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Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2007, 10:55 AM

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Posted By BIGRED

I was going to just let the thread die...but I...

I was going to just let the thread die...but I guess at times I have trouble keeping my mouth shut.

First, if I buy a filter at or have the dealer service my 25 to 30 year old perfectly running...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-19-2007, 10:56 AM

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Posted By BIGRED

Significant reputable companies don't just add OE...

Significant reputable companies don't just add OE or OEM to a products identification. It is a process that is in place that begins with the manufacture. A major company (deep pockets) wouldn't want...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2007, 05:00 PM

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Posted By BIGRED

From Hengst... We supply this filter in this...

From Hengst...

We supply this filter in this kind of manufacturing directly to the Daimler Company as we are the OEM for this part (OE-Number A 601 180 01 09).

Stating it is the same...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2007, 04:43 PM

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Posted By BIGRED

If the part was supplied on the car when built...

If the part was supplied on the car when built and or has the actual MB name and packaging.. then yes it is OE.

So in the case of a filter if Hengst makes 2 filters, one having the MB logo and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2007, 12:32 PM

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Posted By BIGRED

In various industries there are a variety of...

In various industries there are a variety of processes of controls in place to achieve a certain minimum standard. MB today sells parts and cars that have many manufactures that make these parts and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2007, 11:12 AM

Replies: 90

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Posted By BIGRED

I would bet double shots of espresso that Fram is...

I would bet double shots of espresso that Fram is not an approved filter by MB. Remember, the manufacturing specification has come from MB and therefore what is viewed as cotton waste, is what MB...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2007, 02:32 AM

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Posted By BIGRED

I remember years ago, when I was in a car rally,...

I remember years ago, when I was in a car rally, there was a Ferrari owner who modified his lubrication system. It had a large oil tank (I assume therefore dry sump?), with the oil pushed through a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2007, 02:14 AM

Replies: 90

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Posted By BIGRED

.........and junk would need to get past the oil...

.........and junk would need to get past the oil pump screen.

The by-pass filter...from

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/upload/bypass-oil-filters-fact-sheet.pdf

What is a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-17-2007, 02:53 PM

Replies: 90

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Posted By BIGRED

Ummmmmm it was a joke:musicband

Ummmmmm it was a joke:musicband

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-17-2007, 01:06 AM

Replies: 90

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Posted By BIGRED

The filter is doing its job, if it is removing...

The filter is doing its job, if it is removing rocks, pebbles, and beetles. I suggest parking your car in a different location and or use an air filter:joker:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-16-2007, 05:32 PM

Replies: 90

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Posted By BIGRED

I am sure any filter manufacture would be liable...

I am sure any filter manufacture would be liable to replace engines if they were the cause of engine failure. Cause is the keyword. A pine needle preventing oil flow would in my humble opinion...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-16-2007, 12:13 PM

Replies: 90

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Posted By BIGRED

I sent Wolfgang the link to the post in the forum...

I sent Wolfgang the link to the post in the forum and suggested he join the site to help inform our group and to get direct feedback from our members. I will say that I was pleased that within 6...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-16-2007, 10:46 AM

Replies: 90

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Posted By BIGRED

Oil Filter Quality - Hengst reply

Dear Mr Beck,

We appreciate your comments on our website and are happy that our customers are interested in more details of our filters.

As you did not referred to a specific filter, I assumed...

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