Hi again. Any of you folks that use the Motorcraft filters happy with them. I have one to use but not sure as I hope the quality is good still. I saw DSparks cut open one, so...... Any input and thoughts and suggestions are welcome.
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Almost always use motorcraft filters on my Ford's. Just cut open A fl500s (no pics) at 8500 miles on 5w20 qsud and everything looked good.
Using a Napa gold (wix) next time just for fun but mostly planning to stay with motorcraft.
Using a Napa gold (wix) next time just for fun but mostly planning to stay with motorcraft.
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Absolutely, Motorcraft is a great filter and a great value. I don't think there's a better filter out there for the money.
I use them in my F-350, Saturn and even in OPE.
I use them in my F-350, Saturn and even in OPE.
Thanks guys. I may throw the FL-910S on tomorrow with the M1 0w20 I have.
Made by Purolator, but use with confidence.
I have had great luck with them. Been using them for many years
Thank you for all the replies guys and ladies if there are any here on this wonderful site ;-)
I've been using Motorcraft filters on all my mopars for over 10 years. Excellent product.
Ok, so if I put the MC synthetic blend in that I have one jug of left in with a MC FL-910S how long would you folks run it? Car is 11' Focus that does 95% highway miles. I am saying 8-9k, what say you? Or I will run the M1 AFE 0w20 I got for 10k since TIG1 is going 10k on his 07' focus
Originally Posted By: KD0AXS
Absolutely, Motorcraft is a great filter and a great value. I don't think there's a better filter out there for the money.
X2 my thoughts exactly.
Absolutely, Motorcraft is a great filter and a great value. I don't think there's a better filter out there for the money.
X2 my thoughts exactly.
These seem to be very well made filters at a bargain price.
I've got one on our Focus right now.
For the price and wide availability, I don't think you'll find a better oil filter.
I'll answer your later post by saying that if you're driving 95% highway, I'd run the oil as long as you'd like to with no concerns. 8-9K on Motorcraft SB should be okay as would 10K on M1 and probably longer.
I've got one on our Focus right now.
For the price and wide availability, I don't think you'll find a better oil filter.
I'll answer your later post by saying that if you're driving 95% highway, I'd run the oil as long as you'd like to with no concerns. 8-9K on Motorcraft SB should be okay as would 10K on M1 and probably longer.
Thanks fdcg27 ;-). I see you have a older Focus. I need to shoot you a PM tonight or tomorrow also btw
Originally Posted By: car51
Ok, so if I put the MC synthetic blend in that I have one jug of left in with a MC FL-910S how long would you folks run it? Car is 11' Focus that does 95% highway miles. I am saying 8-9k, what say you? Or I will run the M1 AFE 0w20 I got for 10k since TIG1 is going 10k on his 07' focus
Until the olm/iolm reads under 10% Or zero. Whatever makes you happy.
Ok, so if I put the MC synthetic blend in that I have one jug of left in with a MC FL-910S how long would you folks run it? Car is 11' Focus that does 95% highway miles. I am saying 8-9k, what say you? Or I will run the M1 AFE 0w20 I got for 10k since TIG1 is going 10k on his 07' focus
Until the olm/iolm reads under 10% Or zero. Whatever makes you happy.
My focus has no OLM
I'm done with motorcraft filters. No more!
Before it was general knowledge and before I became an active member here I had two with torn media that I had cut open. One was an FL1A and the other an FL1995. Neither of witch was used for any extended drains or anything crazy.
I just cut open an FL400 off of my brothers ranger and it was torn in two places. I will try and get pictures when I get a chance probably start a new thread.
No more Motorcraft or purolator filters for me though. Three strikes your out! That and the fact purolator refuses to admit they are having problems really irks me.
Before it was general knowledge and before I became an active member here I had two with torn media that I had cut open. One was an FL1A and the other an FL1995. Neither of witch was used for any extended drains or anything crazy.
I just cut open an FL400 off of my brothers ranger and it was torn in two places. I will try and get pictures when I get a chance probably start a new thread.
No more Motorcraft or purolator filters for me though. Three strikes your out! That and the fact purolator refuses to admit they are having problems really irks me.
Originally Posted By: CDX825
I'm done with motorcraft filters. No more!
Before it was general knowledge and before I became an active member here I had two with torn media that I had cut open. One was an FL1A and the other an FL1995. Neither of witch was used for any extended drains or anything crazy.
I just cut open an FL400 off of my brothers ranger and it was torn in two places. I will try and get pictures when I get a chance probably start a new thread.
No more Motorcraft or purolator filters for me though. Three strikes your out! That and the fact purolator refuses to admit they are having problems really irks me.
Just wondering-did they have the metal crimp at the media seam? That "seams" to be a common thread in the tearing problem.
I'm done with motorcraft filters. No more!
Before it was general knowledge and before I became an active member here I had two with torn media that I had cut open. One was an FL1A and the other an FL1995. Neither of witch was used for any extended drains or anything crazy.
I just cut open an FL400 off of my brothers ranger and it was torn in two places. I will try and get pictures when I get a chance probably start a new thread.
No more Motorcraft or purolator filters for me though. Three strikes your out! That and the fact purolator refuses to admit they are having problems really irks me.
Just wondering-did they have the metal crimp at the media seam? That "seams" to be a common thread in the tearing problem.
I'm almost 100 percent sure the FL400 doesn't have the metal piece.
I know all the FL1995 filters I have cut open have it. I can't remember on the FL1A though.
All the tears though are where the pleats are spaced wide that I have seen.
I know all the FL1995 filters I have cut open have it. I can't remember on the FL1A though.
All the tears though are where the pleats are spaced wide that I have seen.
Originally Posted By: bullwinkle
Just wondering-did they have the metal crimp at the media seam? That "seams" to be a common thread in the tearing problem.
I believe that tears have been reported in both designs ... metal crimped seam, or only glued seam. Only 3 Motorcrafts have been logged into the failure spread sheet (which hasn't been updated for quite awhile).
Torn Filter Spread Sheet
They are:
FL-820S
FL-910S
FL-400S
Now the OP is reporting a couple of new ones not yet reported:
"One was an FL1A and the other an FL1995"
Just wondering-did they have the metal crimp at the media seam? That "seams" to be a common thread in the tearing problem.
I believe that tears have been reported in both designs ... metal crimped seam, or only glued seam. Only 3 Motorcrafts have been logged into the failure spread sheet (which hasn't been updated for quite awhile).
Torn Filter Spread Sheet
They are:
FL-820S
FL-910S
FL-400S
Now the OP is reporting a couple of new ones not yet reported:
"One was an FL1A and the other an FL1995"
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