Don't see the OP's application specifics; are we talking about the Mopar 4884899 (MO-899)? If so, they're $7.88 each at Wal-Mart. Why not just buy them as needed?
Mopar Oil Filters from the Mopar store
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Another option is to include it as part of the AAP or AZ bundle. $37.99 I paid for 5qts of Restore and Protect and a Mopar MO-339 filter.
The last couple MO-339's I cut open all looked good pleat wise, louvers open, nice bottom bypass like the Premium Guards. I'm doing the same until warranty is up for another couple months. The Renegade got a new motor at 82k miles and involved some oil usage testing etc. As some others, one less thing to worry about. After warranty I will be Premium Guards at least for now.
I'm doing the same with daughter-in-laws Hyundai Tucson, factory filters through warranty. The only under warranty vehicle not getting factory filter is my Pilot. Sadly / Happily I have a good rapport with the technicians, advisor and service manager. They know I have my documentation for all as well as UOA's. That was on Honda filters for a while because I had a supply BUT they were the better filters for S2000. It's now on "famous brands PG4612EX" from Rock Auto which are Premium Guards.
The last couple MO-339's I cut open all looked good pleat wise, louvers open, nice bottom bypass like the Premium Guards. I'm doing the same until warranty is up for another couple months. The Renegade got a new motor at 82k miles and involved some oil usage testing etc. As some others, one less thing to worry about. After warranty I will be Premium Guards at least for now.
I'm doing the same with daughter-in-laws Hyundai Tucson, factory filters through warranty. The only under warranty vehicle not getting factory filter is my Pilot. Sadly / Happily I have a good rapport with the technicians, advisor and service manager. They know I have my documentation for all as well as UOA's. That was on Honda filters for a while because I had a supply BUT they were the better filters for S2000. It's now on "famous brands PG4612EX" from Rock Auto which are Premium Guards.
Always fun and interesting to watch when MMWA comes into a discussion, this just one example. Personally, I've often referenced it when topic of my standard practice of using aftermarket filters of my choice, even under warranty for my Hondas. That said, I understand the legal vs practical application of the "Act" and who has the deeper pockets. I'm willing to assume whatever risk (generally minor I think) there might be. Otoh, if others get some peace of mind using OEM, their vehicles, their call. I can give my point of view and long time experience on it, but ultimately it's a personal choice, not my job/place to convince otherwise. I expect same with my choices in 'some' aftermarket filters, which I'm confident don't pass muster with some. My .02
I will check the number but I don’t know offhand because on Mopar.com, I have an account so the stuff I order is by VIN.
That is a good deal at Walmart but there is not one all that convenient to me. But I am curious -that’s a good deal -so I will check the number on the filter. Thanks!
Last two stories from my dealer days I promise.
The FTC issued an alert allowing the use of recycled and remanufactured parts without voiding warranty. At the time AC Delco started accepting core returns for alternators, starters, and even radios. These and aftermarket parts can be used.
We did have one successful complete warranty denial on a whole vehicle that was struck by lightning!! That was interesting for sure.
The FTC issued an alert allowing the use of recycled and remanufactured parts without voiding warranty. At the time AC Delco started accepting core returns for alternators, starters, and even radios. These and aftermarket parts can be used.
We did have one successful complete warranty denial on a whole vehicle that was struck by lightning!! That was interesting for sure.
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I now know who I need to ping if I ever get a warranty problem!
On the lightning, how did the car get hit? I always thought I was safe in a car during a thunderstorm because of the tires. That must have been a mess.
Lightning can be scary stuff. A number of years ago, the farm where my wife used to keep the horses, one of the horses was hit by lightning and died. Pretty terrible.
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The car was parked outside during a severe thunderstorm. You could see carbon tracking going from all the rims and down the sidewalls of the tires to the ground. It took days for the tech working on it to figure it out. All kinds of electrical problems. The customer didn’t know it happened but we put two and two together with the recent storm and discovering the carbon tracking.
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