Oil filter prices (V8)

[adam quantrill]

Seems the good old days are gone FRAM PH2821A seem to be a tenner each now.

Anyone know any reasonably-priced suppliers? Or reasonably-priced alternatives?

[phillpot]

Aren't Genuine Land Rover generally accepted as good quality? Although not a lot cheaper ......... clicky

[adam quantrill]

Well now FRAM are so expensive LR ones seem reasonable value.

I expect a pattern one from the usual 4x4 suppliers will turn up something good value - found one for £3 each so far.

[v8s4me]

Just bought one today from the local LR dealer. A bit more than eBay but lack of foresight meant I couldn't wait. Even so, it was only £16.67 including a new sump plug washer and VAT so can't complain.

[adam quantrill]

Who buys sump plug washers? I must have done 15 oil changes since I got the 400SX and it's still on the same washer!

[v8s4me]

Someone has to keep the sump-plug washer factory going!

[phillpot]

adam quantrill said:

I expect a pattern one from the usual 4x4 suppliers will turn up something good value - found one for £3 each so far.

Save a fiver, risk an engine?

Your choice

[adam quantrill]

Mahle OC 261
Spin-on oil filter
Superior filter media and its processing prevent decomposition and collapse of the filter under extreme conditions such as repeated cold start and high dirt load. Bypass and check valves assure constant oil supply at all times.

£2.30 from Island 4x4

I would say Mahle seem to be a reputable company - so no risk there.

And you can pay as much as £18 for the same filter, so it must be good!

[adam quantrill]

ElvisWedgely said:

Number 7 said:

Can't be sure about the valve, but I use Mahle OC132.

I use Mahle OC261 under £5 on the bay and no problems. It's a Rover V8 filter In fact I think it's better than most other alternatives. Sorry about the earlier confusion with OC 132.

Tony. TCB.

Edited by ElvisWedgely on Thursday 18th June 22:33

Well if Elvis says so - it must be true!

[mrzigazaga]

I bought 5 x original Unipart GFE295 about three years ago..£6 each...Got two years until I need to worry...

[KKson]

I use the Mahle OC132. £8.60 on flea at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Filter-Mahle-OC132-/...

[adam quantrill]

I'm buying the Mahle OC 261 for £3 each DELIVERED. Result!

[Yatesy350i]

Unipart GFE295 direct from the manufacturer £6.68 free post. On my third this year.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=...

[mrzigazaga]

Yatesy350i said:

Unipart GFE295 direct from the manufacturer £6.68 free post. On my third this year.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=...

Doh...I was trying to keep that quiet...Now the trolls will buy them up so that they can use them to sweeten people up...They can't make friends in the normal way cos they are trolls...

[GV]

£10 is affordable for a filter IMO

[adam quantrill]

Probably, but I bust my arse earning the stuff so I don't want to give it away!

All the more beer tokens left for the bar at BBWF...