Genuine oil filter markings ?

AndyMcc · Mar 16th, 2016, 15:47

Hi all,

I have just ordered and received an advertised genuine 2.0d oil filter quoting the correct Volvo part number etc.
The filter arrived in a Volvo filter box with the correct ref on the outside ( exactly the same as all previous ordered filters fro various suppliers ) but the filter insert states ' Purflux ' part ref L337 ?
Does anybody know if this is gen or not ? Does anybody have a filter that they can cross ref ?

Thanks,
Andy

paddyred · Mar 16th, 2016, 16:53

I cant say if its a genuine Item however I know 100% that Volvo dont make anything themselves for the engine or most of the car. Purflux are the original manufacturers for a lot of German companies so chances are its a genuine filter, if not it is of high enough quality not to worry about.

msh · Mar 17th, 2016, 08:15

Hi
Do not know for sure but just fitted a new filter housing top this week bought from volvo and it had Purflux stamped on the top. Also my diesel filter housing has the same.
So guess they are oem suppliers
Mark

AndyMcc · Mar 17th, 2016, 11:59

Thanks Mark, that's reassuring. Probably me being over cautious.

Mar 16th, 2016, 15:47	#1
AndyMcc Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2019 17:18 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lancaster	Genuine oil filter markings ? Hi all, I have just ordered and received an advertised genuine 2.0d oil filter quoting the correct Volvo part number etc. The filter arrived in a Volvo filter box with the correct ref on the outside ( exactly the same as all previous ordered filters fro various suppliers ) but the filter insert states ' Purflux ' part ref L337 ? Does anybody know if this is gen or not ? Does anybody have a filter that they can cross ref ? Thanks, Andy

Mar 16th, 2016, 16:53	#2
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	I cant say if its a genuine Item however I know 100% that Volvo dont make anything themselves for the engine or most of the car. Purflux are the original manufacturers for a lot of German companies so chances are its a genuine filter, if not it is of high enough quality not to worry about. __________________ Wax On Wax Off!

Mar 17th, 2016, 08:15	#3
msh Senior Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2017 11:57 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: paignton	Hi Do not know for sure but just fitted a new filter housing top this week bought from volvo and it had Purflux stamped on the top. Also my diesel filter housing has the same. So guess they are oem suppliers Mark

Mar 17th, 2016, 11:59	#4
AndyMcc Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2019 17:18 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lancaster	Thanks Mark, that's reassuring. Probably me being over cautious.

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