OEM fuel filter cheaper than from Dealer

BlueRubber · Jul 3rd, 2020, 17:48

Just bought an OEM fuel filter from a Volvo Dealer.
Looked at the part numbers on it and I can see it was made by Purflux and model number is C516.

If you want to save yourself some money you can buy it from autodoc here:
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/purflux/7851869

Be aware it does about 2 weeks for items to arrive from Autodoc and postage is about £8 so it's worth buying a few things at once.

ca2n · Jul 3rd, 2020, 18:12

I, too, recently purchased an OEM fuel filter here and on it was indeed stamped Purflux C516.

I was aware of this prior to purchase of the OEM fuel filter. What I wasn't sure, however, was whether any o-rings/gaskets were supplied with the Purflux filter.

Were there any?

BlueRubber · Jul 3rd, 2020, 18:56

I've only purchased the OEM filter so far, next year I will buy the Purflux branded one.

I'm sure it will come with an o-ring though.

gmonag · Jul 3rd, 2020, 21:15

Available on eBay for £11 inc. postage

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...sAAOSwRE5afc1d

BlueRubber · Jul 3rd, 2020, 21:24

Wow that is a good price! Thanks for the link

Montana · Jul 3rd, 2020, 21:31

It certainly pays to do a little part number research as you have found rather than reaching for OEM parts as many do. It’s a little win in my book

BlueRubber · Jul 3rd, 2020, 21:45

I usually use https://www.fcpeuro.com/ to find out who makes OEM parts for Volvos, but they don't list D5 engines.

No biggie for me to pay extra this time, I am servicing everything on my friends's XC90 for free ( labour wise ) so he can afford to splash out on some branded parts this time round!

Dancake · Jul 3rd, 2020, 22:16

I've been using Purflux fuel filters for a couple of years now on a number of D5s without any issues. The only difference seems to be that the Volvo filters come wrapped in cellophane, whereas the Purflux filters don't. The rubber seals are the same in both boxes.

ca2n · Jul 3rd, 2020, 22:54

Indeed. It has been reported previously on this forum.

Good to know people have had a good experience with these filters.

Jul 3rd, 2020, 17:48	#1
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	OEM fuel filter cheaper than from Dealer Just bought an OEM fuel filter from a Volvo Dealer. Looked at the part numbers on it and I can see it was made by Purflux and model number is C516. If you want to save yourself some money you can buy it from autodoc here: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/purflux/7851869 Be aware it does about 2 weeks for items to arrive from Autodoc and postage is about £8 so it's worth buying a few things at once. __________________ 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 n/a auto

Jul 3rd, 2020, 18:56	#3
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	I've only purchased the OEM filter so far, next year I will buy the Purflux branded one. I'm sure it will come with an o-ring though. __________________ 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 n/a auto

Jul 3rd, 2020, 21:15	#4
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Available on eBay for £11 inc. postage https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...sAAOSwRE5afc1d __________________ Greg

Jul 3rd, 2020, 21:24	#5
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	Wow that is a good price! Thanks for the link __________________ 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 n/a auto

Jul 3rd, 2020, 21:31	#6
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 20:04 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	It certainly pays to do a little part number research as you have found rather than reaching for OEM parts as many do. It’s a little win in my book __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

Jul 3rd, 2020, 18:12	#2
ca2n Member Last Online: Today 10:47 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: West Midlands	I, too, recently purchased an OEM fuel filter here and on it was indeed stamped Purflux C516. I was aware of this prior to purchase of the OEM fuel filter. What I wasn't sure, however, was whether any o-rings/gaskets were supplied with the Purflux filter. Were there any?

Jul 3rd, 2020, 21:45	#7
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	I usually use https://www.fcpeuro.com/ to find out who makes OEM parts for Volvos, but they don't list D5 engines. No biggie for me to pay extra this time, I am servicing everything on my friends's XC90 for free ( labour wise ) so he can afford to splash out on some branded parts this time round! __________________ 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 n/a auto

Jul 3rd, 2020, 22:16	#8
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:11 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	I've been using Purflux fuel filters for a couple of years now on a number of D5s without any issues. The only difference seems to be that the Volvo filters come wrapped in cellophane, whereas the Purflux filters don't. The rubber seals are the same in both boxes. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Jul 3rd, 2020, 22:54	#9
ca2n Member Last Online: Today 10:47 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: West Midlands	Indeed. It has been reported previously on this forum. Good to know people have had a good experience with these filters.

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