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Now its fuel filter prices!!!

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#1 ·
We are heading to the Simpson in a month or so and as the Jeep has just clocked 30K and time for the service I intend to get the fuel filters changed early, just to go with new filters.
Alarmed by a post from Swampy in another thread noting he had paid $125 ea for 2 filters I rang our local dealer to check.
Quoted $140.65 each! - and that'll be $281.30 for the 2 that are required thanks!!
To and fro for a bit then the best they would do is $242 total.

This is the initial oil filter pricing all over again!

I do carry in the back for emergencies 2 Westfil WCF203 fuel filters I sourced from Eziautoparts for $29.25 ea (and with a smile).
How can there possibly be such a difference in the pricing?? Yeah - i do know the response to that....

I'll go with the genuine ones for this change - but I've already gone to Westfil air filter and cabin filter.

Chrysler Australia are doing NOTHING to inspire brand loyalty - a great vehicle undermined by shortsighted decisions in my opinion.
John
 
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#48 ·
I'm really at a loss as to how freight can be that expensive. No disrespect to the vendors on this site, but I buy items from the states (non-automotive) and they freight a 30cm (similar to what a filter kit would need) box weighing a couple of kg for between $40-60US via USPS, which has been totally reliable in the 4 years I've been using them.
Has anyone looked into a US shipping address and freighting that way?
 
#49 ·
Postage in the USA is generally more expensive than Australia, however, to be fair to vendors such as JustforJeeps, they outsource the international freight to a freight company, so my issue is more with Boingo or Fedex etc.

Having said that, the freight for 2 x fuel filters on the site I found is $45.28, which is comparable to USPS. However, especially at this time of year, USPS is a lot less reliable for delivery times than Fedex or DHL in my experience. Boingo is hopeless based on the rockrails I bought from Justforjeeps.
 
#50 ·
To be fair to vendors such as JustforJeeps, they outsource the international freight to a freight company, so my issue is more with Boingo or Fedex etc. Freight for 2 fuel filters from the site I found was quoted at $45.78 using Fedex. USPS is the least reliable freight service, although generally cheaper than Fedex or DHL.

I don't know why JustforJeeps doesnt give bongo the flick and use a different carrier.
 
#52 ·
JustforJeeps put an order in for me and was given a similar story but then within a day or two a box full miraculously arrived so I was OK.
 
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Update: I had the 40k service today. The latest gouge is as follows-
06507741AA - Drain plug $24.71
68079487AA - Cabin Air Filter $68.54
68229402AA - Oil Filter $80.00 !!!!!!!

I didn't think you could use gold leaf as a filter medium....

This is probably my last service before warranty expires. I will be going aftermarket from then on.
 
#58 · (Edited)
Update: I had the 40k service today. The latest gouge is as follows-
06507741AA - Drain plug $24.71
68079487AA - Cabin Air Filter $68.54
68229402AA - Oil Filter $80.00 !!!!!!!

I didn't think you could use gold leaf as a filter medium....

This is probably my last service before warranty expires. I will be going aftermarket from then on.
Why wait until you are out of warranty. There is nothing in the warranty that says you have to use Mopar parts. In fact all the manual states is that you should use quality filters. I have been using aftermarket from new,I just give them to the Jeep when they do the service and they have no issues.
Current prices on Wesfil are
Fuel $40.75
Oil $13.55
Air $18.65
The last cabin filter I got was from Ryco, about $25 for a carbon one.

Trevor
 
#57 ·
This is from the fixed price website:

40,000km:
Engine Oil $159.10
Engine Oil Filter $80.91
Engine Air Filter $55.72
Air Conditioning Filter $76.97
Windscreen Washer Fluid $1.65
Brake Fluid $16.96
Diesel Fuel Filter $175.85
Sundries $45.00
Labour Amount $355.00
TOTAL $967.16
 
#59 · (Edited)
Yep I run a Repco Carbon filter and the Wesfil air filter. Just advise the service dept. not to change them on the service.


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#60 ·
Yeah I wasn't aware of that, Trevor. Too late now for me.
Snuke, my invoice was pretty much that to a T. I think they took the price of the sump plug out of sundries, as the two add up to $45.

I was initially charged for a new key fob battery ($11). But when I told him I did both fobs a fortnight ago, he promptly dropped that charge. I bought 2 fob batteries for less than $8 from the local IGA.
 
#64 ·
:lol: I wouldn't go so far as to use the same washer but I must admit I have done so when desperate and yes, it worked. The idea is that the washers both, metal and fibre, crush down to form a seal. They don't crush down as well the second time around and the fibre ones can split although apparently not the Toyota ones :)
 
#63 ·
I'd be asking to see the old drain plug to confirm it was damaged/faulty or I would not be paying that charge, the copper drain plug washer should be replaced, the only reason to replace the drain plug is if it's damaged
If damaged by the service tech then the dealer should be paying
If faulty and your jeep is under warranty then jeep Au should warrant
A drain plug is not a consumable part


2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo 3L CRD, Uneek4x4 bull bar, Murchison Products Suspension Lift
 
#66 ·
My first couple of services I was given a new sump plug (on invoice) and the most expensive was an eye watering $35, after which I brought a bundle in from the US and started handing them over at each service. I agree this is totally unnecessary but some dealers seem to have been advised to always replace them.
 
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#67 ·
Hi,
Has any GC 2014 CRD owners had issues with leaking fuel filters?
It has happened to me twice now. 73k
The filters fail and pump out diesel when the engine is running.
Very embarrassing seeing a trail of fuel behind you when driving.

Just replaced with Cooper WCF203. The ones taken out look original.
Takes 10 mins to do yourself.
I will carry spares and tools to fix from now on.

Any help/suggestions appreciated.

Andrew
 
#71 ·
No, but thanks for the warning :thumbsup:
 
#72 ·
The first lot of Wesfil fuel filters (WCF203)I purchased came with the plastic hex drive caps. But they now come in pairs (WCF195) with only new o rings no plastic caps. Had a look at the Ryco R2745P and they were the same no caps just o rings. You can re use your old caps no worries but it would be nice to have a couple of spares. Uses the same 27mm socket as oil filter, it is only plastic so just nip them up. (I have stripped more aluminium threads with a torque wrench than without)
 

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