Oil Filter Comparison With Pics, 3.5 Ecoboost
05-11-2016, 03:23 PM
#11
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Do the number of holes on the filters really matter? I'm curious why the black Mobil 1 has 2 less holes for oil flow? Do you guys think the ford filter is comparable with the synthetic filters? It seems to me if you're using synthetic oil, you need a synthetic compatible filter - for the extended service intervals? Maybe not, particularly for those who change regular oil at the same interval as synthetic.
Then again, the factory filter is obviously rated to filter until the oil reminder light comes on. I tend to change my oil a bit earlier than what the light would indicate, so maybe I'm wasting my money on these synthetic filters.
Then again, the factory filter is obviously rated to filter until the oil reminder light comes on. I tend to change my oil a bit earlier than what the light would indicate, so maybe I'm wasting my money on these synthetic filters.
Last edited by HorsemanAR; 05-11-2016 at 03:27 PM.
05-11-2016, 03:30 PM
#12
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Good point. This was my first oil change, and I was remarkably surprised that the OEM filter came off by hand. It wasn't loose by any means, but no wrench was needed. The OEM filter that came off was solid - I was impressed.
05-11-2016, 03:32 PM
#13
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I might question the Fram filter due to the decreased height. The outer height probably correlates to the amount of filtration media inside the casing and therefore the Fram would contain less media. The impact of this could be premature loading of the filter, decreased oil flow through the filter, increased oil pressure within the filter, potential to burst through the media.
The anti-drainback valve is the orange rubber you can see through the holes.
I always stuck with Motorcraft filters on my previous Ford trucks.
The anti-drainback valve is the orange rubber you can see through the holes.
I always stuck with Motorcraft filters on my previous Ford trucks.
05-11-2016, 04:46 PM
#14
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Do the number of holes on the filters really matter?
Absolutely not! The superb Motorcraft filter has 7 oval holes.
Do you guys think the ford filter is comparable with the synthetic filters?
Absolutely yes, unless you intend to risk negating your warranty by not abiding with Ford's recommended oil change intervals.
Absolutely not! The superb Motorcraft filter has 7 oval holes.
Do you guys think the ford filter is comparable with the synthetic filters?
Absolutely yes, unless you intend to risk negating your warranty by not abiding with Ford's recommended oil change intervals.
05-11-2016, 05:20 PM
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For additional info: www.synlube.com/oilfilters.htm
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05-11-2016, 06:55 PM
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newbie here 
I was wondering without starting a **** show when are you guys doing your first LOF and at what intervals after that ?
I was planning on using Mobil 1 & factory filter every 5000
I was wondering without starting a **** show when are you guys doing your first LOF and at what intervals after that ?
I was planning on using Mobil 1 & factory filter every 5000
05-11-2016, 07:24 PM
#19
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Your inquiry likely just started "a **** show" of replies that have been posted untold times on untold pages of this forum. It must be deja vu all over again!
Edit: I just checked...there are at least 20 related threads revealed when using this forum's SEARCH function. Try typing 'oil change intervals'.
Last edited by Curmudgeon; 05-11-2016 at 07:48 PM.
05-11-2016, 07:40 PM
#20
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Not so weird...the factory filter is branded FoMoCo, not Motorcraft. It is likely sourced from a low bid manufacturer which may or may not be the same as Motorcraft (Purolator). Over the years, some have suggested a variety of manufacturers including Champion Labs. It makes no difference...the FoMoCo filter enabled the vehicle to make it from the assembly line to the dealer.
Also note another difference, i.e. the Motorcraft FL-500S (part no. AA5Z-6714-A) has 30 flutes, many more than the factory filter.