Originally Posted by Davew77

I have no idea where it is, was or should be made. But I would hope that it is authentic, and not some knockoff, if it came from a legit Lexus website.

I sometimes see on Amazon people saying things aren't authentic because something came from a different country than they used to see. Sometimes they may be correct. But sometimes it's because the company changed locations or uses multiple locations.

As an example, a couple of months ago I ordered a few Polo shirts directly from Ralph Lauren. Some shirts say "Made in Vietnam" while others say "Made in Sri Lanka". Anyway, after a few washings I've noticed that the Sri Lanka shirts do not appear to have faded, but the Vietnam shirts have clearly faded (I have some of the same color but from different countries, which allows me to see a clear difference). They were all washed together every single time they were washed, so they have had the exact same treatments. I can safely say they are all authentic since they came directly from Ralph Lauren, but they are not all of the same quality. I now know to buy them in person and to make sure they are not from Vietnam.

Originally Posted by Davew77

If it's the same filter, why is the color clearly different? One is white and one is yellow. Is it made from different materials? As I said before, just because it fits doesn't mean it's the same. It may not filter as well. The different materials may even appear to be as efficient as the other materials, but may break down faster over time. You usually get what you pay for... Most spark plugs look identical too. But there's a clear difference between platinum and copper. They may appear to work the same at first, but give them time and you'll see they aren't the same.

If you want to convince me, show me an oil analysis from oil ran for the same number of miles through each filter. Otherwise, this is nothing more than conjecture.

Use what you want. It's not my ride. I know what I'll be using.


Edit: I just want to add that I'm not saying you are wrong. You could be right. But I am saying that I am not 100% convinced these are the exact same filters or that they both filter as well over time.

Originally Posted by Davew77

If it's the same filter, why is the color clearly different? One is white and one is yellow. Is it made from different materials? As I said before, just because it fits doesn't mean it's the same. It may not filter as well. The different materials may even appear to be as efficient as the other materials, but may break down faster over time. You usually get what you pay for... Most spark plugs look identical too. But there's a clear difference between platinum and copper. They may appear to work the same at first, but give them time and you'll see they aren't the same.

If you want to convince me, show me an oil analysis from oil ran for the same number of miles through each filter. Otherwise, this is nothing more than conjecture.

Use what you want. It's not my ride. I know what I'll be using.


Edit: I just want to add that I'm not saying you are wrong. You could be right. But I am saying that I am not 100% convinced these are the exact same filters or that they both filter as well over time.

Originally Posted by lexusrus

Yes, I know EXACTLY what you are saying with the shirts. These are often outsourced and wherever cheapest is where they get made "that week/month". Similarly (sadly) goes for some of the "generic medications". A shirt may fade differently, but an Rx medication is different (often it is the "delivery mechanism within the medication that is the trade secret". While the "active ingredients" are well known.)

One more thing I noticed is that the part number is not printed on the actual filter in one of its "leaves/fins" as in my prior Lexus oil filters that I had ordered (via Amazon, not LexusPartsNow) and used on my other Lexus vehicles. IDK what is happening? Fake OR ??? The actual oil filter is very sturdy and appears well made and not flimsy.

The only way for me to find out is for me to actually go to a Lexus dealer and ask for an oil filter for the RCF and see what the box says and what the filter exactly looks like.

I will keep all posted on my findings.

Originally Posted by Davew77

I also have no idea. But I would be interested in hearing what you find out.

I have not ordered from Lexuspartsnow before. I have heard of it and I have always assumed that it is a website owned and operated by Lexus. But if it is owned and operated by an outside source, then there is no guarantee that what you get is authentic. As you said, I would go to a Lexus dealer and cross-check it with a part you know to be authentic.


update: I will really be interested in what you find out now. Lexuspartsnow is owned and operated by Genuine Parts Giant, Inc. A quick Google search brought up some negative stuff about them. BBB has 1 review and 6 complaints and none are positive (they have a F rating). They are on ripoff report too. So I'm curious to know if what you received is authentic or not. Missing part numbers throws a flag for me. It would be like receiving a windshield that wasn't etched with the Lexus name.

Originally Posted by lexusrus

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Originally Posted by Davew77

So it's Amazon's job to stamp the part numbers on them?

Originally Posted by Davew77

So it's Amazon's job to stamp the part numbers on them?

Originally Posted by flowrider

^^^^It didn't come in a box If you look at the pics I posted above, the filter has no markings. But, the box does.

Lou