This is off my friends 2014 Ford Transit van with the 3.7 engine. He uses the cargo van to deliver supplies to companies all over. Had it at dealer for a oil change so it got MC 5w30 and a TG filter. Looks good to me. Made on March 2nd, 2015 also
MC FL-500S, 6,500 miles CUT OPEN
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Looks good, car51. I am putting one of these on the 5.0 next. Walmart didn't have any FRAMs of the 10575 variety. I just like the grippy end. Lol Usual Motorcraft quality here. Thanks for the C&P.
You're very welcome
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Thanks for the awesome cut and post. I wish all the Motocraft filters would do this.
The outside of the can looks like it was dropped in a bucket of dirty oil...the inside of can and element look like they were dipped in a bucket of new oil
I've been trying to "get over the hump" and leave my FL500S filter on for a second oci but I didn't make it. Last week I still replaced mine at 5,500 miles. This filter looks like it could do 10k+ easy (in a clean engine). I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Thanks for the C & P !
I've been trying to "get over the hump" and leave my FL500S filter on for a second oci but I didn't make it. Last week I still replaced mine at 5,500 miles. This filter looks like it could do 10k+ easy (in a clean engine). I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Thanks for the C & P !
Yeah, he already has over 85k on the van. Makes me wanna use my 2 MC fl-910S for 7,500
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I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Why? The cost of a MC filter at Walmart is less than $4. Change it and sleep easy.
I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Why? The cost of a MC filter at Walmart is less than $4. Change it and sleep easy.
Originally Posted By: AuthorEditor
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I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Why? The cost of a MC filter at Walmart is less than $4. Change it and sleep easy.
Yeah it's cheap (about $6 for the FL500S) but I still think it could handle two 5k-6k oci's (with ease). Hopefully it would be a little more efficient in the second oci but I'm not sure.
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I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Why? The cost of a MC filter at Walmart is less than $4. Change it and sleep easy.
Yeah it's cheap (about $6 for the FL500S) but I still think it could handle two 5k-6k oci's (with ease). Hopefully it would be a little more efficient in the second oci but I'm not sure.
What does the Taurus spec for an OCI? I'd certainly go that distance with a FL500s and synthetic oil. Aren't they specing 10k OCIs for that car?
Originally Posted By: AuthorEditor
What does the Taurus spec for an OCI? I'd certainly go that distance with a FL500s and synthetic oil. Aren't they specing 10k OCIs for that car?
I believe the olm on mine is just a count down type thing (not sure). It seems to signal an OC at around 7,200 miles. I have been doing 5-6k miles on QSGB and uoa show remaining tbn of 1.9 - 2.4 (one was even 3.3).
I think mine is probably set for 7.5k oci's.
What does the Taurus spec for an OCI? I'd certainly go that distance with a FL500s and synthetic oil. Aren't they specing 10k OCIs for that car?
I believe the olm on mine is just a count down type thing (not sure). It seems to signal an OC at around 7,200 miles. I have been doing 5-6k miles on QSGB and uoa show remaining tbn of 1.9 - 2.4 (one was even 3.3).
I think mine is probably set for 7.5k oci's.
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Probably is as mine doesn't have a OLM and states in my 11' Focus manual to go 7,500 miles or 1 year
Originally Posted By: dustyroads
Originally Posted By: AuthorEditor
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I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Why? The cost of a MC filter at Walmart is less than $4. Change it and sleep easy.
Yeah it's cheap (about $6 for the FL500S) but I still think it could handle two 5k-6k oci's (with ease). Hopefully it would be a little more efficient in the second oci but I'm not sure.
But more restrictive so the efficiency could cause the bypass to open more and longer.
Originally Posted By: AuthorEditor
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I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Why? The cost of a MC filter at Walmart is less than $4. Change it and sleep easy.
Yeah it's cheap (about $6 for the FL500S) but I still think it could handle two 5k-6k oci's (with ease). Hopefully it would be a little more efficient in the second oci but I'm not sure.
But more restrictive so the efficiency could cause the bypass to open more and longer.
Personally, I would comfortably use a FL500s for the manufacturer recommended OCI and not worry if I went over a few hundred miles, but if I wanted to go 10-15k I would switch to something like the Fram Ultra built for those extended drain intervals.
Originally Posted By: dustyroads
Originally Posted By: AuthorEditor
What does the Taurus spec for an OCI? I'd certainly go that distance with a FL500s and synthetic oil. Aren't they specing 10k OCIs for that car?
I believe the olm on mine is just a count down type thing (not sure). It seems to signal an OC at around 7,200 miles. I have been doing 5-6k miles on QSGB and uoa show remaining tbn of 1.9 - 2.4 (one was even 3.3).
I think mine is probably set for 7.5k oci's.
According to Ford's maintenance website, a 2011 Taurus SEL should have the intelligent oil life monitor but I don't know. Maybe check your Owner's manual. The intelligent OLM in our 2012 Taurus triggers a change every 8,500-10,000 & it sees mostly highway at 65-85 MPH.
Originally Posted By: AuthorEditor
What does the Taurus spec for an OCI? I'd certainly go that distance with a FL500s and synthetic oil. Aren't they specing 10k OCIs for that car?
I believe the olm on mine is just a count down type thing (not sure). It seems to signal an OC at around 7,200 miles. I have been doing 5-6k miles on QSGB and uoa show remaining tbn of 1.9 - 2.4 (one was even 3.3).
I think mine is probably set for 7.5k oci's.
According to Ford's maintenance website, a 2011 Taurus SEL should have the intelligent oil life monitor but I don't know. Maybe check your Owner's manual. The intelligent OLM in our 2012 Taurus triggers a change every 8,500-10,000 & it sees mostly highway at 65-85 MPH.
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Any known reason why the FL500s is twice the price of other Motorcraft filters?
I thought it was about $6 at walmart but online it shows $5.39 there. It's two-thirds the cost of the Fram Ultra equivalent (XG10575) and fully capable of two-thirds of the Ultra's interval. So at least it's not a rip off.
I don't know what the other MC filters cost but the FL500S seems to be an excellent filter and while not a big filter, it's not a lil' bitty thing either (as far as car filters go). A good value in my opinion.
I've hacked open 3 of these FL500S' (at 5,100-5,900 miles) and they all look like the one in this thread.
Any known reason why the FL500s is twice the price of other Motorcraft filters?
I thought it was about $6 at walmart but online it shows $5.39 there. It's two-thirds the cost of the Fram Ultra equivalent (XG10575) and fully capable of two-thirds of the Ultra's interval. So at least it's not a rip off.
I don't know what the other MC filters cost but the FL500S seems to be an excellent filter and while not a big filter, it's not a lil' bitty thing either (as far as car filters go). A good value in my opinion.
I've hacked open 3 of these FL500S' (at 5,100-5,900 miles) and they all look like the one in this thread.
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Originally Posted By: CT8
Originally Posted By: dustyroads
Originally Posted By: AuthorEditor
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I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Why? The cost of a MC filter at Walmart is less than $4. Change it and sleep easy.
Yeah it's cheap (about $6 for the FL500S) but I still think it could handle two 5k-6k oci's (with ease). Hopefully it would be a little more efficient in the second oci but I'm not sure.
But more restrictive so the efficiency could cause the bypass to open more and longer.
Fair point but 10-12k miles should be a piece of cake. ...I think. I was wondering if 5-6k miles would even load it up enough to be much more efficient than new.
A few tests using particle count would help find out.
Originally Posted By: dustyroads
Originally Posted By: AuthorEditor
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I will try again in November to resist the urge to change it.
Why? The cost of a MC filter at Walmart is less than $4. Change it and sleep easy.
Yeah it's cheap (about $6 for the FL500S) but I still think it could handle two 5k-6k oci's (with ease). Hopefully it would be a little more efficient in the second oci but I'm not sure.
But more restrictive so the efficiency could cause the bypass to open more and longer.
Fair point but 10-12k miles should be a piece of cake. ...I think. I was wondering if 5-6k miles would even load it up enough to be much more efficient than new.
A few tests using particle count would help find out.
Great C&P car51. Thanks!
You're under the vehicle already, so, why not just change the oil filter while you're down there to start off with! SMH!
You're under the vehicle already, so, why not just change the oil filter while you're down there to start off with! SMH!
Blue: think u either mis understood or.....
I changed oil in the van for him and put a tough guard filter on sir.
I changed oil in the van for him and put a tough guard filter on sir.
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I should have said THE LAST OIL CHANGE WAS DONE AT A DEALER.
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