Oil change...dumb question

[albert]

Toolcat 5600 D (2007). I usually have routine maintenance done at dealership but now want to change oil myself. Manual says to "only use Bobcat oil filter". Is there something special about the Bobcat filter? If not, what filter do I need to get from my local auto parts store?

 

[sea2summit]

Same thing that's special with Kubota filters and fluids, it ties to your warranty.

 

[KennyG]

What's probably special is costs twice as much as the same filter with a different name. Go to your local auto parts store and have them look it up, then get a Wix or similar.

 

[RalphVa]

I got my last JD engine oil filter online. I just put in the filter #. Genuine JD oil filter.

If still under warranty, I'd replace with a Toolcat one. Otherwise, do a cross reference (maybe an auto parts store can do this) and get a Wix or whatever.

 

[tibadoe]

I usually stick with OEM filters while under warranty - just my personal preference. If you check online and shop around before the time comes for a OC, you stand a good chance of picking up your filters at a discount. Some times at a better or same deal as a non OEM. Keep them in the garage until needed. If in a hurry, get a good quality filter as mentioned by others.

 

[ruffdog]

I have not taken one apart yet but I would assume that the Bobcat filter is well made. I have cut Kubota filters apart and found them robust. From what I can tell, it is filter #6675517 for the Kubota engine and crosses to a Wix 51521.

 

[sixdogs]

Over the years I've used lots of oil filters, mostly aftermarket types and was perfectly happy. Then, one long winter night I happened to check the specs on the filter I was using again the OEM requirement stats and OEM filter stats.

It's odd but I could a difference in in pressure and relief setting values from the aftermarket to the OEM in several instances. So, I decided that for the small difference between the price of OEM and aftermarket filters, I would go with OEM. In some cases, OEM was cheaper.

It likely doesn't make much difference and aftermarket has no impact on anything to do with warranty, but I think I did the right thing. I buy when there's a 15% off sale and always have a few on hand. It's what works for me. FYI.

 

[grsthegreat]

alot of people fret over voiding warranty, but its actually illegal for a manufacturer to require to use their branded parts. the parts you use only have to meet their specifications. and you have to keep records showing purchase of oil and filters , noting mileage or hours, to keep warranty in effect.

for my generator service business, i can safelt use napa or wix filters and it cannot void warranty. however i choose to use generac branded filters only because i get a great deal when i purchase 90 at a time. otherwise i probably use napa.

 

[KennyG]

Note that the original post indicated the machine was a 2007. Warranty is probably not an issue.

 

[DEWFPO]

The OEM oil filter fits. The one I got from Amsoil did not. The aftermarket Amsoil oil filter is a hair too long to fit between the nipple on the filter mount and the frame.