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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Unfortunately, there are those who find it...

Unfortunately, there are those who find it convenient to characterize common sense as an emotional response. They are unable to conclude that rocks, dirt and insects don't belong in oil filters...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Could you show us a few examples of companies who...

Could you show us a few examples of companies who employ this "frequently used" tactic?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Facts? Here's the facts as I see them: 1. ...

Facts?
Here's the facts as I see them:
1. Hengst filters have been found to contain metal burrs and insects.
2. Hengst is an OE manufacturer.
3. Hengst branded filters are identical to MB...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Hengst, apparently, does not suffer from that...

Hengst, apparently, does not suffer from that inclination.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Aren't we stretching the truth a bit? ...

Aren't we stretching the truth a bit?



Hogwash. There is no assurance whatsoever that all products marketed by an OE manufacturer meet the same standards as their OE parts. In fact, some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Maybe discussions on this forum should be limited...

Maybe discussions on this forum should be limited to only "new and original" ideas!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
if it is sold "under the MB label," wouldn't it...

if it is sold "under the MB label," wouldn't it be an OE part?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
It's a pretty safe bet that the CH2930 is a...

It's a pretty safe bet that the CH2930 is a "reboxed" item not actually manufactured by Fram.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Vehicle manufacturers do not generally approve or...

Vehicle manufacturers do not generally approve or endorse the use of aftermarket products, including OEM products. They generally recommend OE parts. Why would they recommend or approve anything...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
You might want to study up of the specifics of...

You might want to study up of the specifics of the bypass filter and reevaluate that position. I am sure that anyone who understands the concept would agree that there is only one way for rocks,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Do you have data to support that? How long do...

Do you have data to support that?
How long do you have to talk about something before it becomes worthy of discussion?
Isn't is a sort of "Catch 22" to suggest that something should not be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
Little is proven by a lack of data. ...

Little is proven by a lack of data.



Here is some data for you. 100% of the filters that I have examined contained small rocks, pebbles and grit.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
The "specs" might be adequate. Problem is, the...

The "specs" might be adequate. Problem is, the specs don't include some of the debris that is actually being put in the finished product.



Catastrophic failure is hardly a meaningful measure...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,109
Posted By tangofox007
I am not buying the "single case" theory. I have...

I am not buying the "single case" theory. I have found insects (similar to yellow jackets) and rocks in Hengst filters, as well as other brands.
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