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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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OK Folks.

I can't stand this and I gotta share. I thought though that I'd better start it in a new thread.

I was paying close attention to the K&N thread and knew that I too needed a new one. I looked at the prices on 7 different brands including an original Jag air filter for $78 here in CDN. Naturally, I didn't want to skimp on quality buttttttt, I ended up buying a WIX 542461 for $20 CDN.

I took it out of the box and read that it was made in Germany, just like the Jag filter. I then looked at it real hard and the X#%Z thing is the same bloody filter. It is exact, right down to the little ink lines running along the top of the paper.

$20 vs $78 strikes me as a ripoff! There I feel better. Breath deeply.
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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Nice info to share there RJAG
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Hey RJag, let us know if you find the exact same oil filter too.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Well I can't say exact same but the Ford FL2021 is for it's half sister LS Lincoln and it's what came on it when the Ford Dealer's wife owned it.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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got a link to that WIX filter????
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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This is their site:

www.wixfilters.com/filter
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Also note that NAPA filters are WIX filters and are a lot cheaper than OEM!

NAPA Filter: FIL 2461 $27.49
 

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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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WIX Part # 42461
 

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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RJAG
Well I can't say exact same but the Ford FL2021 is for it's half sister LS Lincoln and it's what came on it when the Ford Dealer's wife owned it.
Also: Purolator L15317
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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it is avail on amazon for $19 and has free shipping
 
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