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PAUL3500 11-15-2003, 05:10 AM I called the dealer today to find out how much the fuel filter cost . I was told $42.00 If I wanted them to install it, it would cost $72.00 Does this sound right?http://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif 3500dmax 11-15-2003, 06:14 AM $72 is ALOT less than what the dealer out here charges. PA24Pilot 11-15-2003, 07:13 AM You can buy an OEM filter for a lot less than the dealer charges. I purchased mine from Kennedy Diesel for $25, here is the link to the site. http://www.kennedydiesel.com/ There are instructions on this site (DieselPlace) on how to do the change yourself. You can buy three (3) filters for the price of one change at the dealer, sounds like a deal to me. DieselDave 11-15-2003, 10:06 AM Check out this link. They have the OEM Racor for $16 each, but you have to buy 3 filters. http://www.oilguard.com/Merchant4/merchant.mv sixfoot 11-15-2003, 08:33 PM I think Eric sells them for 18.00. That is if he is still taking orders. LanduytG 11-15-2003, 11:19 PM We sell them for $21.50 and pay the shipping if you by 6 or more. Order Here (http://www.lubespecialist.com/Order/order.mv) GregEdited by: LanduytG Lakedaisy 11-16-2003, 07:27 AM LanduytG. What is the difference between the OEM Racor filter listed above for $16 and the Parker/Racor filter you sell for $21.50. Thanks. geno 11-16-2003, 09:40 AM Lakedaisy Nothing--- All Duramax fuel filters are made by racor, they are boxed under a different name. Racor holds copy rites Geno If you have the proper wrench you can do the change in 15 mi or less heck of a lot cheeper than 75,00 Geno Edited by: geno Topgas 11-16-2003, 04:24 PM Just a note on removing the filter, use a strap wrench. We tried a Snap on filter wrench and it was a pain. I pulled my cheap strap wrench out and plugged the 1/2 drive extension into it and it was slick. First filter change cost $62.00 at dealers, hey they have to eat too! Heartbeat Hauler 11-16-2003, 11:22 PM I don't know how much this is worth to you guys, but sometimes the lowest price isn't the best deal. If you hook up with a vendor that is willing to work with you when things go wrong...and something always does...it's good to have someone in your corner lookin' out for ya. To me that's worth a couple a extra bucks. Especially if they are a fellow enthusiust(sp?). P.S. Vendors- this is not a disclaimer to jack priceshttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif JP Roegs 11-17-2003, 02:58 PM I bought some from Oilguard this past spring, and they were very good to deal with. As mentioned earlier, the filters are all the same, just painted a little differnent. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif | ||