I would like some input of the best oil and fuel filters to use on my 6.9. I have heard that I can use a powerstroke filter and actully have an extra quart and more filtration.

Please rate these filters with a 1-5 in the following format, include all the brands and rate them based on your opinion.
5= Exellent, 4= Good, 3= Satisfactory, 2= Poor, 1= Bad.

NAPA =
Baldwin =
FRAM =
Motorcraft =
WIX =
Deutsch =

 

Use a powerstroke with any of the following brands, Wix, Fram or Motorcraft.

Dave

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Duetsch is made in Malaysia , forget that , Wix makes Napa and is owned by Dana a good name, Fram is another contender, Motorcrap ah its factory so I guess its pretty decent

 

I saw a study where several filters were cut in half and evaluated. To my surprise Fram was the worst. I used Fram in everything I owned til I read that article. Motorcraft, Napa Gold, K&N, and WIX were some of the better rated filters. I use Motorcraft in my PSD, they are around $10 At Walmart.

Les

 

Hi, I have only used motorcraft filters on mine and am very happy with them. John

 

Wix, NAPA and Motorcraft are excellant. Since Fram was bought out by Allide Signal their quality has gone right down the tubes. Pick up the filter and see which one weighs the most -- that'll be the one with the highest quality (my opinion only).

 

Joe you work at IH what do they use "from the factory"

 

Otto: The factory filters come in with the Navistar or International logo on them. I'm not sure who our supplier is but my best guess would be Wix. I'll see if I can find out and get back with you on it. It is a very high quality filter.

 

If its very high quality no doubt its Wix, Im glad to have a IH employee on these boards thanks The Diesel Dude !

 

I have been in trucking since 1974, spent 10 years so far supervising or running shops for three trucking companies. We have used Baldwin, Donaldson and Fleetguard. My personal preference is Fleetguard and Chevron Delo 400 oil. I have just under 5,000 miles (due for change) on my last oil change and the Delo 400 with Fleetguard filter looks like my Shell Rotella with Baldwin filter did at 1000 miles.

Just my opinion -- Dave

1995 F250 power stroke 4x2 extended cab long bed 5 spd 3:55 diff 149,000 miles and just getting broken in.

 

I have started using the K&N filters. They are $11.75 at DIS. They are of very high quality and I have been happy with them.

 

I use donaldson filters for everything, They meet Cat Cummins Detriot ,Mack and IH Standards to cover warranty. And have not had a problem with one in 10 years.
Trouble

 

NAPA=5
my '89 has only had kendell fileter and 10w40 since she rolled off the assembly line. i love it and wouldnt use anything else. good luck

-Jacksland

 

Otto: Our supplier for oil filters at Navistar is Cummins Engine Corp. I didn't even know Cummins makes oil filters.

 

Now thats about as weak as it gets Joe a diesel motor manufacturer buying parts for their products from the competition, IH has let me down, ATleast they build good motors