop mechanics reckon they are better quality and help keep servicing costs down.

I Know Rick and I have had this discussion before but the Purolater IS stamped "Made in USA". I recall Rick said before that he doubted that it was a USA produced filter. My assumption is that his implication was that if made in USA it was likely made by Purolater.
I accept that the filteriing may be average but I reckon that the anti drain back valve is important. My experience is that the OEM and Ryco are inconsistent. I HATE hearing the rattle of dry lifters, and reckon that a major amount a wear must be caused then.
Back to trainspotting then!! Is that a 1502 series with saddle tanks or a 1504.
Regards Philip A

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Back to trainspotting then!! Is that a 1502 series with saddle tanks or a 1504. [/b][/quote]


what part # are you using Philip ?

Agree with your comment re ADBV's.
Purolator Pure Ones, which I don't think we can get here have a Silicone ADBV, as well as a greater amount of more efficient media compared to the Premium Plus.
Most nearly all US made Wix use a silicone ADBV as well.
They just tend to hold better, and they should have a better service life compared to the more usual nitrile ones.

Well, how about this?

Just had a look at the box and the $18 filter from Karcraft is a Coopers.

So someone is making a packet off them.

Cheers
Simon

Rick , they are Purolator Premium Plus Number L14670.
They have a cross reference to L89 stickered on the box.
Hope they are good as I bought 6.
Regards Philip A