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BlueOvalFitter 02-13-2019 06:30 PM
Updated Motorcraft Oil Filters
 
While at my local WM this morning I had a look see in the oil and filters section. I noticed the MC oil filter boxes had a new look to them. So, I opened an FL-400S and checked it out. The bypass valve looks like it has been extended about a 1/2". I haven't GOOGLED it yet, but I bet they did more than extend the bypass valve. I guess I will have to cut one open to see if there are any more improvements with the internal parts. Has anyone else noticed any improvements with the other MC oil filters?

glc 02-13-2019 07:03 PM
They probably switched OEM's. They *were* Purolator.

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forum...raft_Oil_Filte

BlueOvalFitter 02-13-2019 11:47 PM
Originally Posted by glc (Post 5247319)
They probably switched OEM's. They *were* Purolator.

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forum...raft_Oil_Filte
Yeah, Purolator has made MC oil filters for quite awhile now. But, the last few years, Purolators line of oil filters have been having some major issues with filter media tearing near the end caps. Then, these tears started showing up in some of the most popular MC oil filters. If they changed manufacturing companies, this was the reason for it. But, it would be nice to know whom it is (if they DID switch). :think:

Patman 02-14-2019 09:51 PM
What do you use a 400 on? Aren't all the modern. Trucks either 820s or 500s?

BlueOvalFitter 02-15-2019 01:29 AM
Originally Posted by Patman (Post 5247350)
What do you use a 400 on? Aren't all the modern. Trucks either 820s or 500s?
My 2007 F-150 4.2 V6 engine.

https://www.americantrucks.com/ford-...lter-9708.html

Labnerd 02-15-2019 11:08 AM
it would be nice to know whom it is (if they DID switch). https://www.f150online.com/forums/im...y-think005.gif
Champion Labs for both Motorcraft and factory installed.

BlueOvalFitter 02-15-2019 12:09 PM
Originally Posted by Labnerd (Post 5247358)
Champion Labs for both Motorcraft and factory installed.
So, they were fed up with the torn filter media from Purolator, huh? Is CL's any better than Purolator (less the tearing media)?
Are you a member at BITOG?

Labnerd 02-15-2019 05:51 PM
They are made per Ford specifications, not to a compromise of an existing product.

Are you a member at BITOG?
No and won't be.

ManualF150 02-15-2019 06:22 PM
I still have a box of the "original" larger filter media.

They aren't "for sale"... hehe :)

BlueOvalFitter 02-15-2019 10:12 PM
Originally Posted by Labnerd (Post 5247364)
They are made per Ford specifications, not to a compromise of an existing product.



No and won't be.
Same here. ;)

glc 02-15-2019 11:12 PM
Looks like filter manufacturers have been buying and selling off a lot lately. It looks like Fram and Champion are owned by the same company now. Wix and Purolator are owned by another company. Apparently there are only 4 companies that make oil filters now.

The Fram Extra Guard is still an orange can of death.

BlueOvalFitter 02-16-2019 04:33 AM
Originally Posted by glc (Post 5247372)
Looks like filter manufacturers have been buying and selling off a lot lately. It looks like Fram and Champion are owned by the same company now. Wix and Purolator are owned by another company. Apparently there are only 4 companies that make oil filters now.

The Fram Extra Guard is still an orange can of death.
GLC, I couldn't agree more!
You want to know why I like the OCOD so much? They are very bright to hone in on at 100 yards + when using them as AR-15 target practice!
:usa:

Fifty150 02-17-2019 01:55 AM
Originally Posted by ManualF150 (Post 5247366)
I still have a box of the "original" larger filter media.

They aren't "for sale"... hehe :)
Are you referring to when the canister was longer? The FL-400S used to be a bigger filter.


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