Air Filter Life
#16
07-14-2018, 05:35 PM
I guess its kinda like changing your oil before the truck's intelligent oil life monitor tells you...not something I'll ever waste my money on.
There is a reason the filters on these trucks aren't cheap - they aren't meant to be replaced every 10k miles like a gas car. The filter on my 6.0 diesel was still showing green after 40k miles, why replace it?
*shrug*
There is a reason the filters on these trucks aren't cheap - they aren't meant to be replaced every 10k miles like a gas car. The filter on my 6.0 diesel was still showing green after 40k miles, why replace it?
*shrug*
#17
07-14-2018, 05:38 PM
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I guess its kinda like changing your oil before the truck's intelligent oil life monitor tells you...not something I'll ever waste my money on.
There is a reason the filters on these trucks aren't cheap - they aren't meant to be replaced every 10k miles like a gas car. The filter on my 6.0 diesel was still showing green after 40k miles, why replace it?
*shrug*
There is a reason the filters on these trucks aren't cheap - they aren't meant to be replaced every 10k miles like a gas car. The filter on my 6.0 diesel was still showing green after 40k miles, why replace it?
*shrug*
#18
07-14-2018, 07:36 PM
I guess its kinda like changing your oil before the truck's intelligent oil life monitor tells you...not something I'll ever waste my money on.
There is a reason the filters on these trucks aren't cheap - they aren't meant to be replaced every 10k miles like a gas car. The filter on my 6.0 diesel was still showing green after 40k miles, why replace it?
*shrug*
There is a reason the filters on these trucks aren't cheap - they aren't meant to be replaced every 10k miles like a gas car. The filter on my 6.0 diesel was still showing green after 40k miles, why replace it?
*shrug*
These filters are made to last and just because they look dirty doesnt mean they are bad. Heck, the dirtier they are, the more they are filtering.
#19
07-14-2018, 08:53 PM
I think the air filters are like the oil. As soon as you change it it’s black and dirty looking, just the nature of diesels. There’s a lot of square inches in the filter design so op’s filter probably has a lot of life left. But like a 3000 mike oil change it’s not going to hurt changing early.
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07-15-2018, 10:20 AM
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07-15-2018, 12:17 PM
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07-15-2018, 01:31 PM
I have a maintenance package, and the original filter to the 3rd one but I do drive on dirt roads. This is one of the reasons why, the filters are being changed by the dealer, so as long as they are buying..... I am at 32k Km, 4 oil and oil filters changes, 3air filters, one fuel filter, 3cabin filters, 3 sets of wiper blades, 4 tire rotations.
with respect to motorcraft filters, how much did your truck cost, buy motorcraft parts for filters, if you look at the other brands, there is a difference, and that is why they are cheaper. Buy on dieselfilters online and save as much as you can. I especially would not risk it on fuel or oil filters, air filters pretty close to as critical. I am not risking, it’s your truck and your money.
with respect to motorcraft filters, how much did your truck cost, buy motorcraft parts for filters, if you look at the other brands, there is a difference, and that is why they are cheaper. Buy on dieselfilters online and save as much as you can. I especially would not risk it on fuel or oil filters, air filters pretty close to as critical. I am not risking, it’s your truck and your money.
#25
07-15-2018, 02:21 PM
I've never been one to use OEM filters ... never even bought an ESP until buying my KR. However, I plan to share my maintenance records with Ford via https://owner.ford.com/ and found the Motorcraft filters from DieselFiltersOnline are priced well. Buy at least $250-worth and shipping is free. Ordered a 3-year supply last night, and the air filters were $48.95 each. Do I have to use OEM filters? Not according to the Magnuson-Moss Act I don't. But I also am not going to buy cheap-rate filters for such an expensive truck.
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07-15-2018, 02:22 PM
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I blew mine out with my air duster. 90 PSI blown from the inside made it look pretty good. I am going to get a new one, but that give the engine a bit more air.
Some after market filters do not have the foam block that the factory ones have.
You absolutely do not however what you do have to do is use an aftermarket that meets the same spec as OEM. If you think all aftermarket meet the same specs and filters the same then you would be wrong. I even remember some of the aftermarket air filters being crushed (think crushing a soda can) on the powerstroke because they were not the quality of the OEM and could take how much airflow the truck needed.
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