Can't believe it

[BIG JOE]

I called around today for Air Filter pricing, for my AIS set-up... The local "Big Box" Ford Dealer Parts.. was the Cheapest .. by $30.00

The Parts guy said they (don't know if thats FOMOCO) are trying to be more competitive, these dayz. (with a laugh)



Joe

 

[DaveBen]

That is a BIG surprise!!! Ford the cheapest???

Dave

 

[jonwright]

Not at my joint by the house. They charge OVER MSRP.

 

[mp18d]

Did you try FleetFilter.com??
If I remember right I had to call them for that filter...it wasnt on the website.




Mike

 

[Tail_Gunner]

If there are other sources for an AIS replacement filter elements other than Ford, I'd sure like to hear about them for future reference.

 

[BIG JOE]

If there are other sources for an AIS replacement filter elements other than Ford, I'd sure like to hear about them for future reference.

I'm sure there are TG.. All 4 places in town had them.. but wanted dang near 100 bucks, OTD. Prolly could have got one cheaper On Line.. but with what UPS, USPS wants these dayz.. what the H**l.. Got it for 70.?? OTD from the Dealer. Done deal.

FWIW ? Without going to my Maint. Log, I'm guna say I had about 25K on this filter.. Drop cleaned, and back flushed (air) @ each oil change.. Just fer giggles I cleaned it... got a palm full off fine, Talcum powder like dust out of it.. along with the usual bug parts & chaff.. I really think I could of used it again !

Inspected the intake horn : Absolutely Spotless.

But... with a 12,000 mile Road trip, in that 25K.. Makes me feel Warm'n Fuzzy knowing thee 'ol 2K has a New "Respirator Element" installed on'im.

Joe

IMO, Donaldson builds a Hellofa filter Guyz & Galz

 

[NJKen]

Some dealers are serious about being competitive. My local dealer beat everyone else to death on wheel bearing and ball joints. I got 2 uppers, 2 lowers, 2 axle seals, and 1 wheel bearing for under (barely under, $590) $600. If its a part they know is not available aftermarket all bets are off......
Ken

 

[jonwright]

Ain't that a Donaldson filter? I remember poking around on their web site and finding the part number for the AIS Ford filter but didn't print it out.