Oil Filter Question
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Oil Filter Question
Not sure where to put this, but...
Went to the parts store today to get a filter for my oil change. Got the Motorcraft FL400S, like always. My question is the old filter with the exact same numbers was about 3/4 of an inch shorter than the new one.
Anybody know how come. It's not a problem, I just thought it was weird.
Went to the parts store today to get a filter for my oil change. Got the Motorcraft FL400S, like always. My question is the old filter with the exact same numbers was about 3/4 of an inch shorter than the new one.
Anybody know how come. It's not a problem, I just thought it was weird.
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My Lightning uses an 820S and it is also smaller than before. Probably just a cost saving move for Ford.
The Motorcraft filters used to be made by Purolator and may still be, so I'm not worried about quality. The only difference is a little less oil capacity.
The Motorcraft filters used to be made by Purolator and may still be, so I'm not worried about quality. The only difference is a little less oil capacity.