I have learned over the years that it is best to be armed to the hilt with knowledge about my vehicle when purchasing parts. The counter guys are usually generalist, meaning they have a certain amount of knowledge about ALL or at least MOST automobiles, which is fine for them and the company they represent. But I am concerned about MY vehicle, so I do the homework before entering the store. I am there to BUY a part that I need. Whether the transaction occurs or not depends mostly on price & availabilty. I am NOT there to get an education or argue with what a damned computer screen says. Nothing pisses me off more than to lay a part on the counter, tell the guy what its from, answer 20 other questions about crap like how many doors my truck has, only to have the idiot tell me there is no such part in existance---the part laying before him doesn't exist and never came on a production vehicle because his little puter can't come up with a part number.digdoug wrote:Yes.That is exactly the problem. Napa also shows the correct 2041filter,but it is the second choice.Which would be better,to be sold a filter that is too short,and never know until the engine is wore out(or until you see dirt inside the houseing) or sell one that fits correctly? I see this as a HUGE PROBLEM, for us Sweptline owners with318s, that needs corrected.I know for a fact that the 2041 is correct for the 1967 ,1968 trucks.I think that the 2020 is for later years or cars.
Thanks for asking,
Doug
I try to always have BOTH the bad part AND the part number in hand when dealing auto parts stores, and sometimes it's still not enough.
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Since I'm the idiot crawling under my ride doing the work I'd just assume do it correctly with the right piece the first time. Counterboy ain't gonna come fix it if I get sent home with the wrong stuff.
Bucky