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  1. 21st December 2005, 11:30 AM #1
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    Filters: OEM or Coopers

    Sorry if this has been asked and answered but the search didnt reveal any results.

    Local landy service center is pushing coopers over OEM claiming they are the same part with a different label :? .

    Price isnt much difference except for the fuel filter whch is +$17 for genuine. This is for a 300tdi.

    Any thoughts guys?
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  2. 21st December 2005, 12:10 PM #2
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    I always use Coopers filters (air, oil and fuel) or at least have done every service for the last 40,000km. No issues so far. I buy them from Graeme Coopers (no relation :wink: ) as he uses them for servicing Land Rovers.
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  3. 21st December 2005, 12:12 PM #3
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    Are we talking about "Cooper" or "Coopers" filters....

    There is a differance....
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  4. 21st December 2005, 12:22 PM #4
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    Bought fuel filters recently.

    Repco -
    $75 for name brand, can't remember which.
    $40 for Repco.

    Karcraft -
    $18

    Bought the $40 'cos I wanted it that day, bought the $18 for next time.

    At that kind of price difference I'd be buying four of the cheapies and change
    'em when you get the urge.

    Not like switching a fuel filter is hard work.

    And I can't imagine that there is four times difference in quality between cheapie and name brand.

    Even if you change it every 5000k instead of 10000k you're coming out on top.
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  5. 21st December 2005, 12:32 PM #5
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    Originally posted by sclarke
    Are we talking about "Cooper" or "Coopers" filters....

    There is a differance....
    I'm talking Coopers:



    I also like to filter Coopers (sparkling ale that is) :wink:
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  6. 21st December 2005, 02:33 PM #6
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    I was told the Cooper filters are good and Coopers are bad....

    Best i confirm that rumor...
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  7. 21st December 2005, 02:57 PM #7
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    Same debate....

    http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread....ighlight=filter
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  8. 21st December 2005, 03:11 PM #8
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    It is easy to confuse Cooper and Coopers.

    Coopers is made by a British (Welsh) company

    Cooper is part of the Australian Company GUD along with Ryco and Westfil. GUD will no longer be producing filters in Australia instead sourcing these from Asia. According to a spokesman from GUD the amount of workers compensation insurance premium paid for one Australian worker will pay wages for two workers in China.
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  9. 21st December 2005, 03:37 PM #9
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    Ryco source from Seth Effrika.
    They have a wholly owned company there mainly to support the mining industry.
    The quality is probably OK but I have gone to Purolator, who invented spin on filters and came out very well in a US test of efficiency.
    Also their drain back valves seem better than OEM and Ryco. IE the oil light goes out immediately. They are also pretty cheap from Autobahn who can order them in.
    Regards Philip A
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  10. 21st December 2005, 03:59 PM #10
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    Well i use Genuine oil filters and air filters from Karcraft or Fred Smith.
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