Cutaway compare Motorcraft vs the World (almost)!

[TallPaul]

Compares cut away of Motorcraft with many brands, scroll down to it.
Filter compare.
Also tells why Motorcraft uses threaded end bypass valve.

I am going back to Motorcraft filters for most all of my applications, but will still use Wix if it has the threaded end bypass.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Link not working for me.

Did they compare it to Mann/Mahle?

 

[TallPaul]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Link not working for me.

Did they compare it to Mann/Mahle?
Odd, link works fine for me in Firefox but I am having trouble with Internet Explorer. Okay, maybe not the world, only 17 brands compared to MC. No Mann/Mahle.

 

[00Crew]

Wasn't opening for me in Chrome, but is now? Strange.

Thanks!

 

[TallPaul]

Originally Posted By: 00Crew
Wasn't opening for me in Chrome, but is now? Strange.

Thanks!
Its a PDF file. If you get it to open, download it while you can.

 

[scurvy]

Worked for me in Chrome/XP. Saved a copy into my reference material directory.

 

[electrolover]

Thanks for the info. I saved the file. Good stuff!
I found it kind of ironic when they compared the mc to other purolators.

If anyone ever questioned why I shun M1 and K&N now you know why. Theres about half the media of a wix or purolator.

 

[00Crew]

I did, I was wondering if just one person can view at a time. I am looking it over after downloading the PDF.

 

[chevys10]

Good stuff...no mention of efficiency as compared to the other filters

 

[Donald]

I am not sure I buy that if the pressure relief is at the top that it will let sludge back into the engine if the pressure relief opens.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Donald
I am not sure I buy that if the pressure relief is at the top that it will let sludge back into the engine if the pressure relief opens.


The concept is media wash-down and I don't think Ford is out to lunch with it.

 

[KCJeep]

Motorcrafts rock! My favorite value line filters by far.

I get drain back problems with Wix's version of the thread end bypass but not Motorcraft. And they cost less too.

My only "wish" would be that Motorcrafts filtered at higher efficiency, they've been tested at around 93%, which is okay, but that's the exact reason I happen to be running a 99% Tough Guard right now.

I know 93 versus 99 percent doesn't sound like much, until you flip it around. Then you realize for every 1 20 micron particle a 99% filter lets through, the 93% filter lets through 7! That effectively makes the 99% filter 700 percent more efficient, not the 7 percent you initially think of when you see the efficiency numbers.

Motorcrafts still rock though!

 

[ZeeOSix]

In the case of my '05 Tacoma with the 4.0L V6, I want a dome end bypass because the filter is vertical with the base end mounted straight down.

Filters that are mounted horizontally don't really care where the bypass valve is located.

On filters mounted with the base end up, the bypass in the base might help if there is tons of crud collecting in the can when the car is shutdown.

Best location of the bypass valve depends on the orientation of the filter. Ford typically mounts filters at 45 deg, with the base up, like shown in the PDF file.

 

[Corvette Owner]

Looks like WIX and NAPA GOLD (my filters) kick their [censored]. They just complain about outside flutes at bottom of filter (their has more for "better" grip !

 

[Danno]

Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
Looks like WIX and NAPA GOLD (my filters) kick their [censored]. They just complain about outside flutes at bottom of filter (their has more for "better" grip !


Maybe not.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2909284#Post2909284

 

[Kruse]

There are, IMO, some toss-ups, especially when compared to the Wix or the NAPA.

 

[itguy08]

Wife and I drive Fords and I just use the Motorcraft filters. Can't be beat for the price and you know they will work the best in our applications. Been working for us for years and hundreds of thousands of miles.

When I drove an Infiniti, same thing - Nissan oil filters for that too. Cost was not much more (even at the Nissan dealer) and you knew it was made to work with the car.

 

[qdeezie]

I like Motorcraft filters very much, but why they won't upgrade FL-1A to a silicone ADBV baffles me.

 

[RF Overlord]

Because they haven't made an engine that uses the FL1A in like 700 years?

 

[KD0AXS]

I think the 4.0L was the last engine to use the FL-1A. Rangers used it up until 2000 and Explorers until 2001.