Oil Filter for Subaru Forester: Chromed Steel
This oil filter for the Subaru Forester is specified around chromed steel, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is reorders that did not match the approved sample, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Oil Filter |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Forester |
| Material / finish | Chromed Steel |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Titanium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Aluminium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Ceramic Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Cast Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- CNC machining
- anodising
- precision stamping
- shot blasting
- injection moulding
- gravity casting
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for long-distance touring. Related applications include adventure travel, night riding, security patrols, delivery fleets, ride-hailing fleets.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 500 pieces per line.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
