Fuel and oil filters, what brand for your engine?

I’m done with Napa fuel filters. Seems I have to replace 3 to 1, compared to the Fleetgaurd brand for my N14 and Donaldson for my series 60. At the same time I quit using them for oil and coolant filters. I know Cat encourages the use of their own filters for their engines. I’ve seen a few dissections of Cat filters and they’re without a doubt made better. What is y’all’s experience?

 

OEM when possible.

 

I used Fleetgard for the N14, use Napa for the S60. No problems.

Sure it’s not a fuel issue? How often are you having to change out?

 

I ruled out the fuel since I haven’t had to replace the Fleet Guard filter in 5 months and counting. Same fuel stops.

 

On my old Series 60 getting the OEM was a chore so Donaldson Blue, or Baldwin was always in stock & haven't had issue with either..

The FleetGuard LF14009NN is the upgrade oil filter the LF9009 that was on the M11 when I got it. Was a long wait to get it, Baldwin BD7309 was in stock so went with that.

Actually has 20 micron absolute, 5 micron nominal which is better than published 30/10 absolute/nominal of the Fleetguard so may just run with that if availability stays the way it is..

 

I use wix branded filters on everything
Even my DD15. Same as Napa gold filters

 

Wouldn't that indicate that the Napa filter was doing more filtering? Smaller micron filtering?

I have Cats and use Cat filters, and change as soon as I see any decrease in fuel pressure for what it's worth.

 

One would think but I’m of the belief that their filters were coming apart.

 

I'am a firm believer Cat oil & fuel filters & Rotella oil.& Howel's fuel treatment..
I'am sure somebody will call me stupid but that combination has always worked for me

 

I hadn't thought of that. Good point.