First service Eco Diesel

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
You do know that Chrysler does not make their own filters, right Hunter? I don't know who makes the filter for the Eco-diesel but all of the rest of our filters are made by Wix Filter Company. So as long as your using a filter that meets Chrysler specs your good.

Don

I would assume that much. However, having had my share of new vehicles, and my share of warranty claims, I would not run a non OEM oil filter. DIY oil changes even require proof, but a DIY oil change and non OEM filter will at very least make for a fight up here in Canada in the event of a failure. Dodge tends to be one of the better OEM's in terms of honoring warranty claims, so that is a factor as well. And if the filter has even the slightest defect, the fact that it is rated to meet the spec won't matter. Dodge will not go out of their way to verify it meets it's spec, you will be relying on the vendor / manufacturer for accuracy of such.

I happened to get a brand new 2014 snowmobile with a defective oil filter straight from the factory, so it does happen. OEM filters and Mobil1 is a good value when it comes to peace of mind. Mind you, my motocraft filters are $10 for my junky Ford.....

The price for the Fiat /Mopar filter is likely indicative of a very high quality filter as well. The aftermarket will not give them away either, they have no reason to.