Ok, aftger everyone's input I decided to change to Mobil 1 from Syntec. Now the question is, Mobil 1 filter or Motorcraft?

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i am going with mobil 1 all the way on my first oil change. the best oils are supposed to be amsoil-mobil-syntec and the best filters are supposed to be amsoil-mobil- pure 1. i am going with mobil 1 oil and mobil 1 filter just because they are easy to find.
my 2 cents.

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Dont you guys think we should have a forum just for oil and filters

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Would using Mobil 1 oil and filter invite risk of warranty hassles ? Does Mobile 1 have the same API specs as Motorcraft 5w-20 ? I have an '01 5.4 L with 16k miles. Thanks...........

 

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Are you sure? He has an '01.

 

Knock yourself out! This guy has a great page!

http://members.nbci.com/minimopar/oilfilterstudy.html

 

 

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After the work I did cutting apart a Motorcraft oil filter and comparing it to an "equivalent" Fram, https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000766.html , I'm sticking with observable quality I know -- Motorcraft.

Especially at the price, if you pick up your Motorcraft filters at Walmart (in the States) or some place like Pep Boys at less than $US3.00.



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I needed to change my oil the other day and couldn't wait for an Amsoil order to come in (no dealers in my area). So I went with Mobil 1 5w30 and a Purolator Pure One. Now, I am glad I did, I had heard that the Pure one was better than most, now I know for sure (can not find a Mobil 1 filter anywhere close). I use to be a Fram fan... not anymore, my truck runs a lot better now with the new oil and filter.

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Just wanted to make sure that znstr was clear on your response.

I'd bet the filter is OK. Mobil 1 oil, however, does NOT meet Ford's 2001 specifications at this time.

 

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