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Busskipper's avatar
Busskipper
Explorer
Mar 19, 2017

Best Filter Prices?????? Tell us your secrets.

Getting ready to change out all the Filters on my ISL 400 and Onan Generator,

Checking to see if Filter Barn is still the Go To Place?

Amazon sent me a post with reduced pricing and Filter Barn was 10-40% less.

So I'm checking with the Experts.

Where do YOU get the Best Deal???????????

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Cummins 1-800-343-7357
Engine ISL 02-400 serial#xxxxxxx
Engine build date: 09-25-2004
Engine In Service date: 02-28-2005
Air Filter: Donaldson P53744802 (MP 2329)
Oil Filter: Fleetguard LF 9009
Oil Capacity: 26qts w/filter 15W-40
Radiator Coolant: 50-55qts. /4 = 13 +- gals
Fuel Filter Primary: Fleetguard FS1003
Fuel Filter Secondary: Fleetguard FF5488
Alternator Belt: Cummins 3911581/3289235
A/C Belt: Dayco 17475
Aqua_Hot Fuel Filter: Raycor FLX-R12-TRA (10Mic)
Hydraulic Fllter: Parker IN HC 5710 (10Mic)
Hydraulic Oil: Dexron III transmission fluid 35qts.
Chassis Air Dryer Filter: Meritor Wabco R950011
Allison Transmission; MD3000MH
Allison Transmission serial #6510529144
Allison Transmission filter: Allison 2952688
Allison Transmission capacities: 26qts.
Allison Transmission capacity w/service:19qts.w/filter
Rear End Capacities: 15 qts approx.
A/C Filter Dryer: MP 05400001
A/C Refrigerant: 4lbs. 134A
Onan Generator: 10HDCAA18506C
Onan Generator: #G040675913
Onan Air Cleaner: 140-3071
Onan Oil Filter: 187-1000
Onan Fuel Filter: 149-2513
Onan Oil Capacity: 6.7 qts w/filter
Onan Oil Type: 15W-40

Chassis Battery: Group 31p-MHD 12v 950CCA
Domestic House Battery: U2200 AH/450
Class A
  • sdianel_-acct_c's avatar
    sdianel_-acct_c
    Explorer
    Mar 19, 2017
    We use Filter Barn or we buy them at Cummins locations and use our Cummins Power Club discount.
  • Bruce_Brown's avatar
    Bruce_Brown
    Moderator
    Mar 19, 2017
    I still haven't found any place better than Filter Barn.

    The family farm started buying from them a few years back as well. For the number of filters they use they're saving thousands.
  • MountainAir05's avatar
    MountainAir05
    Explorer II
    Mar 19, 2017
    Prices are good but the best is the date of manufacture code. I have seen different filters come off vehicles and they are falling apart inside the shell. Some had date codes and other no. The date codes ones where all over 3 years and a lot over 5 years. Look like the glue fail,but not an expert on this.
  • moisheh's avatar
    moisheh
    Explorer
    Mar 19, 2017
    There was a filter expert that used to post on IRV2. He worked for Cat and Cummins for years. Now retired. He wasn't an engineer but knew more than the engineers. He stated that filters do have a shelf life. BTW : also stated that you should never undo the hoses to your air filter on a DP to see if the filter is dirty. This exposes a lot of dirt to the clean side of the filter. I used to use Filter barn but lately they do not have a full selection of Fleetguard. Some of the FG prices were no better than Amazon. What a shame. I think there sources for overstock filters has dried up.

    Moisheh
  • eddie_g's avatar
    eddie_g
    Explorer
    Mar 19, 2017
    About 6 weeks ago I was having trouble pulling up Fleetguard filters on their website. I called and was told that they were not carrying the Fleetguard line any more because of quality concerns. I googled the subject but didn't find anything.


    Eddie
  • moisheh's avatar
    moisheh
    Explorer
    Mar 19, 2017
    Eddie: What a crock of you know what. Fleetguard are one of the best filters in the marketplace. I would place them at the top. They told you that story as they cannot get the FG filters at a wholesale price. When it comes to fuel filters for a Cummins there is nothing better than an OEM Cummins Fleetguard. 3 years ago I was unable to source one of my fuel filters from Filter Barn. I went to a Donaldson dealer in Tucson. I installed the filter and drove 300 miles. Kept getting a check engine light. Naïve me never considered it could be the filter. Engine was derating. Went to a Freightliner dealer. Mechanic checked everything. Replaced that Donaldson with a Cummins filter. problem solved. It was sucking air. Tech gave me a big lecture about Donaldson fuel filters. I was still a doubter. 2 days ago I changed my oil and fuel filters. This time I substituted a Baldwin for the Cummins filter. Could not get the engine primed. Removed that filter and it was only 3/4 full. Dug into my filter stock and found a Cummins filter. Again problem was solved. Could this be a coincidence. I suppose but I will never use anything other than a Cummins filter!!!

    Moisheh
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Mar 19, 2017
    LF 9009 $32 delivered on EBay or off brand for $22 .
    Primary fuel filter $20.75 delivered... NAPA gold. Sometimes my local NAPA will have filters half price which gets them down to EBay prices.

    If a filter is sealed in plastic I do not worry about its age.
  • crasster's avatar
    crasster
    Explorer II
    Mar 19, 2017
    Buy one from Ebay. They have OEM ones for dirt cheap. If you don't mind aftermarket they'll even have cheaper ones. :)
  • chastho's avatar
    chastho
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2017
    Speedco is the way to go They service my ISl400 for $2oo. I can't do it much cheaper and it's done in less than an hour and no mess to clean up.

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