Does anyone know for sure if Mobil 1 filters have the anti-drain back valve. I did a search and only found one negative comment and that concerned the anti-drain back valve. I bought three of these filters last week, should I use them or return them???

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2000 F-150, XLT, SC, 5.4, 4X4, 355 LS, ORP, Black/Silver, class III, single CD, sliding glass, med. gray, keyless, elect. shift, engine date 8-18-99, Superchip. '93 Harley Fatboy Black & tons of chrome

 

Not sure about the Mobil 1 filters. I am using Mobil 1 Synthetic oil with a Motorcraft filter. The Motorcraft filters works very well.

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1999 F-150 XLT SuperCab - Sport Package, 5.4L, 3:55 Ratio, 2WD, Gold/Tan, (MFG date 5/99)
Mobile1/802s

 

You can't open the box and look to see for yourself?

It's either made of rubber or silicone.

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I would recommend their use. Yes, it does have the valve.

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with super engine cooling/Auxilary transmission cooling HD package, Heavy duty shocks, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, FORD bedliner, FORD black tubular cab steps, K&N air filter, mar-hyde rubberized undercoating, Modine climate filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 oil and filter

 

What does the anti-drain back valve look like

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2000 F-150, XLT, SC, 5.4, 4X4, 355 LS, ORP, Black/Silver, class III, single CD, sliding glass, med. gray, keyless, elect. shift, engine date 8-18-99, Superchip. '93 Harley Fatboy Black & tons of chrome

 

Lets see.

There is the big hole in the middle of the filter-Then there are the eight or so smaller holes around that big hole.

The Antidrain valve will be a rubber looking piece that is just behind those small holes, some are orange and some are black. but this is what keeps the oil from draining oil of the filter when your engine is off.

Hope this helps



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msparks Thank you for your reply, now I know what to look for.

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2000 F-150, XLT, SC, 5.4, 4X4, 355 LS, ORP, Black/Silver, class III, single CD, sliding glass, med. gray, keyless, elect. shift, engine date 8-18-99, Superchip. '93 Harley Fatboy Black & tons of chrome

 

Yes it has the valve. Secondly, I only know of 1 filter that is supposedly better, Amsoil. The Mobil1 filter has one of the best flow characteristics due to its filter composition. It also achieves high flow without giving up filtration properties. In other words, it flows better than most and filters as well as the best!

It will filter as well as the Motorcraft but the Mobil1 will allow oil to flow through the filter faster at startup and under stress. Its also has a stronger casing than most others.

Very VERY high quality filter. But at a price! Around $10.

If you only use your truck to drive on the road, no severe duty use, and change the oil properly (according to your use), there is no reason you can't stick with Motorcraft.

Towing, off-road, lots of cold starts, etc... You might want to think about using better oil and filters.... That is, if you care about wear!

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Rand

98 Ford Expedition 4X4 XLT
5.4, 3.73s, 17" wheels,
Homemade 3" "COLD" Air-Box
mod, SuperChip, Amsoil
everywhere but tranny, Perma-
Cool combo 6 pass trans/oil
cooler (FQR 5.4 @ 50K)

 

Mobil 1 oil filter for me. It the only oil filter I use and feel safe with!

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1997 f150 xlt black extended cab 4.6, 4x2
mercon v, k&n filter
load lok liner.
future plans--- 17 inch rims and tires

 

Do Pennzoil filters have "the valve" that's what was put in at my last Mobil 1 oil change.....

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
Hoping for deliverance from door crack hell.

 

I am about to do my first oil change on my beloved SCrew. I am going to use Mobil 1. My questions are:

Do you need to use a different oil filter with synthetic oil?

Do any of you have your dealer change your oil, and if so, are they willing to put in a non Motorcraft motor oil?

Thanks in advance for your help.



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MIKEnTN

2001 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4
Toreador Red with Silver Two Tone, Med. Graphite Int., 5.4 V-8, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III towing, Skid Plates, 17" Alum Wheels, Sliding Rear Window, Remote Keyless Entry, Rhino Liner.

AWESOME Truck!

 

MikenTennessee,

You do not have to use a special filter when running synthetic oil. Mobil 1 filters use a synthetic material rather than paper, and this supposedly allows better flow rates. I use the Mobil 1 filter (M1-210) and think it is a great filter..but expensive. The Motorcraft FL-820S is also a fine filter..and I still use it from time to time. The Mobil 1 filter has the silcone anti-drain back valve AND a bypass valve (that the Motorcraft does not have).

I have Mobil 1 5W-30 and a Motorcraft filter on my truck at this time. On the next change, I plan on using the Mobil 1 filter again.

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with super engine cooling/Auxilary transmission cooling HD package, Heavy duty shocks, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, FORD bedliner, FORD black tubular cab steps, K&N air filter, mar-hyde rubberized undercoating, Modine climate filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 oil, build 7/2000




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