It's time for my second oil change so I've been doing some research. I'm not happy with the oil filter that was recommended to me by an autozone rep and I seen you guys like motocraft filters, but does anyone have an item code? Wouldn't want to close my eyes and randomly pick a filter...
if you want a motorcraft filter, theres really pretty much only the dealer option in most places, stop by and check em out
the cheapie orange Fram's have a cheapie cardboard anti-syphon back valve. The Motorcraft FL820S is the best bang for the buck, by far. Walmart has the best price, alot of other car parts houses carry them too.
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wife; 2006 Pony, manual trans, center fog grill, Pypes catback, quarter window louvers, BMR lowering springs, adj track bar, DRS pony emblem, 10" stripes, mycolor, factory GT wheels, brakes and suspension, FMC hood scoop, GT500 splitter, rocker stripe delete, smoked turn signals, FIA/Shelby stripes.
me; 05 black GT. manual trans, Shaker 1000, NSP stainless axlebacks, FIA/Shelby stripes, Pro 5.0, Cervinis window scoops.
Thanks guys, thanks to you I was able to look at all of them and make my pick. I decided on the Motocraft filter. Having ridden motorcycles all my life I was pretty prejudiced against Fram. But I tried to keep an open mind and the Motocraft looked the most decent. I got it at wal-mart by the way.
Note the FL820S is the same filter used on a ton of Ford and Ford family cars-both s197's, all the cars\trucks\vans that use the Duratec 3.0 engine.
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2008 V6 Deluxe Convertible, Torch Red/Parchment top and interior, 5-speed manual, Exterior Sport Appearance Package
Mods:
K&N 63 Aircharger Cold Air Intake, JBA Evol Axle-Back Exhaust, Hurst Competition/Plus Short Throw Shifter,
Ford Racing Performance Parts front strut brace,
Ford Racing Performance Parts rear lowering springs,
GT Vert rear anti-sway bar
the cheapie orange Fram's have a cheapie cardboard anti-syphon back valve. The Motorcraft FL820S is the best bang for the buck, by far. Walmart has the best price, alot of other car parts houses carry them too.
but they still work and pretty good.
fram and penz for years couldn't be much more happier
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i have yet to find some one else who when changing their oil ( every 2000 miles or when they get bored ) details the under side of their car.
X-C April 2010,Heads, Cam,Internals April 2011, or blown engine, witch ever comes first.
The transformation has begun!
OK, so it turns out the idiot who did the last oil change tightened the filter so much the gasket tore off the filter and got stuck to the car... Any ideas?
OK, so it turns out the idiot who did the last oil change tightened the filter so much the gasket tore off the filter and got stuck to the car... Any ideas?
Screwdriver?
yes CHANGE YOUR OWN OIL!
to get the filter off just get a filter wrench, its like a strap wrench but metal.
itl take her off.
theres also sockets that fit over a filter to allow a smaller socket and ratchet to get it off.
BE SURE TO PULL OFF THE OLD O RING, a common problem is with some filters, the o ring will stick up there, causeing a double gasket, oil leak.
remember if you chnge your own oil, coat the new oil filter threads, and o ring in NEW oil. screw it on, and as a general rule, hand tighten, then a quarter turn with filter wrench
OK, so it turns out the idiot who did the last oil change tightened the filter so much the gasket tore off the filter and got stuck to the car... Any ideas?
Screwdriver?
the filter gasket should be just a ring of rubber. I'd get a putty knife and scrape gently on the surface. By gently I mean hold the putty knife at a very steep angle so as not to gouge the mating surface. Take your time, it should come off easily. But again, DO NOT gouge that machined mating surface or you'll have an oil leak forever.
I never, ever let the minimum wage bozos at the quickie lube places change my oil. They think that by cranking down as hard as they can on the filter that it won't leak. Not true, once you distort the oil filter gasket it will leak, or bond itself to the mating surface.
Changing your own oil is cheap, easy and while you're under the car you get time to check everything else over a bit. Look for other leaks, smashed parts, loose connectors, all kinds of important stuff.
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wife; 2006 Pony, manual trans, center fog grill, Pypes catback, quarter window louvers, BMR lowering springs, adj track bar, DRS pony emblem, 10" stripes, mycolor, factory GT wheels, brakes and suspension, FMC hood scoop, GT500 splitter, rocker stripe delete, smoked turn signals, FIA/Shelby stripes.
me; 05 black GT. manual trans, Shaker 1000, NSP stainless axlebacks, FIA/Shelby stripes, Pro 5.0, Cervinis window scoops.
the filter gasket should be just a ring of rubber. I'd get a putty knife and scrape gently on the surface. By gently I mean hold the outty knife at a very steep angle so as not to gouge the mating surface. Take your time, it should come off easily. But again, DO NOT gouge that machined mating surface or you'll have an oil leak forever.
I never, ever let the minimum wage bozos at the quickie lube places change my oil. They think that by cranking down as hard as they can on the filter that it won't leak. Not true, once you distort the oil filter gasket it will leak, or bond itself to the mating surface.
Changing your own oil is cheap, easy and while you're under the car you get time to check everything else over a bit. Look for other leaks, smashed parts, loose connectors, all kinds of important stuff.
or detail the under side of your car......guilty
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i have yet to find some one else who when changing their oil ( every 2000 miles or when they get bored ) details the under side of their car.
X-C April 2010,Heads, Cam,Internals April 2011, or blown engine, witch ever comes first.
The transformation has begun!
OK, so it turns out the idiot who did the last oil change tightened the filter so much the gasket tore off the filter and got stuck to the car... Any ideas?
Screwdriver?
Pull it off with your fingers. That happens frequently.
fram and penz for years couldn't be much more happier
read this lab study of oil filters, you may change your mind about spending $7 for a good filter to go on your $5,000 engine as opposed to $3 for a POS orange filter;
Oil filter code? 
