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Old 12-01-2019, 02:45 PM   #2
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Default Re: MB diesel filter cost

Yeah the fuel filter is exe considering it's a cartridge no matter what the micron size. I'm not sure where you can reduce your costs if it's not from OS. $52 isn't that bad for a fuel filter. I think my local ford mob wanted $78 for fuel and $50'ish for oil. I'm going to delete the filter altogether and fit an aftermarket one with water trap. Filters are cheaper again and more popular but you'd want to match micron filtration. (could be an option).

I padded OS orders on big ticket maintenance items (Timing kit/suspension/brakes&wing panel ect.) every time I'll add filters/blades to take advantage of delivery costs to help reduce my costs later down the track. That seems to have worked out well.
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