Caterpillar · EPA07
ELITE-A169: Replacement DPF for Caterpillar C7, EPA07
An OEM+ diesel particulate filter built in Canada to replace 1 OEM part number, with a stainless housing, mesh-sealed substrate and TIG-welded sensor ports.
Pricing: set by your local distributor. Elite parts average 15% below other aftermarket brands and up to 66% below OEM list, because Elite builds in-house and sells only through distributors.
Specifications
| Elite part # | ELITE-A169 |
|---|---|
| Make | Caterpillar |
| Model years | 2007 - 2009 |
| Emissions standard | EPA07 |
| Engine | ACERT C-Series | 7.2L | I-6 |
| Typical application | Class 5-7 Medium Duty — School buses, medium trucks, Freightliner M2, GMC Topkick/Kodiak, Ford F-650/F-750 (EPA07 only · CAT exited on-highway 2010) |
| Warranty | 3 years, unlimited miles |
| Built in | Newmarket, Ontario, Canada |
Replaces these OEM part numbers
Where to get the ELITE-A169
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Toronto & the GTA 6
Vancouver & the Lower Mainland 6
DistributorUnverified
Diesel Emissions Service (DES) - Vancouver
19100 Airport Way, Unit 112, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 0E2
DistributorUnverified
99 Truck Parts & Industrial Equipment Ltd
12905 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2T1
OEM vs. Elite OEM+
| Typical OEM DPF | Elite OEM+ DPF | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Often aluminized steel | Premium stainless steel |
| Corrosion | Coating can degrade with salt and moisture | Built for Canadian and northern US winters |
| Filter retention | May lack a dedicated mechanical stop | Wire-mesh seals and retaining rings on both sides |
| Sensor ports | Commonly resistance-welded | TIG-welded with filler wire |
| Warranty | Varies | 3 years, unlimited miles |