Originally Posted By: JamesBond
I was hearing start-up rattle on a 97 Escort 2.0 with a Purolator Classic L20195. (which is cross referenced to the Motorcraft FL400S) When I removed the filter, very little oil spilled out and the filter was empty once I got it off. I replaced the filter with another Purolator L20195 and the start-up rattle was gone.
Did you cut that filter open to see if there as an internal problem with it?
I was hearing start-up rattle on a 97 Escort 2.0 with a Purolator Classic L20195. (which is cross referenced to the Motorcraft FL400S) When I removed the filter, very little oil spilled out and the filter was empty once I got it off. I replaced the filter with another Purolator L20195 and the start-up rattle was gone.
Did you cut that filter open to see if there as an internal problem with it?