Fake oil filters?

Cory Gillmore · 11-29-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Rule of thumb. Try not to buy anything from China.

Hell just stay away from eBay crap completely. This car is too nice to be putting cheap crap on it just to save a few bucks.

jchammond · 11-29-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Rule of thumb. Try not to buy anything from China.

Went to the Toyota Stealership & picked up “Toyota” oil (0w16) & “Toyota” oil filter w/new crush washer.......”Made in China” written on filter

oh well, 6yrs or 120k miles....that’s what’s going back on it

cv129 · 11-22-2018, 12:20 PM

Bobistheoilguy is your friend on this topic, people have cut open various filters, discuss the designs and build qualities (material of the filter elements, bypass valves designs, etc etc etc)

Spooler · 11-22-2018, 01:47 PM

That filter is no longer carried by Nissan. Part number has been superseded by the -65FOE. Looks like it may be counterfeit.

vtec to vvel · 11-24-2018, 07:30 PM

I noticed yours is 15208-65FOC. The filter I get from Nissan is 15208-65FOE.

Fountainhead · 11-26-2018, 08:17 AM

there is NO way I'd put anything other than a backup camera on my Z from EBay. Like another poster said, oil filter is cheap, an engine is expensive. I always assume anything that's a commodity item on EBay, and lately Amazon, is counterfeit; especially something as easy to make as an oil filter. Even oil can be resealed/replaced with garbage oil with the original removed.
Buyer Beware is even more valid now than ever before. I buy my filters from the stealership.

ayrton88 · 11-26-2018, 09:11 AM

I don't want to appear insulting, but why would one even look for an oil filter on ebay? They aren't expensive. About the only thing I buy off ebay are old F1 t-shirts.

alcheng · 11-26-2018, 05:16 PM

how much you can save from buying from eBay??

Zingston · 11-26-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

how much you can save from buying from eBay??

Dude, like a dollar or even 2!!!!

vtec to vvel · 11-26-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Dude, like a dollar or even 2!!!!

Plus shipping and handling!!!!

vtec to vvel · 11-26-2018, 06:50 PM

OP, while you’re at it, what about eBay motor oil and turbo kits.

Zingston · 11-29-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

OP, while you’re at it, what about eBay motor oil and turbo kits.

Hmmmmmm... perhaps I'll try these fake consumables going forward. Oh yeah, I could save a ton!

Here's a topic: which fake filter is the best?

vtec to vvel · 12-01-2018, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Hmmmmmm... perhaps I'll try these fake consumables going forward. Oh yeah, I could save a ton!

no, that’s geico!

Zingston · 12-02-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

no, that’s geico!

Oh damn! You're right... I'll still save some jack, but maybe not a ton! FPF: Fake parts forever!

jchammond · 12-02-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Oh damn! You're right... I'll still save some jack, but maybe not a ton! FPF: Fake parts forever!

Geico loves to use only “fake,bootleg,cheap,etc parts” on your vehicle...even if it’s the other party’s fault.
Just be sure & tell the claims guy “New OEM Parts Only” & you’re covered,,,he/she will squirm over that comment & try to say some things are unavailable....and then you say

11-22-2018, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
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alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418355	how much you can save from buying from eBay??