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Real Or Fale OEM Oil Filter

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by jericho777, Feb 11, 2024.

  1. Feb 11, 2024 at 5:08 AM
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    jericho777

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    So I purchased 10 Toyota oil filters Made In Thailand from eBay. After looking around I noticed others that were genuine Toyota that had a slightly different box, particularly a second barcode.
    Are the ones I bought real or fake? What's up with the different packaging? I don't want to put an inferior part in my vehicle.
    This is the ones I purchased
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    Others
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  2. Feb 11, 2024 at 2:41 PM
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    wi_taco

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  3. Feb 11, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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    3JOH22A

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    The broken English is a telltale sign of a counterfeit:

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    Link to the eBay listing?
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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  6. Feb 11, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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    What's my next step then?
     
  7. Feb 11, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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  8. Feb 11, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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    Was scanning the "OEM" filters and a lot look fake. No surprise.
     
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    3JOH22A

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    They're pretty upfront about it being not genuine Toyota :notsure:

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  11. Feb 11, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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    Oh you're correct. It came up in an OEM search and assumed because the box said Toyota it was. Didn't read the whole add. Good catch. Thanks.
     
  12. Feb 11, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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  13. Feb 11, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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    The packaging and photos clearly make this a counterfeit item. You can contact the seller and arrange for a return, though you're on the hook for return shipping costs. It's also possible for the seller to request you ship the item to a different location (like Thailand or China) than where it shipped from (California). If the seller is straight up unresponsive, you can dispute the charge through Paypal.

    There's a "report this item" link in the eBay listing that you can use to report counterfeit goods, but that probably won't get you a refund.

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  14. Feb 11, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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  15. Feb 11, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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    Looks like the one on the left!
    The box is different though.
     
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    I always buy from a Toyota or Lexus dealer. :tinfoilhat:
     
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  17. Feb 11, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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    Thanks again for reporting the listing(s) you found.

    Ebay's response:

    What happened:

    We looked into your report and didn’t find the listing to be in violation of our policy. This determination was made using automation or artificial intelligence.

    If you reported content that isn’t listed below, we’ll send a separate email once we’ve made a decision.

    Thank you for being part of the eBay community.
    Thanks,
    eBay

    Please don't reply to this message. It was sent from an address that doesn't accept incoming email.
     
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  18. Feb 11, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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    Don't know. I get mine from the dealer for 5 bucks and call it a day.
     
  20. Feb 11, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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