What is the proper oil filter for 5.4L ? I have heared that most do not hace a check valve? What Motorcraft filter # should I use and what do I look for on the filter body.

Thanks Ron

 

Amsoil SDF11!!!!!!!

 

Mobil 1 M1-210 .

 

Motorcraft FL820-s

I still think this is the best for these motors.

 

I agree 100% with bambino...

 

I changed the oil last week in my new truck, apprx 1500 mi, and I am decided to use the Motorcraft brand since it has the correct silicon valve. It was about $ 3.00 at O'Reilly's.

 

I drove a 98 F-150 to 204,000 miles using nothing but Mobil 1 Tri-synthetic and Mobil 1 or K&N Oil Filters. Traded it in last week for a 2001.

 

Purolator Pure-One PL24651. The Motorcraft filter is essentially a Purolator Filter and is also a very good filter and cheap too!

 

My truck is a 2000 with a 5.4 and sounds like a rods banging around when I first crank it. I have been running 10w-30 and a Fram filter. So I am going to try 5w-30 and the ford filter to see if that helps. If not guess I battel Ford for a new motor.

 

Ron-Ron
I bet the other filter will help. From everything I've read Fram is the worst to buy. Take a look at this oil filter study (I get this link gets posted somewhere once a week! )

It's the same as minimopar's but for some reason his link isn't working so use this one:

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/

I use the Ford filter on my v6. So good so far. Plus if you ever have to battle with the dealer in regards to a problem.... it will probably help

Huskermac
What engine? Just curious.

 

I also run the Purolator Pure-one. I read in one of the oil studies posted somewhere where it is a very good filter. I have no true facts to prove to me that the K&N filter is any better. So for the price I get em (20% off) they do just fine.

 

Sorry it took so long to get back. Moving (putting the truck to use). It was the 4.6L.

 

I go for the Mobil one filter on clean oil is happy oil

 

HUSKERMAC
Off topic

What did you get for your high milage trade if you don't mind.

I am in the process of finding new 2002 and will be trading 98 F-150 XLT Ext. Cab 4.6 with 120,000 miles. One dealer offered me 7,000 for my mint trade.

 

Motorcraft FL820S......