Getting ready for the 8 hour oil change on our X530.. Just wondering who makes the John Deere OEM filters? I more than likely will be using OEM so there will no warranty issues..
OPE Oil Filters...
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I believe John Deere OEM is a Champ filter. I'm using a Fram Ultra on my 425.
Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1974, if a manufacturer stipulates that the warranty can only be kept inforce by using the manufacturer's parts or fluids; the manufacturer must provide them free of charge for the duration of the warranty period.
This is why an owners' manual will state something like "We recommend XXXX brand oil, or any oil which meets the appropriate viscosity and meet API SN/SM".
Originally Posted By: KD0AXS
I believe John Deere OEM is a Champ filter. I'm using a Fram Ultra on my 425.
Originally Posted By: 2cool
Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1974, if a manufacturer stipulates that the warranty can only be kept inforce by using the manufacturer's parts or fluids; the manufacturer must provide them free of charge for the duration of the warranty period.
This is why an owners' manual will state something like "We recommend XXXX brand oil, or any oil which meets the appropriate viscosity and meet API SN/SM".
Yep, some years back, the smaller JD OPE oil filters were made by Champion Labs.
I know back in the 1990's, we ran the Fram equivalent (yikes) in our JD GT262 w/ a Kawasaki 17hp single cyl. Too long ago to recall the p/n though! (OEM or otherwise)
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Who makes the Briggs and Stratton filters? I tried picking up an equivalent Fram but Walmart did not have it in stock, so the B&S was my only option at the time. They are overpriced, but they come in such weird sizes that it's hard to find automotive filters that will work.
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Who makes the Briggs and Stratton filters? I tried picking up an equivalent Fram but Walmart did not have it in stock, so the B&S was my only option at the time. They are overpriced, but they come in such weird sizes that it's hard to find automotive filters that will work.
When it comes to using equivalent WIX filters for OPE applications, I prefer their lower-cost "Silver" line to their Gold. The Silver filters are often a bit smaller and can fit better within the tight confines of a lawn tractor's engine compartment.
Anyone try the Stens OPE filters available at Gemplers.com? They look a bit cheaper than some sources of OPE parts.
I use Wix on my small engines.
Many small engines take a Wix 51348, but cross reference your oem filter number to be sure.
Half the cost of oem, and a better built filter.
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