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jdoe71 · 22-08-2007, 06:41

Correct part number. But by the time the local distributor adds his slice, pays duties, import brokerage fees, customs and excise, converts from US dollars and pays his shipping cost, then repacks and ships them to me it costs me $26 per filter plus shipping. My Universal book says 75 hours for oil change. The stuff is so black by 30 to 40 hours I just think it's better to change it. Maybe I'm just not used to what diesels do to oil this being my first one in a boat. The engine runs great and seems to be in very good shape, hoping this will help keep it that way. Thanks for your input though, I appreciate it.

22-08-2007, 06:41	#7
jdoe71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 402	Correct part number. But by the time the local distributor adds his slice, pays duties, import brokerage fees, customs and excise, converts from US dollars and pays his shipping cost, then repacks and ships them to me it costs me $26 per filter plus shipping. My Universal book says 75 hours for oil change. The stuff is so black by 30 to 40 hours I just think it's better to change it. Maybe I'm just not used to what diesels do to oil this being my first one in a boat. The engine runs great and seems to be in very good shape, hoping this will help keep it that way. Thanks for your input though, I appreciate it.