Schaeffers in F150 4.6

[siggydo]

Hello,new to the site. I purchased a used 2005 F150 4.6L with 20,000 mi and want to run Schaeffers 5-20 with Wix filter. Any problems with this combo and engine? Also anyone have any opinions/problems with a Fumoto valve? Thanks in advance for your help!!

 

[wgtoys]

Both Schaeffers and Wix are quality products which should serve you well. Motorcraft filters are also a great deal for FoMoCo products if you can stomach buying them at W___Mart.

I don't bother with Fumoto valves, but the people who use them seem to love 'em.

 

[trixman]

I have a fomoto valve on both cars and it's very handy. If you have to jack up the car anyways to get at the filter...why not make it a "no tool operation".

Now, on my Matrix... I can reach the oil filter from the above.

Soo...with my trusty Mityvac extractor it has become a "no crawl" operation.

Yahooo!

 

[ewetho]

If not Walmart for Motorcraft my local Advance Auto sells them pretty close to WM pricing. Like 20-30 cents off.

 

[Fordiesel69]

Stay away from motorcraft filters for a bit. The seam where the pleats are joined are not glued correctly at the facotry. All 5 of my FL-820s have the problem and so did 2 FL-400's.

I have now swicthed over to wix. The filters look to be very high quality inside.

 

[TNTransplant]

Hello, and

to the site, siggydo.

I've used the Fumoto valve with no problems for over a year now. Quick, easy, and trouble-free.

I think you'll find the Schaeffer's/Wix combination will serve you well. I had the best UOA ever (for my car) using the Schaeffer's, and I had run it for a longer interval.

 

[siggydo]

Thanks everyone, I went ahead and put in the Schaeffers with the Wix. Man that stuff is nice. I did note the motor sounded a bit quieter right off! I think I will install the Fumoto next change. Thanks again!!!!