Oil Filters Backordered for RT Until September????????????

[ARtraveler]

Just got a call from my dealer. I brought the 2014 RT in for its 3000 mile oil change/filter service.

I am told BRP changed the oil filter and that the correct one is backordered until September.

If this is true--it is a heck of a way to run a company.

RIGHT NOW: I am in the trust but verify mode.

Any input from out there in Spyderland?

[Dan McNally]

I just checked the BRP Online store . . . oil change kits are "Temporarily Unavailable" . . . WTF? Is everyone supposed to park their rides all summer? BRP, "you got some splainin' to do!"

[bill pitman]

How is something like this even possible!
Please say it ain't so, Joe....

[Jim&Teresa]

Just got a call from my dealer. I brought the 2014 RT in for its 3000 mile oil change/filter service.

I am told BRP changed the oil filter and that the correct one is backordered until September.

If this is true--it is a heck of a way to run a company.

RIGHT NOW: I am in the trust buy verify mode.

Any input from out there in Spyderland?

Thanks for the heads-up on this issue. I have my 3000 mile check this Thursday. Dealer said of no issues when I scheduled it!
I'll let you know what I find when I'm in there later this week......

[ARtraveler]

I just checked the BRP Online store . . . oil change kits are "Temporarily Unavailable" . . . WTF? Is everyone supposed to park their rides all summer? BRP, "you got some splainin' to do!"

I will have a lot more to say if the situation is true. If I were to keep rydeing I would have over 10K miles by September.

[ulflyer]

Curious situation! The two I picked up earlier looked and measured identical to the ones used in the pre-'14's other than it has a hole with grommet on both ends so that the filter cap, that looks sorta like a dip stick, can go thru the filter. The top end grommet next to the cap is sealed when the cap is screwed down. The grommets are the same size as the ones on the pre'14's.

Hiflo should get cracking and produce some to fit.

[SpyderAnn01]

Several people have reported this znd they were pooh poohed.

[maliamd]

Nothing ever changes. You would think BRP would have learned from previous supply issues. Dumb and dumber continues....

[Chupaca]

I would call other dealer and find some..try here...http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oempa...ication...they may have some...

[ARtraveler]

Several people have reported this znd they were pooh poohed.

I missed these??? But--I do feel poohed upon

[ARtraveler]

I would call other dealer and find some..try here...http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oempa...ication...they may have some...

I have a message in to THE dealer. Will see what they have to say.

[DrewNJ]

Anyone care to post up the dimensions of the filter. I have a hard time believing that the filter is a one platform filter.

Sounds like the same filter that comes out of the skis....

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[ulflyer]

Anyone care to post up the dimensions of the filter. I have a hard time believing that the filter is a one platform filter.

Sounds like the same filter that comes out of the skis....

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Same size as this but with a hole & grommet on both ends. If you're bold enough, make your own by cutting a hole and putting a rubber grommet on from your old OEM filter.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...der+oil+filter

[DrewNJ]

And how does that compare to this?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...at=0&_from=R40

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[DrewNJ]

The number for the filter in the skis is kn556. One of you 1330 guys should easily be able to cross reference the stock 1330 filter


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[ARtraveler]

A bump for the morning crowd.

EDIT: A bit surprised at the lack of comments.

[Bob Denman]

...Just waiting to see what will happpen next...

[ARtraveler]

...Just waiting to see what will happpen next...

There you are! Was wondering if you had anything to say.

[Highwayman2013]

BRP should have used a commonly available filter, preferably spin on. I can go in any auto parts store and get an oil filter for my 1700 Vulcan.

[DrewNJ]

BRP should have used a commonly available filter, preferably spin on. I can go in any auto parts store and get an oil filter for my 1700 Vulcan.

spin on filters are on their way out completely. cartridge filters are replacing spin on filters as time goes on.

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[cohoff]

Several people have reported this znd they were pooh poohed.

Thanx Ann, I was one of the ones who was poohed poohed. My dealer is just as frustrated as I am with not being able to get the oil filter for my 2014 RT. I called 4 other dealers and finally found one who has them. They are sending a couple to my dealer....one to use now and I will keep the other for a spare for my next oil change.

[BajaRon]

Thanx Ann, I was one of the ones who was poohed poohed. My dealer is just as frustrated as I am with not being able to get the oil filter for my 2014 RT. I called 4 other dealers and finally found one who has them. They are sending a couple to my dealer....one to use now and I will keep the other for a spare for my next oil change.

Semi-Guilty as charged. I was pooh-poohing the dealer that said they couldn't get them (not the poster(s). This based upon the fact that I was able to get them easily from my dealer and the assumption that BRP would not let this happen.

If my PP'ing was misdirected I apologize.

[ulflyer]

And how does that compare to this?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...at=0&_from=R40

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Assume you mean this one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/OIL-FILTER-S...e9addc&vxp=mtr

Buy one and send me the measurements and I'll compare it to the new '14 filter that I have on hand.

May stop at my dealer tmr; if so, will compare the two filters. Only diff in stock numbers are the last digit, Seadoo being a "1" and the Can Am "3".

[cohoff]

Semi-Guilty as charged. I was pooh-poohing the dealer that said they couldn't get them (not the poster(s). This based upon the fact that I was able to get them easily from my dealer and the assumption that BRP would not let this happen.

If my PP'ing was misdirected I apologize.

I am semi-guilty of not realizing you were PP'ing my dealer and not me. I appreciate your post Ron, thank you!

[ivanlee]

Nothing ever changes. You would think BRP would have learned from previous supply issues. Dumb and dumber continues....