The correct filter choice can reduce maintenance cost and machine down time. It is the job of your filter system to remove contamination. Just because a replacement filter fits in the same location as the original branded filter does not mean it will have the same performance. Equipment manufactures choose filters based on criteria related to their machines such as component type being protected, system flow and pressure, and temperatures. We recently had a customer that replaced his air filter with a filter from his local parts store. The part store cross referenced the manufacturers filter number in error. The customer took the filter back to his job site and installed the filter on his machine. The filter fit perfectly but did not have the same specifications as the original filter. The customer ended up with a very costly repair of replacing a blown engine because the air filter allowed dirt to get into the engine. We strongly recommend purchasing all your filters from your equipment dealer!