Fake oil filters?

david90

Can somebody tell me if the oil filter in the picture is genuine Nissan part? I'm a bit suspicious because the oil filter in the picture does not look like the oil filter that I recently bought from a local dealership. The oil filter from the dealership did not have Japanese writings on it and I believe it was made in mexico and not china.

Another thing that makes me suspicious is the gray adhesive shown in the last picture. It sloppy and inconsistent.

Has anyone bought an oil filter from a dealership that looked like the oil filter in the pictures below?

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bunk

Im sure the filter is sourced out by Nissan, so the actual manufacturers (and quality) are most likely different and they just stamp their name on it. If a dealer is selling "fake" parts, that could land them in hot water with Nissan. I use Mobil 1 and K&N filters.

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Cyber370

Depending on which part of the world it is, the filters will be manufactured by different sources. The ones I get are made in Mexico. The original filter when the car was new was made in Japan. What you’re seeing is absolutely normal and I highly doubt that the Nissan dealer would sell counterfeit filters. There are a lot of OEM filters made in China. Nothing strange about that.


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old guy

When in doubt throw it out !

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axmea?

Where did you buy the other one?

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david90

I bought the oil filter in question on Ebay. The user has 100% rating but only 400 feedbacks. It did not look like the seller is associated with a Nissan dealership.

Cyber370

I misunderstood your original post. I was under the impression you bought it from a Nissan dealer. There is a lot of Chinese counterfeit stuff on EBay. I would throw it in the trash.


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cv129

Bobistheoilguy is your friend on this topic, people have cut open various filters, discuss the designs and build qualities (material of the filter elements, bypass valves designs, etc etc etc)

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cv129

Nah not throw it out, cut it open and compare it the guts to a basic Fram.

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Spooler

That filter is no longer carried by Nissan. Part number has been superseded by the -65FOE. Looks like it may be counterfeit.

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Oil filters are cheap. Engines are expensive.

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Rusty

Just seen a video on fake performance parts.

Didn't someone else just have a problem with the gray sealant on a oil filter?

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nis350

it is just insane with all these fakes. I read that there are also fake spark plugs. The potential engine damage is huge...

Rusty

Rule of thumb. Try not to buy anything from China.

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Quicksilvers

From what I have seen the Chinese will try to replicate a part or item for our cars for forfeit and could care less about the quality control of the part or item. I agree would not purchase anything made in China or Mexico for my Z. Not to defend the eBay seller but there are a lot of eBay sellers sometimes that don’t even know actually where the item they are selling is really made I have seen this before they just try to sell the item. If you are skeptical about the part for your Z throw it in the trash. I too use Genuine Nissan oil filters for my Z oil changes and I called different Nissan Dealership parts departments and asked where the oil filters they were selling were made in and I found several Nissan dealership parts departments that are selling the “quality” Genuine Nissan oil filters that are made in Japan you will have to do your own research. The only oil filter I have ever used so far on my Z that came apart internally was a Fram oil filter. After the surprise of the Fram oil filter I was using that came apart after the oil change I went and purchased a Fram oil filter and cut it open to see it internally. I found cardboard paper media and the bypass valve design looked to be poor. I since have been using Genuine Nissan oil filters I have found that are made in Japan as the Genuine Nissan OEM oil filter has a superior bypass valve design for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.