Best Oil + Filter for 2.9 Ford???

[bubbabii]

This is my first post, pretty cool website.....all about oil...pretty cool!


Anyway I have an 1989 Bronco II 4x4 with 157,000 miles on it and change the oil (Walmart 10w30 {4.17 for 5 quarts!!!! woohooo!})and filter (Motorcraft FL1A)every 3,000 Miles. Just wondering, whats the best setup for my situation? Is there anything wrong with this setup?

 

[unDummy]

Nothing wrong. There is no best setup without trial and error.

With that kid of mileage, I wouldn't worry too much about oil/filter brands.
Stick with the 3k interval and good luck. Haven't seen too many BroncoII's around lately!

 

[medic]

I wouldn't change anything. I would only add some AutoRX to the recipe.

Considering your Bronco II is still on the road - Don't fix it if it isn't broken. What you are doing is obviously working.

 

[Manimal]

I also have a Bronco II with the 2.9. The Motorcraft filter is obviously a quality filter, but it may be a bit expensive. I use the Wix 51515 on mine. This is the same large filter that most Ford V8s use.

P.S. Want a little more umph from your 2.9 above the 3,000RPM range? Go to any local junkyard, and bring a tape measurer with you. Take a look at any of the pre-1989 body style BIIs or Rangers and measure the throttle bodies. If you find one with an opening port measurement of 58MM, grab it. This is a direct bolt-on replacement for your stock 50MM throttle body, as Ford decreased the size of it in '88 in order to (barely) increase fuel efficiency.

 

[UncleS2]

I'd agree that if all seems to be doing fine, keep it up. A dose of Auto-Rx just might be a very good idea.

I saw my favorite personalized license plate of all time on a nice (near?)new Bronco II back in the late 80's or early 90's. In Texas, we're limited to 6 characters. It simply said,"4X4 4ME".

 

[dkcase]

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The Motorcraft filter is obviously a quality filter, but it may be a bit expensive. I use the Wix 51515 on mine.

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Interesting observation. For me, the FL1A is about $2.97 (WalMart)and the Wix about $5.97 (O'Reilly Auto.)

 

[Pablo]

The Manimal wrote:

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The Motorcraft (FL-1A) filter is obviously a quality filter, but it may be a bit expensive

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Huh? Usually about $2. Great filter for the LOW price.

 

[Manimal]

Ah. I assumed that because it was Motorcraft, it must be expensive