MC Cartridge Filter.

[tig1]

Replaced the MC cartridge filter today in the Fusion. Sorry no pics(Can't figure out how to get pics from camera to BITOG). The oil and filter have 9K so I wanted to see how the MC filter looked after that many miles. It had a slight twist to it but nothing extreme, and no grit or particles that I could see in the pleets, or in the filter cap. I did replace the filter with a Bosch cartridge, and will change the oil and filter in another 2K or so.

 

[HTSS_TR]

You just replaced the filter only this time, no changing oil ? And you'll change oil and filter in 2k miles ?

If you see no grits nor particles in the filter pleats then why change it ? The filter is doing it best in filtering at the end of its life, isn't it ?

 

[Nick R]

create an account on photobucket, upload them, and then copy the embed URL.

 

[Eddie]

To alleviate the propensity to twist, I lubricate both ends of the cartridge before assembly.

 

[cos]

Some filter twist is normal after removing a cartridge filter from a Ford 2.3 I-4. How much do you pay for the Bosch filter? I was at Wal-Mart today and checked on the price of the MC filter for my Fusion, I think it was $5.67.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: cos
Some filter twist is normal after removing a cartridge filter from a Ford 2.3 I-4. How much do you pay for the Bosch filter? I was at Wal-Mart today and checked on the price of the MC filter for my Fusion, I think it was $5.67.


Not sure on the price. I bought the Mobil 1 oil and filter special last month at AZ. Since they didn't have the Mobil 1 filter AZ gave me the Bosch in it's place.
Also I did lube both ends on the Bosch so will see how that works.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
You just replaced the filter only this time, no changing oil ? And you'll change oil and filter in 2k miles ?

If you see no grits nor particles in the filter pleats then why change it ? The filter is doing it best in filtering at the end of its life, isn't it ?


Just wanted to see how the MC filter looked after 9K. I've used mostly M1 spin on filters with my other cars, but since the Fusion has cartridge type filters I wanted to examine the quality of the MC. Must say it looked good to me.

 

[ffhdriver]

If the MC was doing such a good job why did you change to Bosch?? I bet it was because you saved a dime and over the years that will be a big savings. lol

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: ffhdriver
If the MC was doing such a good job why did you change to Bosch?? I bet it was because you saved a dime and over the years that will be a big savings. lol


Do you have a real question, or are you just being internet cute?

 

[ffhdriver]

Just a little sarcasm. I did ask a question, re-read my post.

 

[Eddie]

Valid question

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
Valid question


The Bosch came with the Mobil 1 oil and filter deal at AZ. Had it laying around so thought I would check out the MC with 9K. Will pick up a new Bosch when I change oil a couple of thou down the road.