NX Oil Filter

[farcanal]

On my old NP I used a Fleetguard oil filter part number LF3830. The genuine filter p/n is ME201871, but this one did not have a drain plug.
My new NX uses a Mitsubishi oil filter part number 1230A154, still with no drain plug.
I've been looking for a Fleetguard conversion table to see if the LF3830 is suitable for the 2018 NX but can't find anything anywhere. Hoping someone will know.
I'm very curious as to why Mitsubishi would suddenly change their part number for a filter on the same (basic) engine.
Just did my 1st oil and filter change yesterday and without a drain plug in the filter it's a pain in the arse.
Also hoping my post makes sense.

[wazznt]

Something like this ?

https://catalog.cumminsfiltration.com/catalog/CatalogSearch.do?partNumber_PartDeatils=LF3830

[Neville Sneath]

The new p/n comes out of Thailand factory

[farcanal]

Something like this ?


https://catalog.cumminsfiltration.co...Deatils=LF3830

Yeah, but I want a site where I can enter the Mitsi part number and get the equivalent Fleetguard number.
I'm pretty sure it's still a LF3830, just want to make doubly sure.

[farcanal]

The new p/n comes out of Thailand factory

So, do you think they simply changed the part number because the filter is made somewhere other than Japan?
Apparently the new number is for 2017 and 2018 models.

[wazznt]

Yeah, but I want a site where I can enter the Mitsi part number and get the equivalent Fleetguard number.
I'm pretty sure it's still a LF3830, just want to make doubly sure.

Plenty of those cross reference sites about ,that site does it as well but says there is no data for your part number provided (this filter that is ,Mitsubishi oil filter part number 1230A154).

[outbackogre]

For what it's worth, I'm still using LF3830's on my NW, which I think has the same diesel engine as an NX. Have always loved the drain plug, though I admit I've never investigated whether they perform as well as Ryco or others in terms of micron ratings.

[farcanal]

For what it's worth, I'm still using LF3830's on my NW, which I think has the same diesel engine as an NX. Have always loved the drain plug, though I admit I've never investigated whether they perform as well as Ryco or others in terms of micron ratings.

Yes, I agree, the engine is basically the same so the oil filter should be the same.
As someone has said previously, the part number could have changed simply because they are now made in Thailand.
I've just changed oil and filter using the genuine 1230A154 filter, so I've got a bit of time to do some more research before I have to change again.

[sterling]

On my old NP I used a Fleetguard oil filter part number LF3830. The genuine filter p/n is ME201871, but this one did not have a drain plug.
My new NX uses a Mitsubishi oil filter part number 1230A154, still with no drain plug.
I've been looking for a Fleetguard conversion table to see if the LF3830 is suitable for the 2018 NX but can't find anything anywhere. Hoping someone will know.
I'm very curious as to why Mitsubishi would suddenly change their part number for a filter on the same (basic) engine.
Just did my 1st oil and filter change yesterday and without a drain plug in the filter it's a pain in the arse.
Also hoping my post makes sense.

http://www.sydneyfilters.com.au/MISUBISHI-PAJERO-3-2l-turbo-DIESEL--ns-nt-nw-nx-2006-on/

Interchangeable with Ryco Z372
I have had two of these on my NW and no problems
$25 vs $60

[pharb]

I use the LF3830on my '15 NX, my NJ, my 2 son's MLs, and my Dad's ML.

Just bought a few a few weeks ago from local truck part supplier for $18ea, but hopefully a bit of trade discount in there.

Only issue I can think of is a possible change of filter medium due to the potential for oil dilution in the later NX models with DPF.

[farcanal]

I use the LF3830on my '15 NX, my NJ, my 2 son's MLs, and my Dad's ML.

Just bought a few a few weeks ago from local truck part supplier for $18ea, but hopefully a bit of trade discount in there.

Only issue I can think of is a possible change of filter medium due to the potential for oil dilution in the later NX models with DPF.

Thanks pharb, yes, this is my concern.
I would love to see clarification from Fleetguard themselves regarding LF3830 suitable for the latest Pajero with DPF.
Seems the part number change coincides with the fitting of the DPF on 2017 and 2018 models.

[aussieintas]

The NS models had DPF not the NT and NW but its the same filter for NS NT and NW.

[Pajshomoneroguntero]

http://www.sydneyfilters.com.au/MISU...nw-nx-2006-on/
Interchangeable with Ryco Z372
I have had two of these on my NW and no problems
$25 vs $60

I reckon you wouldn't know if you are having problems with the filter until it's too late anyway. Compression degrades as the fine particles which aren't being filtered slowly deprives you of power over 1-200000 km. But its all conjecture really as there isn't any easy way to test and by the time you see problems it could probably be attributed to other causes as well. In short you wouldn't know.

I think there was a post (possibly by Hill) discussing the results of lab testing of filters. The aftermarket ones didn't stack up against OEM IIRC.

[farcanal]

I reckon you wouldn't know if you are having problems with the filter until it's too late anyway. Compression degrades as the fine particles which aren't being filtered slowly deprives you of power over 1-200000 km. But its all conjecture really as there isn't any easy way to test and by the time you see problems it could probably be attributed to other causes as well. In short you wouldn't know.

I think there was a post (possibly by Hill) discussing the results of lab testing of filters. The aftermarket ones didn't stack up against OEM IIRC.

Do you know if Fleetguard were included in those tests?
Fleetguard have been used in the mining industry for decades....you could not get a more severe environment than mining to test a filter.
Cummins is a name that comes to mind using Fleetguard.

[Pajshomoneroguntero]

No can’t recall. Keep in mind I may very well be talking out of my Russel Coit. Had a quick search for the thread and can’t find anything.