Subject	Here is my thinking why I don't trust this part# change.
Posted by	YugoBernie (NoVA) on May 03, 2003 at 1:40 AM
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In Reply To	So I was thinking I should get some spare oil filters now... posted by YugoBernie (NoVA) on May 02, 2003 at 06:03 PM
Message	The 15208-60U00 has always had a small list of applications in particular the VG30DE engine cars... ours & J30s. For all these years Nissan maintained a seperate part number, and model for our cars. The 15208-55Y00 has historiclly been an "all purpose" filter that has no fewer then 20 some applications listed from Pathfinders, Sentras, 240SX, and Z31s. Now suddenly we're told that hey don't worry they are all the same just use which ever - which is contrary to ever service bulletin, Service Manual, and TTnet post I've ever read. To me its a matter of product line consolidation and cost cutting - from the smallest service part to the platform the Z33 & G35 share. Now that most Z32 are out of warranty and being pushed to the sidelines in the minds of the revenue stream I'm not surprised that "specialized" service parts are being phased out. No current Nissan car calls for the 60U00 filter - and it doesn't make sense to keep it around for just this sliver of their installed base which with age is less and less likely to buy OEM parts. Generaly once a car is on its 3 or later owner it's pretty much lost its tie to a dealership or relation to using OEM parts. Either way - my car will be running the original spec filter for years to come, and I'm sure others locally will benefit from this maddness as well. One day I'll realize that I'm down to one filter and then I'll have something worry about. Bernie Bilski berniebilski@comcast.net 1995 NISSAN 300ZX TwinTurbo 5 Speed in Cobalt Green 1989 YUGO GVL 5 Speed in Arctic White ZCCNV #390 ~ ECZA #368 "You know... now you're getting irritating ... - Greg (Dallas) 12:28:06 02/25/03"
Follow Ups	So I was thinking I should get some spare oil filters now... - YugoBernie (NoVA) 18:03:04 05/02/03 that's what you call "long-term ownership" of a car! (n/m) - fourZero 18:05:48 05/02/03 You need to seek professional help (n/m) - JMT-Z(St. Louis) 18:07:22 05/02/03 I thought I bought too many when I got 30! - Scotts94z32 18:08:58 05/02/03 damn... (n/m) - Ted(Snowflake Customs) 18:09:13 05/02/03 I guess it's about time I join the NoVA Z club. (n/m) - SooperZ95 18:10:55 05/02/03 Haha, so I guess you are keeping your Z for a long time? :) (n/m) - Zster (QuickZilver) 18:11:13 05/02/03 Btw, what is the diff in the filters besides the part number (n/m) - Zster (QuickZilver) 18:12:00 05/02/03 dude!... (n/m) - DAYTONAZ 18:12:49 05/02/03 lol (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 18:15:53 05/02/03 that's 90 filters times 3000... equals 270,000 miles... - shaZam 18:15:53 05/02/03 2nd. Sell me 30 of em ;) (n/m) - Z PYRATE 18:16:57 05/02/03 Eer.. what is wrong with the newer filters? What did I miss? (n/m) - Funky (NWZ) 18:18:23 05/02/03 It seems people dont like change. (n/m) - Z PYRATE 18:21:50 05/02/03 The only difference I can see on the new one is color - markpearl91tt 18:39:18 05/02/03 Wanna save some for the rest of the world? greedy SOB! haha (n/m) - Bert D(2+2TT) 18:21:04 05/02/03 All filters need to meet a certain qualification - josh 18:42:23 05/02/03 Napa filters are suppose to be superiour to the standard - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 18:43:03 05/02/03 I dunno.. did you see the filter cross-section pics/post? (n/m) - fourZero 18:44:49 05/02/03 and the nissan filter is a WIX and they will still make them (n/m) - josh 18:45:45 05/02/03 Yup I used 2 have a crossection of Nap Gold, Silver and Fram (n/m) - MugenRacer 22:09:48 05/02/03 fram alert! - SooperZ95 10:02:18 05/03/03 I'm jealous (n/m) - John@Z1 18:43:56 05/02/03 You're my connection. (n/m) - sebring1970 (robo) 18:44:54 05/02/03 so... whats real motive to spending that much? - 3 double-0 ZX(Va Bch) 19:06:24 05/02/03 thats what i am wondering? whats the big deal? quality? (n/m) - Z U N L 19:14:55 05/02/03 According to Nissan, which a previous post excerpts... - BigTDogg 20:52:44 05/02/03 talk about taking things a bit out of proportion (n/m) - 3 double-0 ZX(Va Bch) 21:33:27 05/02/03 Your take? (n/m) - BigTDogg 21:39:46 05/02/03 is there a difference between the life of a turbo Z31 & Z32 - 3 double-0 ZX(Va Bch) 09:53:54 05/03/03 I don't think we need the valve, as it sits upside down. (n/m) - SooperZ95 10:05:15 05/03/03 I'll take a few :) (n/m) - SeedyROM 19:11:23 05/02/03 Tell you what - sell that shed you call a 2+2 and I'll mail - YugoBernie (NoVA) 01:57:11 05/03/03 I use the Fram X2 expensive oil filter. Wonder if there - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 19:20:32 05/02/03 I knew it was only a matter of time before you loonies - crck(ca) 19:32:16 05/02/03 reminds me of the Seinfeld episode "Sponge Worthy" lol (n/m) - Pats300zx 19:43:26 05/02/03 ironic being that I watched that episode tonight:) (n/m) - Scott (NC) 20:16:11 05/02/03 Same thing occured to me. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 01:21:53 05/03/03 Whore! ;) (n/m) - Halo Z 20:33:29 05/02/03 Did you pay more than $4.45 per filter? - Black_Emerald 20:38:55 05/02/03 Coz, please tell me YOU still have some!! (n/m) - BigTDogg 20:43:10 05/02/03 What!!! This is BULLSHIT!!! Damn Renault ruined it! ;( (n/m) - quikz 21:17:13 05/02/03 yeah they are letting alot of things go. (n/m) - John@Z1 21:30:47 05/02/03 "Nissan.. announced... operating profits of US $6.04billion - 3 double-0 ZX(Va Bch) 21:39:49 05/02/03 Renault Rocks (n/m) - TTZen 01:35:20 05/03/03 Same here......I should be good for the next 3 years - Wui (Philly) 21:34:41 05/02/03 Sacrifice one for the cause. Open it and compare it to the - MugenRacer 22:05:50 05/02/03 2nd (n/m) - DrChoda 01:11:30 05/03/03 3rd (n/m) - Funky (NWZ) 11:02:41 05/03/03 Here is my thinking why I don't trust this part# change. - YugoBernie (NoVA) 01:40:08 05/03/03 I Talked To Kerry About This - Alex Lee [DE] 09:11:41 05/03/03 Well I just went to buy 10 60U00 Oil Filters from Nissan and - xxbulovax91xx 16:19:35 05/03/03 and to go along with that, changing your oil regularly with - 3 double-0 ZX(Va Bch) 18:06:41 05/03/03
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