Is the dealer the only source for fuel and oil filters?

[coloradotrout]

are their other lower cost options?

 

[Industrial Toys]

Actually I called my Kubota Dealer a few weks ago. I asked for a part number on the fuel filter as I wanted to find out the Micron rating. He replied in a very nasty manner "what, so you can get it at NAPA?".

The truth of the matter is that the original Kubota Filter was significantly cheaper at Kubota than at NAPA. If the Kubota parts guy knew his job, he should have known that!

A business has the right to make money, no argument about that. What annoys me, is that they rape you to the worst extent possible on poprietary parts but show that when push comes to shove, they will undercut the competition if they have to, as in the case of filters. If they are not yet available aftermarket, you are in for a nasty surprise. A fuel filter for my Kawasaki 2002 Diesel MULE is over sixty bucks and not available aftermarket. That is a slap in the face for their customers, if you ask me!

 

[kcflhrc]

Actually I called my Kubota Dealer a few weks ago. I asked for a part number on the fuel filter as I wanted to find out the Micron rating. He replied in a very nasty manner "what, so you can get it at NAPA?".

The truth of the matter is that the original Kubota Filter was significantly cheaper at Kubota than at NAPA. If the Kubota parts guy knew his job, he should have known that!

A business has the right to make money, no argument about that. What annoys me, is that they rape you to the worst extent possible on poprietary parts but show that when push comes to shove, they will undercut the competition if they have to, as in the case of filters. If they are not yet available aftermarket, you are in for a nasty surprise. A fuel filter for my Kawasaki 2002 Diesel MULE is over sixty bucks and not available aftermarket. That is a slap in the face for their customers, if you ask me!

I'm not quite understanding why the Kubota Parts guy would care about NAPA pricing. But what does scare me is your post count is 666

 

[Industrial Toys]

Don't you think he should know how he generally stacks up with the competition on these consumables? He would not have had to make that nasty remark, which didn't even apply. The first thing I did actually, was call NAPA, which is somehting I hadn't even planned on doing, preferring to go with OEM. I don't mind supporting my Dealers, even if it is a tad more expensive, as long as I don't walk away bleeding from my backside!

It would scare me more, if the post count stayed there! I HAVE been having BAD dreams, come to think of it!

 

[kcflhrc]

Whew, it changed to 668. Good news for you. Now back to the thread. I see the same thing in car dealers and Harley shops. The Harley shops are the worst, those parts guys know nothing but what is in the computer. Thankfully there lots of aftermarket motorcycle stuff. Being a Tractor noob also, I'm curious about alternative oils and filters for my new tractor.

 

[samhudson3]

I just bite the bullet and buy filters/fluids from the dealer, mainly to cover my a** if there are any mechanical problems. I don't want to be told something's not covered by warranty because I didn't use "proper" whatever.

 

[kcflhrc]

I just bite the bullet and buy filters/fluids from the dealer, mainly to cover my a** if there are any mechanical problems. I don't want to be told something's not covered by warranty because I didn't use "proper" whatever.

Probably a good idea if it's still under warranty.

Thanks

 

[thatguy]

for our vehicles i run Mobil-1 filters and found that the same filter crossed referenced over for use on the tractor as well.. BUT the dealer was cheaper for the oil filter than what I was paying for the Mobil-1's

Brian

 

[HillStreet]

I just stick with OEM filters and fluids, even grease. The price difference is not that much higher and for some reason it just gives me piece of mind. My cousin looks for a bargain on filters and fluids for his Kubota, anything goes.

My hours just can't justify the cost savings for other stuff.

 

[Bob77064]

When I did the 50 hr service on my tractor the dealer did not have an engine oil filter. The manager and the mechanic told me they felt that a Wix filter was the best filter I could use.