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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Recommendations on air filter replacement

2004 F250 CC KR 6.0PSD

Been running OEM filters up to now and due for replacement.

Recommendations and experiences?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Replace with the same motorcraft filter assy. There's none better out there. You can get it for a good price at Home - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks. Also, there's no need to change until the filter minder indicates it's time. I replaced mine near 95K miles and only because I had it out while doing other maintenance. I probably could have gone well over 100K miles before changing.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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Iv got almost 80000 miles on mine and its not at 50% even
I did blow it out with my air compressor once man that got a TON of dirt out It was amazing to see all the dirt that I blew out of it
this is the best oem air filter Iv ever had

I am going to change mine this weekend I found one off a guy for 20bucks brand new in the box blue filter media
It doesnt need it per the filter minder but I want to see if it helps my fuel milage
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Make sure the filter element has a blue color to it, it's a waterproofing and there are replacements such as Fram that don't have the treatment. I just replaced mine at 132,000 the gauge was at 3/4
 
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Originally Posted by ljutic ss
Make sure the filter element has a blue color to it, it's a waterproofing and there are replacements such as Fram that don't have the treatment. I just replaced mine at 132,000 the gauge was at 3/4
This is VERY important. The white filters don't last NEARLY as long and aren't as cost or mechanically effective as the blue filters.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Replace with the same motorcraft filter assy. There's none better out there. You can get it for a good price at Home - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks. Also, there's no need to change until the filter minder indicates it's time. I replaced mine near 95K miles and only because I had it out while doing other maintenance. I probably could have gone well over 100K miles before changing.

I agree this is a great place to buy filters. Just recently bought my fuel and oil filters through them. Fast shipping and great prices.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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I finally gave in at 65K miles and just replaced mine, it was bugging me. more then likly could have gone another 65k.
 
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