Oil filter survey, What do you use?
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Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Huntingtown, MD USA
I have always used Fram. Even like the sure grip so I don't drop the hot oil-filled container on my head when changing. After reading the link above, I'll go with purolator and wear a helmet next time. 
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97 F150 Lariat 4X4 Ext. Cab. 5.4, AT, Gibson Side Swept, K&N, Bosch Platinum +4's (Both doors cracked:-( )
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97 F150 Lariat 4X4 Ext. Cab. 5.4, AT, Gibson Side Swept, K&N, Bosch Platinum +4's (Both doors cracked:-( )
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Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Columbus, Georgia
cruiseman,
I know exactly what you are talking about! I bought 2 FRAM filters for my F-150..found the study posted on another thread then decided to open one up for myself to see just what was inside. I could not believe what I found inside. I will also not use FRAM again.
Luckily I still had the receipt from the store..so I returned the other FRAM filter.
msparks,
I saw the K&N filter also..and almost bought one. Like the MOBIL 1 filters, they are also very expensive. If anyone tries the K&N filter (or opens one up)...please post what you think of it.
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II
I know exactly what you are talking about! I bought 2 FRAM filters for my F-150..found the study posted on another thread then decided to open one up for myself to see just what was inside. I could not believe what I found inside. I will also not use FRAM again.
Luckily I still had the receipt from the store..so I returned the other FRAM filter.
msparks,
I saw the K&N filter also..and almost bought one. Like the MOBIL 1 filters, they are also very expensive. If anyone tries the K&N filter (or opens one up)...please post what you think of it.
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II
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From: Stevensville, MT
I changed my oil (only) at 260 miles, using Castrol GTX 5w30. Last night I changed my oil at 1415 miles this time using Mobil 1 5w30 and a Motorcraft filter. I was going to wait until 3000 miles to start using Mobil 1, but the weather is getting cold. I will change oil again at 3000 miles, and then every 3000 miles after that.
From everything that I have seen, Mobil 1 is worth the money (especially if you have a heavy foot). Motorcraft and Purolator filters get the nod here, and a Mobil 1 filter if I feel like spending four times the money that day!
I think that the 5000 mile change interval in the owners manual is a bit of a stretch.
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2000 F-150 4x4 SuperCab XLT, 5.4 liter Triton V8 - Windsor, 4R70W automatic, Sterling 9.75" w/3.55 limited slip, towing package, sliding rear window, CD, keyless entry, Amazon Green / Silver.
77 Bronco, 64 Falcon
[This message has been edited by SDDL-UP (edited 11-30-1999).]
From everything that I have seen, Mobil 1 is worth the money (especially if you have a heavy foot). Motorcraft and Purolator filters get the nod here, and a Mobil 1 filter if I feel like spending four times the money that day!
I think that the 5000 mile change interval in the owners manual is a bit of a stretch.
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2000 F-150 4x4 SuperCab XLT, 5.4 liter Triton V8 - Windsor, 4R70W automatic, Sterling 9.75" w/3.55 limited slip, towing package, sliding rear window, CD, keyless entry, Amazon Green / Silver.
77 Bronco, 64 Falcon
[This message has been edited by SDDL-UP (edited 11-30-1999).]