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Why change your own oil?
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The biggest issue if there was to be one would be the holding capacity of the filter. Imo, even on an extended interval unlikely the filter would reach the point over that. Engine would have to be in fairly bad shape to do that. I doubt your engine in that shape. But, since you don't like it solution simple, either diy or take it to shop that will use the spec size. Or, bring one of your choice if shop allows it.
Don't know why anyone would use a $2 no-name junk filter when OEM Motorcraft is just $4.
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Lesson learned - if I do use another shop to change the oil, I'll bring my own filter. I can't believe it isn't considered malpractice to use a filter that isn't approved by the manufacturer for use in their vehicle.
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Because for fast oil change places that adds up to a lot of money over the course of a year. But then why am I paying top dollar for a fulll synthetic oil change, and they give me a cheap filter that isn't even recommended for my engine?
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Not to mention the fact that more oil capacity is always better.
It's not significant but it's there.
I wonder if anyone has done an oil capacity comparison between the small, and large filters?
How much oil does a lube joint save over a years time, using smaller filters?
went to buy a fram synthetic endurance at walmart. opened the box. had i not been a member of this site, i might not have done a double-take when i saw that the filter body in the box was white.
sure enough, some knucklehead had swapped a supertech for an endurance.
at the end of the day, these very expensive and vital machines are our responsibility. the less anyone else has to do with my car, the better i sleep.
sure enough, some knucklehead had swapped a supertech for an endurance.
at the end of the day, these very expensive and vital machines are our responsibility. the less anyone else has to do with my car, the better i sleep.
....which really stinks.
Please give a few details of that one. Walmart where? Specify the damage, please. Approximate the location if you fear reprisals.
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It was about 25 years ago when we were in HS. Salina, KS Walmart. They either didn’t put the drain plug or cross threaded it, I forget specifically which one. She made it about 5-10 miles down the interstate and engine failed. They had it towed back and their insurance paid for a new engine replacement. She owned it for another 2 or so years before totaling it hitting a deer.
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That's brilliant, put in a $2 filter, save $2 in oil capacity that does add up.
Very alarming what automotive shops and oil change places screw up these days. I will change my own oil until they pry the wrench from my cold dead hands.
Don’t trust Amazon parts lookup. I have found it to be all over the place.
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I'm not saying i trust it but it hasn't been wrong for any other parts. I cross checked the filters i choose. Also i know that the filter I removed is too small for that engine and not approved by Ford. Just because a filter can be screwed on doesn't mean it's an approved part.
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Problem with jobbers is they usually choose a multi-vehicle spec filter for your application since its all about increasing that bottom line. Your OEM / Aftermarket filter might be bigger than the ones they put on your vehicle. The value and choice is much greater on doing your own maintenance. But with quicklube and jobbers you don't much options than a menu of which flavors of oil to put in for a premium price.
Did you know at Valvoline Instant Oil Change, I was quoted 70 dollars just for 4 quarts of synthetic oil before labor. After that I went to get my own set of ramps and related tools. The effort payed itself off several times and the additional savings can go elsewhere or to better choice of oils and filters.
Did you know at Valvoline Instant Oil Change, I was quoted 70 dollars just for 4 quarts of synthetic oil before labor. After that I went to get my own set of ramps and related tools. The effort payed itself off several times and the additional savings can go elsewhere or to better choice of oils and filters.
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Sounds about right, you can get some good 5 quarts of oil at Walmart for 30 and good filter for 10. And that Walmart oil is likely to be better than the jobber swill oil. The average joe maybe thinking he's got good oil from his local jiffy but the stuff they're filling in are like 5 dollars per gallon of cheap bulk oil.
Buy two jugs and get a $25 gift card too (Pennzoil rebate.)
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