Just changed my oil and oil filter for first time and after beating my filter and bloodying my knuckels for almost 1 1/2 hours, I went to a local mechanic and bought the perfect solution. This filter wrench is the best one I have found anywhere. It takes a 3/8" ratchet drive and can only turn one way, counter clockwise. It fits the FL-820S filter perfect and doesn't slip off. I've seen others that you have to bolt in 3 places on top that are similiar, but this one is spring loaded and catches on the grooves of the filter. My filter was half caved in too and it still worked great!!! Took 10 seconds to get it off and man was it TIGHT! Anyway, I believe you can get it from NAPA auto parts stores, thats where this was from. Give it a try...



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My SCrew:
Gen III, 2001 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 Limited Slip, Black Exterior, Med Graphite Leather Captians Chairs with "BUN Warmers", Sliding Rear Window, Power Moonroof, Class III Trailer Tow Group, Skid Plates, Bed Extender, 6 Disc CD...

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Great tip!

It's funny how tight it is in there with such a big truck.

I will be going to NAPA today...

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2001 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
5.4L, 4x4, all options (except leather), CORRECTED radiator

 

What's it called?

Joe



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Thanks to everyone on this board for teaching me so much about my new truck.

** Purchased on 03/14/01 **
White/Arizona Beige Lariat
Captains Chairs Gen III(medium Parchment)
5.4L V-8
Moon Roof
Single CD
Bed Extender
Cab Steps
Towing Package
Ford Bed Mat
** Built 12/00 **

 

the Trick is to break the filter loose while engine oil is cold then drive around few miles then change your oil and filter

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Ordered 11/8/00
Build Date 11/27/00
Delivery Date 1/06/01
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XLT 2001 Supercrew
Arizona Beige
5.4
Tow Pk
Captain chairs
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Ford Duraliner.
Stull Billet Grill
Front Tow Hitch
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Joe, I'm not sure the name of it since I bought it direct from a local mechanic, but he said he got it from the napa truck that stops at his shop. I will try and see if I can get the name of the product.

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My SCrew:
Gen III, 2001 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 Limited Slip, Black Exterior, Med Graphite Leather Captians Chairs with "BUN Warmers", Sliding Rear Window, Power Moonroof, Class III Trailer Tow Group, Skid Plates, Bed Extender, 6 Disc CD...

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Huskerscrew...Thanks for the tip. I'll have to get one of those filter wrenchs also. How did you handle the mess of oil that leaks out as you loosen the filter plus when you finally pull the filter off a few more gurgles come out. Sure makes a mess dripping all over the place. Also, was there a small wire bundle (maybe 2 or 3 wires wrapped with electrical tape) looping under your filter? Seems like a bad place for wires up against a hot oil filter.

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2001 F-150 SCrew Lariat
4x4 - 5.4L - 3.55LS
White over Az Beige
Moon Roof
6 CD Chgr
Running Bds
Class III Trailer Tow
Rear Slider Window
DuraLiner.
ARE Z-Series Camper Top
SCrew Born 10/00

 

tom63301 Doesn't your truck have a little drip pan mounted onto the frame? Mine has one, thought it was pretty neat.I thought thry all had one.

 

Changed mine last weekend. It was a bear getting it off alright. I just used a normal filter wrench though. As for the wires, I believe those are your oil pressure sending unit wires. Mine were right in the way as well. I tucked them up beside the aluminum base the filter screws to. They are out of the way now. As for the mess, sure is, even with the little drip tray on the frame member there. Beats the hell out of me why they can't design a more user friendly setup. I've been considering a remote filter setup like the older F150's. Not up by the bumper but at least in a more reasonable spot. Did you guys put in the 5w20 stuff or got with something else??

Hey, Huskerscrew, I lived in NE most my life, around Hastings. Great state but I've really been enjoying riding my bikes year round down here.

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- 2001 F150 Harley Davidson Special
- 1993 Mazda Miata, wifes car
- 1994 Harley Davidson Heritage
- 1976 Honda CB750K, Original
- 1965 Honda 305 Dream, Original
- 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, Original
- 1971 Norton Commando
- 1970 Honda Trail 90, Original
- Yamaha 500 Short Tracker, racing #69
- 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, wifes bike
- 1981 Honda Passport 70, wifes bike

 

Irutt.....You just had to go and ask that question, didn't you... I did not and will not put 5w-20 in any thing I own.(not even my lawnmower)

 

I thought 5w-20 oil was a bit thin too but since Ford recommends and I didn't design the engine, I'll go by the book. I'm sure it doesn't hurt to put 5w-30 but just in case, I also don't want to take a chance and void the warrenty if a problem did arise. The only problem with 5w-20 is you can't find it anywhere besides Walmart right now. My local Walmart was only carrying 2 quarts at a time but finally by my request ordered 3 cases of it and I snuck in and bought em all.

Hey Irutt, how's it going fellow(former) Nebraskan I've been on here before with the name ScrewDriver2001, but decided to change it (only problem is, I'm a new member again) lol!

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My SCrew:
Gen III, 2001 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 Limited Slip, Black Exterior, Med Graphite Leather Captians Chairs with "BUN Warmers", Sliding Rear Window, Power Moonroof, Class III Trailer Tow Group, Skid Plates, Bed Extender, 6 Disc CD...

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I went ahead and put in 5W20 like a good dubby. Went to Walmart and they only had 7 qts so I bought them all. Wasn't cheap either. Paid $1.77 per qt for those suckers. The local Ford dealer wanted $2.25 per qt. Hopefully the stuff will start getting more common as time goes on. I can't imagine the engine being bothered by 5W30 but for now I will try to stay with 5W20.

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2001 F-150 SCrew Lariat
4x4 - 5.4L - 3.55LS
White over Az Beige
Moon Roof
6 CD Chgr
Running Bds
Class III Trailer Tow
Rear Slider Window
DuraLiner.
ARE Z-Series Camper Top
SCrew Born 10/00

 

Did my first change today, and I was prepared with a new-fangled high-tech oil wrench -- everyone here had me scared to death! Heck, that filter came off easy as pie with a plain old wraparound wrench with the rubber inside the metal strap. I also found that drain pan to be pretty helpful, just crack the filter open and let most of the oil trickle out first, then tip the filter and pour enough to let you work the filter out through its surroundings. No problemo. Also installed a Fumoto oil drain valve to make future changes much easier. Life is good!

 

Anybody find out for sure where you can get this wrench?

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
Built 5/14/01
Shipped 5/15/01
Delivered to dealer- 5/23/01
Accepted - 5/25/01
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior, 265/75/16 Michelin LTX M/S tires

MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
Lightning headlights, corners and tails (they look great on red)
RAVIN Z-55's exiting out the rear @ 45 degree angle. LOVE IT!!!

Keep it looking good with:
KLASSE AIO
KLASSE SG
Blitz wax
EF Hi-intensity
Vinylex
Eagle 1 QD
Microfiber and 100% cotton towels

FUTURE MODS:
LINE-X liner
front tint

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I found some similar wrenches. Going to NALA today to see if they might have it. If so I will get part number.

http://www.houseway.com.tw/autotool/engine/engine08.htm

http://www.tireservicecentral.com/Pr...n_tools_10.htm

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
Built 5/14/01
Shipped 5/15/01
Delivered to dealer- 5/23/01
Accepted - 5/25/01
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior, 265/75/16 Michelin LTX M/S tires

MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
Lightning headlights, corners and tails (they look great on red)
RAVIN Z-55's exiting out the rear @ 45 degree angle. LOVE IT!!!

Keep it looking good with:
KLASSE AIO
KLASSE SG
Blitz wax
EF Hi-intensity
Vinylex
Eagle 1 QD
Microfiber and 100% cotton towels

FUTURE MODS:
LINE-X liner
front tint

E-MAIL: SCOOBY14B@AOL.com