Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 at 20:22
The point is most OEM filter are about the same price as non OEM ones and in some cases cheaper.
I don't thing anyone would have the equipment or knowledge to analysis the difference of after market filters to OEM unless they had an invested interest in filters.
If some one thinks they can tell a good filter to a not so good one just by looking at it is full of......
How do they know what microns they filter at, I can't tell the difference between a good filter at 30 microns (0.030mm) and a cheaper one at 60 microns (0.060mm) but I do know what would be better for my engine and that 60 microns will damage an engine.
So how do you know is the after market ones are as good or better then the OEM ones?
How much do you think you will save going after market?
I'm not having a dig at you directly but it is a thing I have to deal with day in and day out with customers.
I know you have a Toyota but have a read of this PDF file referring to Nissan Patrol air filters and why they have updated there air filter for that vehicle.
http://www.rycofilters.com.au/news/technical/id/34
Regards Richard
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