Oil filter cap?
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Oil filter cap?
Just did my first 6.0 oil change today. I used an OEM filter. The directions that came with it said to replace the o-ring on the "reuseable filter cap". My filter cap says "Do not reuse cap". (It's not OEM, it says NAPA on it)
Cap looked just fine, so I replaced the O-ring and reused it. Is there any reason I shouldn't?
Cap looked just fine, so I replaced the O-ring and reused it. Is there any reason I shouldn't?
Hotshot
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
It will not allow the filter to seal inside the housing correctly and should NOT be used with an OEM filter. Go to Ford and get a new OEM cap. Aftermarket filters can and will cause all kinds of issues.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Danbury, CT
Immediately run over to ford and buy a new oil filter cap. In fact, your filter is now sitting loosely in there, not doing its job. Injectors are expensive but the cap is dirt cheap to replace.
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