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Old 08-14-2008 | 09:06 PM
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http://www.cat.com/cda/components/fu...8&x=7&id=87563

http://www.filtrauto.com/catalogues/...il.php?lang=GB


Purflux of France makes filters that are made to Cat's spec's outstanding filters.


Just wanted to show ya all how to make an oil filter that pleases me!

They go for $15/ea

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Old 08-14-2008 | 09:21 PM
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Hey Hydro, please don't take this the wrong way, but why are you always the guy that everyone turns to for oil advice?
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Old 08-14-2008 | 09:29 PM
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Hey Hydro, please don't take this the wrong way, but why are you always the guy that everyone turns to for oil advice?
Because we can't turn to him for advice about spelling?
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Old 08-14-2008 | 09:50 PM
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He just lost all credibility in my book.......he's recommending something made in france!!!!!
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Old 08-15-2008 | 04:12 AM
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He just lost all credibility in my book.......he's recommending something made in france!!!!!
LOL... was going to post the same. I dont even shop at Target stores which is owned by the french.
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Old 08-15-2008 | 09:09 AM
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I would worry that that filter may just "give up" sorry !!
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Old 08-15-2008 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 07DominatorSS
Hey Hydro, please don't take this the wrong way, but why are you always the guy that everyone turns to for oil advice?

It's a hobby I have been at for over 20yrs...oh and it is a shame that France makes one of the worlds best oils filters. That's a fact.

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Old 08-15-2008 | 10:53 AM
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He just lost all credibility in my book.......he's recommending something made in france!!!!!
Home of the Bidet...every offshore boat ought have one!!!
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Old 08-15-2008 | 11:14 AM
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Ok, I'll say it - - F the French! We don't forget as easily as they do.
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Old 08-15-2008 | 11:32 AM
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There Are About 10 Manufactures In The Us That Have Been Qualfied For Cat And Cummins Diesels.
Most Of Their Filters Are Crude By Comparison To Parkers Line Of Racor Filters. The Filter We Sell To The Dyno Set Ups Are Inspectable And Washable With Micron Ratings Down To 3micron. Why Would You Go Overseas To Purchase A Copy Of A Well Made Us Filter. Some Of The Qualfied Makers-
Wix- Fram -purolator-american Filter-parker Racor-sierra. Ect.
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