So, I recently discovered my truck being 2 quarts low and it has never done that before (thread for reference here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/16-f150-5-0-first-time-oil-consumption.369994/ ) Agreed best plan is to go ahead and change the oil, start fresh, and closely watch over the next OCI.
Last night I did the oil change and discovered something odd (for me) with the filter. The side that would have been the "bottom" when installed was totally cruddy, base plate and the bottom of the can. At first I thought it was corrosion around the edge and I credited it to our icy winter we had, the road salt, and not being able to clean my truck as much over the winter. But I had never had an oil filter do it before either so I wasn't sure.
I wiped off the can, put it to the side, and started to clean the tray that catches the oil that spilled out when removing the filter (Side note: I always wipe this tray out to spotless after taking off an old filter off). This time the tray was full of heavy, black crud and took about 10 minutes to get it clean.
My thoughts then went to the filter leaked. Nothing heavy, but just enough that over 6 months and 6,400 miles the truck ended up being 2 quarts low. I inspected the filter a little closer and I am thinking what I first thought is rust is actually oil that had seeped out and burnt(?) to the edge of the base plate? Maybe a pinhole spot in the base plate or can? That possible? I took the gasket off and inspected it and couldn't find any defects, thin areas, tears, etc. Maybe debris between the gasket and engine? I always make sure to wipe everything clean before installing the new, but cannot see perfectly to the mounting point as my truck is not on a lift when I change the oil and Ford has the filter in a tough spot to see clearly on the '16 5.0 when laying on your back.
Open to all thoughts / speculations / ideas as this is a first for me and just curious what the issue could have possibly been.
Still have the filter as I plan to cut it open in a week or two to see what the inside looks like as this is my first Microgard Select I have used.
Thanks in advance!
Last night I did the oil change and discovered something odd (for me) with the filter. The side that would have been the "bottom" when installed was totally cruddy, base plate and the bottom of the can. At first I thought it was corrosion around the edge and I credited it to our icy winter we had, the road salt, and not being able to clean my truck as much over the winter. But I had never had an oil filter do it before either so I wasn't sure.
I wiped off the can, put it to the side, and started to clean the tray that catches the oil that spilled out when removing the filter (Side note: I always wipe this tray out to spotless after taking off an old filter off). This time the tray was full of heavy, black crud and took about 10 minutes to get it clean.
My thoughts then went to the filter leaked. Nothing heavy, but just enough that over 6 months and 6,400 miles the truck ended up being 2 quarts low. I inspected the filter a little closer and I am thinking what I first thought is rust is actually oil that had seeped out and burnt(?) to the edge of the base plate? Maybe a pinhole spot in the base plate or can? That possible? I took the gasket off and inspected it and couldn't find any defects, thin areas, tears, etc. Maybe debris between the gasket and engine? I always make sure to wipe everything clean before installing the new, but cannot see perfectly to the mounting point as my truck is not on a lift when I change the oil and Ford has the filter in a tough spot to see clearly on the '16 5.0 when laying on your back.
Open to all thoughts / speculations / ideas as this is a first for me and just curious what the issue could have possibly been.
Still have the filter as I plan to cut it open in a week or two to see what the inside looks like as this is my first Microgard Select I have used.
Thanks in advance!