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The DPS6 transmission is still in production. I'm hearing that it might be replaced in 2018 with something else.

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: trx250x92 If the pump or its gasket fails it can trash the engine quickly if not caught in time. I've only seen one instance of this where I work, though. Thanks. At how many miles did the pump fail on that one? Is there a recommended...

As a Ford tech I don't see a lot of problems out of the 3.5/3.7 non turbo engines. The one thing I do not like about this engine in the Edge, Taurus, and Explorer applications is the water pump is internal to the engine and driven by the timing chain. If the pump or its gasket fails it can trash...

I found it interesting that their K&N oil filters cost more than what the auto parts stores sell them for.

Cracked blocks are a common problem on this generation of civics through 2009. Happened to mine when the previous owner had it at 89k miles. Dealer should have known to check for the cracked block before the radiator on yours.

Originally Posted By: StanMI Had a tech tell me because it's the Ecoboost it must be filled first or I'll burn out the turbo. Since the filter is on the side I can't imagine I could get very much oil in it. Not to mention the filter is a pain to put in and take out. That's an incorrect...

Wonder if this change has anything to do with Autozone's GTX Synblend clearance?

There really isn't much room to fit an oversized filter on the R18 engine as it is mounted vertically in a recessed corner of the oil pan. I don't think the 3593a style will fit, as it is too wide at the base. You might could find a longer filter but I wouldn't get one that would hang lower than...

Maybe they are rotating prices to make up for the price cut on Castrol Edge? Castrol GTX increased to $17.97 at Walmart near me.

Not trying to thread jack, but I would also like to extend my thanks to everyone as well. I have learned a lot about oil and also some ways to save money.

Motorcraft FL-820s and 5w-20 of your choice. 4.6s are very reliable engines (I'm partial to them as you can see; I have one, too.) They are not too picky on oil anyway. I usually run synthetic blends in mine.

^ and yet it still has power windows... strange.

I've bought several filters online before and never had a problem. I got the Ultra that I'm using now from Amazon.

They are having big problems with the clutch shuddering on take-off on these. Ford has already extended the warranty on the unit. The internal seals leak and contaminate the clutch.

Snap-on and MAC offer them as well but they are $300-$400.