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**CountryFit** · 02-15-2014, 07:50 PM

This is the best post in quite sometime. It really enriched my knowledge base. Thanks Smitty.

fastcat · 02-15-2014, 08:25 PM

So it looks like the filters I bought on eBay were about 1-1/2 years old. I can live with that since it's recommended to change them every year regardless of mileage. I'll end up using them well before they are expired.

Arch Hoagland · 02-16-2014, 01:17 AM

HeapBigEngin said:

"I dunno'. This whole thing reinforces the concern of "buyer beware". No way I am going to take chances on an "older" $30 oil filter (or any other) that could adversely affect the $30,000 engine in the rear of our coach. And this leaves a very bad taste in my mouth regarding FBarn....that's for sure!"

That's the exact reason I only buy filters from the dealer.

Hooligan · 02-16-2014, 09:29 AM

Checked the Racor (ECO) air filter I purchased from Freightliner dealer here last June. Plain language 5/24/2013 date and Lot # on filter label. (It goes on MH this spring) I found I had an Alliance oil filter that's at least 10 years old, all my Fleetguard filter dates are all good (1-3yrs) .

Agree, good info to have- thanks