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Old May 24, 2020 | 05:05 PM
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Look for the page where I got a set of 4 ACTUAL MANN filters delivered with tax for $30.97. I have a post here in the forum, with the link. Comes to $7.75 per filter with the tax and shipping (after a coupon from retailmenot) at NEWPARTS.COM 4 filters good for 4 years worth of oil changes!
Here's your link: https://www.newparts.com/product/hu-...ann-0001802609
And RetailMeNot says to use the code SocialFan5 to get an additional 5% off.
 
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Old May 24, 2020 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by WD40
Here's your link: https://www.newparts.com/product/hu-...ann-0001802609
And RetailMeNot says to use the code SocialFan5 to get an additional 5% off.


You got it! Thanks for posting it! Best price I found throughout the web for quite a while. GET EM WHILE THEY ARE IN STOCK! Maybe, just maybe, it'll stay that way until someone else finds a better deal on true MANN filters?


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Old May 24, 2020 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by WD40
Here's your link: https://www.newparts.com/product/hu-...ann-0001802609
And RetailMeNot says to use the code SocialFan5 to get an additional 5% off.
Wow! That link worked plus the 5% off code worked, too. Thanks!
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 11:58 AM
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Wow! That link worked plus the 5% off code worked, too. Thanks!


Been posted here ( https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ire-today.html , post 6593, since 22 April this year ). Couldn't find it until I just figured it out how to find my posts faster!.


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Old May 25, 2020 | 03:11 PM
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FYI, Rock Auto carries them as well $7.14 plus shipping/taxes.
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 07:19 PM
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FYI, Rock Auto carries them as well $7.14 plus shipping/taxes.


Whole picture here Steve, RA total with tax/shipping is a Total $34.71. That comes out to $8.68 per filter rounded up 9 (WITH the 5% discount code) .

$7.75 vs $8.68 per in a pack of 4, which would I rather buy?


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Old May 26, 2020 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
Whole picture here Steve, RA total with tax/shipping is a Total $34.71. That comes out to $8.68 per filter rounded up 9 (WITH the 5% discount code) .

$7.75 vs $8.68 per in a pack of 4, which would I rather buy?


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Agreed, better price but I order them when I'm ordering other parts from RA.
Rock Auto is a better shipping option to Canada.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 12:39 PM
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 01:39 PM
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This is where I think the whole 'buy online and save a buck' thing works against you. I use ONE oil filter a year (maybe two). I can drop in at the local parts store and grab a Purolator L25277 off the shelf for $12-14, take it out of the box, verify that it's a re-boxed MANN - and walk out the store. Done. No returns, no waiting for UPS, etc.

Like hell I"m going to order from Amazon or where ever, and run the risk of getting the WRONG (or counterfeit) part so I can save $2. My time is worth more than that.

 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 01:48 PM
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This is where I think the whole 'buy online and save a buck' thing works against you. I use ONE oil filter a year (maybe two). I can drop in at the local parts store and grab a Purolator L25277 off the shelf for $12-14, take it out of the box, verify that it's a re-boxed MANN - and walk out the store. Done. No returns, no waiting for UPS, etc.

Like hell I"m going to order from Amazon or where ever, and run the risk of getting the WRONG (or counterfeit) part so I can save $2. My time is worth more than that.
Advance Auto Parts, got it. I'll hit them up the next time I need one.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...5277+purolator
 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 01:54 PM
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Just watch it, the L25276 is the paper one!
NAPA's 7078 is a MANN as well, but around $17 - I only buy one of those if AAP is out of stock.

I like supporting local stores, that way, they are there when I need something TODAY.
(But don't get me started on the whole "online" thing.......)
 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
This is where I think the whole 'buy online and save a buck' thing works against you. I use ONE oil filter a year (maybe two). I can drop in at the local parts store and grab a Purolator L25277 off the shelf for $12-14, take it out of the box, verify that it's a re-boxed MANN - and walk out the store. Done. No returns, no waiting for UPS, etc.

Like hell I"m going to order from Amazon or where ever, and run the risk of getting the WRONG (or counterfeit) part so I can save $2. My time is worth more than that.
Up here in town there is a small automotive supply house, I found the filter that was a repackaged Mann, no price on it so I asked, $50 but I could have it for $40. He was upset when I laughed in his face and walked out.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 02:58 PM
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It's interesting that AAP's actual Mann oil filter costs less ($14.99) than PizzaGuy's 'hidden' Mann filter, the Purolator L25277 ($16.49)
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...5-x/99998128-p
But I think he said they didn't keep the Mann filter in STORE stock, and that they had to order it.
 

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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 06:36 PM
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Go to ( https://www.newparts.com/product/hu-...ann-0001802609 ), these are the real MANN filters. Currently no coupon code available but still a very good price for 4 with free shipping to boot. No hunting for one when oil change is due. Easy-peasy!

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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 10:07 PM
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Default Re: Beware COUNTERFEIT OIL FILTERS !!!

Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
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Go to ( https://www.newparts.com/product/hu-...ann-0001802609 ), these are the real MANN filters. Currently no coupon code available but still a very good price for 4 with free shipping to boot. No hunting for one when oil change is due. Easy-peasy!

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Any idea why that vendor lists the NA and SRT6 with different displacements ?
( the do the same for the MB models further down the list )

 
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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 04:36 PM
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Any idea why that vendor lists the NA and SRT6 with different displacements ?
( the do the same for the MB models further down the list )


No idea, there are so many errors in online (and reference books in brick and mortar stores) that it boggles the mind.


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