Oil Filter

The North American 308 GTB/GTS Owner's manual states that two types are prescribed:
LUCAS G 085
FRAM PH 2804-1

The UFI ones came much later than when these cars were made.

 

Lucas?! As in British electrical company Lucas? Yikes! I thought I only had to worry about that on my MGB and MGA!

Seriously, a lot Lucas' bad reputation is exaggerated.

 

These are the best!!!! By Far!!! UFi's are OK but expensive and had failure problems in the past. Fram was bought out and their filters are cheaply made, Baldwin are the best made and inexpensive!!!! BTW OEM was Fram, however some recent Fram filters have seen collapsed elements.........
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Hello from Germany,

incidentally I ordered some a few days ago. The exact type of the Baldwin filter is B 253.
Just to be curious; how much is that filter in the U.S. ? Over here, the least expensive source I found, charges approx. $ 17,-- each.

Best Regards

Martin

 

I just bought a few at $12.50 each at a local truck parts shop.

Rocco

 

ufi 23-162-00

 

Guys!!! Here's a concept..Call Baldwin Filters...1-308-234-1951.. 1-800-822-5394 buy them direct for $12...plus shipping..They are real nice folks and happy to help..I've been using them (B253) on my 1980 400i for 10 years..now how easy is this?..you're welcome...Jacques..

 

no more; now 23-162-02. New design on the base plate and base gasket after some spectacular failures in the past.

Best Regards from Germany

Martin

 

Yes, in fact I just bought one.
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Oh yes. I was a victim of one of the spectacular failures. Looked like someone had hooked up an oil sprinkler system in my engine compartment. Fortunately the oil change had been done by my mechanic and he (or UFI) ate the cost of the flat-bed, engine cleaning, new filter, labor, etc..

Nothing like having your car flatbedded to the mechanic with oil running down both rear wheels and having the mechanic go "uh-oh". He figured I blew the engine.

 

I just found the Baldwin distributor warehouse near my place,
My cost each $11.74 or if I buy a case of 12, $9.98 each.
Now is this a goo price?

 

that price is amazing. It's just around the half of the cheapest source I found over here.

Best Regards from Germany

Martin

 

That's about what I'm paying for them, plus shipping from www.adiesel.com.

 

Question, are WIX filter good? I'm asking cause they do have the cross reference number for WIX oil filter.

 

Yes. Wix has an excellent reputation. I use their oil filters and air filters exclusively.

Ken

 

Never use a filter without a standpipe, many filters fit the Ferrari but the standpipe holds a little oil in it for start up. Im not try to belabor the point, however I bought a UFI for $60 from FO? before, or you can buy the Bladwin a better filter designed for the Ferrari for $11, Its red, it has checkered flags on it. What more can you ask for. BTW if you dont believe me go buy a filter cutter at an airport and cut some filters up, there are websites out there showing them and the Frams are crap, the UFi's are good, but the Baldwins have never blown up.... Why take a chance

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=136004973#post136004973

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters.html

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

If you really want security go buy a magnet like from Griots garage, extra insurance

just my 2 ents

Rob

 

Hello from Germany,

once in 12 years of 308 ownership I had one UFI filter which rattled the standpipe loose within 500 mls. after replacement. And it was the latest design / last digits .02 Suddenly one morning the oil pressure gauge took TOO long to come up. First suspect was confirmed. I removed the UFI, shook it a little and heard, what has happened.
Then I tried the Baldwin B 253. No more problems since.

Best Regards

Martin

 

Martin, that's good to know thank you.

 

any one know of a source of baldwin oil filters (B253) in houston?

 

Go to their website and do a location search

 

Same here