Absolute longest lasting oil filter?
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Any chance that a Form-a-Funnel might be able to catch the oil coming off? I'm thinking of trying one on my 4.6 MGM, it does the same thing onto the crossmember.
Bullwinkle: those 3.5's and 5.0's have the filter mount right above the 4wd pumpkin. Stupid design as I've let them drain over 15 minutes and they still drip and oil changes on em' ain't fun. One of Fords not smart ideas
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If I owned one of these trucks; I would do what my friend that has reg cab one and run a quality syn like M1 and a FRAM ULTRA #10575 for 15k. The oil changes on these vehicles are a nightmare; I should know as I have worked on them and replaced throttle bodies on them. People that work on them know.
Originally Posted By: PeterPolyol
MANN+HUMMEL, MAHLE and filters of equivalent quality. No gimmicks, no slick marketing campaigns, no really bad gimmicks, no little mystery gimmick pads, just quietly doing work in real world OEM extended OCIs before they were cool.
I've had more start up rattle with multiple Mann+Hummel spin ons than any other filter on the old A4. This is a shame because I really like their construction and price. Does it really matter? I do not know. I had the same issues with a Napa Gold I bought on sale last winter.. and it came out looking like junk after just under 10,000 miles.
I am using the smaller M1-204. 3000 miles so far and all seems well.
Here's the Napa Gold.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3995077/Napa_Gold_51355_cut_open
Regardless of how the start up rattle was, the Mann+Hummels always came out looking new but "used."
MANN+HUMMEL, MAHLE and filters of equivalent quality. No gimmicks, no slick marketing campaigns, no really bad gimmicks, no little mystery gimmick pads, just quietly doing work in real world OEM extended OCIs before they were cool.
I've had more start up rattle with multiple Mann+Hummel spin ons than any other filter on the old A4. This is a shame because I really like their construction and price. Does it really matter? I do not know. I had the same issues with a Napa Gold I bought on sale last winter.. and it came out looking like junk after just under 10,000 miles.
I am using the smaller M1-204. 3000 miles so far and all seems well.
Here's the Napa Gold.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3995077/Napa_Gold_51355_cut_open
Regardless of how the start up rattle was, the Mann+Hummels always came out looking new but "used."
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With all the concern about pollution and vapors, having oil burning off and dripping on the ground for days is worse than some of the regulated things. I had cars like that, one was a Honda. I used to put newspaper cardboard, foil, whatever to try and guide the oil into the pan. It is extra work and most people aren't going to bother. But the result is clean parts under the filter. Any of the high priced filters have higher holding capacity. I probably would go with a RP or Ultra.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
….. I usually make a drip shield out of heavy duty (ie, thicker) aluminum foil that will catch the oil from the filter and drain it into the oil drain pan. Works pretty slick because you can fashion the shield as needed.
I've made oil drain shields in the past for various vehicles out of aluminum roof flashing (from Lowes, Home Depot, etc). Works very well, even under the drain plug.
….. I usually make a drip shield out of heavy duty (ie, thicker) aluminum foil that will catch the oil from the filter and drain it into the oil drain pan. Works pretty slick because you can fashion the shield as needed.
I've made oil drain shields in the past for various vehicles out of aluminum roof flashing (from Lowes, Home Depot, etc). Works very well, even under the drain plug.
Fram ultra's probably best filter for money specially when bought in sets of 6 on eBay. I bought 6 xg8a's today for 25$ shipped.
It looks like Amsoil makes the EA017 for this truck, which EAO is a 25k filter.
I have/had 2 of these trucks for well over 100K miles combined. I can change my filter and have no drips so it can be done, I use 10k premium filters. I have a really nice brick driveway so drips would be a big issue for me.
I have no issues with it dripping on my front pumpkin either. However I do give everything a quick wipe down when I am done.
I have no issues with it dripping on my front pumpkin either. However I do give everything a quick wipe down when I am done.
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Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant
as said "Ultra"
Agree, and OP also mentioned Amsoil, which is at least 15k, and up to 25k/one year depending on which one the vehicle uses.
A bypass setup would also extend the amount of time between filter changes.
OP -- what's his reason for wanting to make the change? (just curious...)
as said "Ultra"
Agree, and OP also mentioned Amsoil, which is at least 15k, and up to 25k/one year depending on which one the vehicle uses.
A bypass setup would also extend the amount of time between filter changes.
OP -- what's his reason for wanting to make the change? (just curious...)
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MAybe Frams next move would be to an even longer filter like 25000 mile
MAybe Frams next move would be to an even longer filter like 25000 mile
The 25k Fram "Toughguard Ultra" Hah, but I doubt it. The good, better, best marketing strategy they got going on is unlikely to change anytime soon.
I think the Amsoil filters are rated at 25k miles or something like that. Using a filter that long is crazy IMHO but whatever floats your boat I guess. I always found a can of brake clean and a couple old shop rags eliminated the oil drip problems on those F150's just get up there and wipe the tray out under the filter.
Get a FRAM Ultra, install with a 500 ft lb. air impact wrench using red lock-tite and forget about it.
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