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Old 03-01-2015, 10:15 PM
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Best oil and fuel filters, both quality and cost

Looks like I will be buying tools that are new to me to keep my truck healthy.

Now I need to get set up with good oil and fuel filters.

Which are the best overall?

Which are the best value, even if only from a particular source?
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 10:17 PM
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There is extended oil filters that alot of people run. I like using the fomoco filters for oil and fuel
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 10:45 PM
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I run Schaeffers 7000 oil and their trans oil.
 
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Just use motorcraft filters. Really can't go wrong there.
 
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Most will agree that the Donaldson DBL7405 is the best filter, but everybody will have a different opinion on oil. I just buy the Delo400 at Costco whenever it goes on sale. The DB7405 is larger than a stock filter and does hang below the oil pan about 1-2". If you you don't like that, then just get the Motorcraft filter.
 
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Old 03-02-2015, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dclack
Most will agree that the Donaldson DBL7405 is the best filter, but everybody will have a different opinion on oil. I just buy the Delo400 at Costco whenever it goes on sale. The DB7405 is larger than a stock filter and does hang below the oil pan about 1-2". If you you don't like that, then just get the Motorcraft filter.

Donaldson is the one I use.
Just thought I would add these pics, it is large but an excellent filter.



 
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Donaldson is the one I use.
Just thought I would add these pics, it is large but an excellent filter.



+1 Here Donalson 7405 (Elf7405), Rotella T6 5-40 every 4000 miles. T6 is shipped to your door for 19.57 a gallon off amazon. Can't go wrong there.
 
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I run the Donaldson as well; fyi the last one I purchased was blue. Seems they modded their product line. As far as lube oil goes I run Rotella conventional.
 
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