Knock-off oil filters

[kennny1976]

Thank you all for your excellent input.
I did return my Amazon replacement filter and purchased a Fram FD4967 from Advanced Auto Parts. I asked for a TG4967 but they
did not have that one in stock. I had never heard of a FD (Fram Drive) designation but it did say "made in USA" and it worked well.
Thanks again,
Kenny

 

[grumpyunk]

FWIW, Amazon has had a bunch of counterfeit parts on sale recently. Motorcraft spark plugs and filters are a couple I have read about. ebay may also have the same thing.
I think I would be careful and inspect closely any auto parts etc from both sites.
I have ordered Stens and other parts vendors, and have used O'Reilly house brand with no problems. For the service of small engines, I think the house brand from larger auto parts stores should do the job without problem. Just do a cross reference, and look at the visual quality of their product, buy if you like, decline if not.
tom

 

[wekjo]

Watch this

after watching it years ago I tossed a box of Amazon oil filters as my measuring devices gave me a 1/32" clearance between the end of the oil filter nipple and that little bud sticking up inside the filter. too close for me

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Is this a setup post? Really have to ask that question?

If you just want to chit-chat then visit your local nursing home. Those good folks will appreciate it.

Hey Slomo, my oil filter is better than yours.

 

[slomo]

Hey Slomo, my oil filter is better than yours.

But mine are metric LOL