FordTechMakuloco doesn't trust eBay either:

 

I'm gonna throw this **** in the trash. Guess it's fake. 31$ for both kits. Wanna pull my hair out.

 

Location: China

https://www.ebay.com/str/partscholin?_tab=about

 

What’s the date on the oil filter? It should be printed on the filter end. That’s an old style box. I wouldn’t buy filters on eBay…


Both from reputable dealer.
Old style box on left from 10 yrs ago.
New style box on right from the past year.

 

Just to add to this…


Top pic - OP’s eBay filters. Notice the instructions and oring.

Old style box.
The instructions and oring is packaged with the filter, not separate.
Could just be the lighting - oil filter box colors are not as vibrant, the black is ‘faded’ and the red not as deep.



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My own Ford dealer filters - pics

Filters from reputable Ford dealer.



Ford dealer filters.
Instructions and orings packaged separately.
Left - My own personal old stock from 10 yrs ago.
Right - With the new filters.

 

As I posted w/ link - China. But yet 90% of the people are happy ....................................

 

OP - Get to know your dealer, or @bismic posted a good site for legitimate filters online.

Bismic is one of the most knowledgeable 6.0 guys out there, he’s not suggesting for no reason.

Imo - I would not use those in a 6.0. If those come apart in this type of oil / fuel injection system it can wreak havoc.

I won’t even use my 10yr old filters, just in case…

 

The small fuel filter isn't as vibrant it's the lighting. But there's no green gasket I'll take closer looks. I went for a drive to calm myself and grabbed a case now playing cod to calm my nerves

 

Im guessing I shouldn't use these at all. Funds are getting thin

 

For the small amount extra for legitimate filters, I don’t see any benefit of taking the risk.

 

These fuel filters last for 10,000 miles minimum - 15,000 if normal driving. OEM filters are NOT a big expense compared to MOST things (especially fuel - no longer cheaper to run a diesel).

Diesels are not for everyone anymore. They are complicated, finicky (due to all the emissions junk and sensors to regulate emissions), and expensive. I love them, but I will acknowledge the issues with them.

 

I Understand the expenses. Been building them since I was in high school. Stopped and started welding pipe at 20 yo. But really? I thought you had to change the fuel filter EVERY TIME
But the oil filter I can do every change. I'm just moaning and groaning. I have a passion for diesels like I do for burning a rod or pulling a mig trigger. Expenses are fine. I am continuing to learn. Thank you all for all this help. I'm buying a new fuel filter and returning the other

 

The manual states severe service:
Oil and filter at 5,000 miles
Fuel filters (both) at 10,000 miles

Regular service:
Oil and filter at 7,500 miles
Fuel filters (both) at 15,000 miles

 

If you are sensitive to the price of the OEM filters, you can always use Racor filters. Again dieselfiltersonline.com is a great place to get them from.