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I got 12 Smartstrem 2.5 filters for $112 off fleebay.com. They're not more expensive than any other filters. Leave it up to the stealerships to make your life a living hell though .This has been interesting info.
I am looking to get a new sedan, and was hearing good things about the car, but the fact that they want me to spend $$$ on syns/filters every 3k miles in today's world is ridiculous. Admittedly, I'd probably not follow that OFCI after warranty, but my local dealers offer the "10yr/100k mi" warranty to first owners as part of purchase, so that's 33 oil/filter changes at a very high price point. If the fuel dilution is that bad, such that it needs flushed every 3k miles, then I'll pass for sure.
Man do I ever miss my old Grand Marquis ...