Generic Ford Oil Filter
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Generic Ford Oil Filter
The first thing I did to my new 06 F250 was change the oil to Synthetic and noticed the filter was just white, no Ford logo, no part number, no nothing....
Just seemed odd.
Maybe they are getting them in bulk..."not labeled for individual sale"?
Just seemed odd.
Maybe they are getting them in bulk..."not labeled for individual sale"?
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Originally Posted by kurthb
The first thing I did to my new 06 F250 was change the oil to Synthetic and noticed the filter was just white, no Ford logo, no part number, no nothing....
Just seemed odd.
Maybe they are getting them in bulk..."not labeled for individual sale"?
Just seemed odd.
Maybe they are getting them in bulk..."not labeled for individual sale"?
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I can't remember if my 01 Mustang and 04 f350 factory filters were both unmarked, but I am sure the Mustang's was. The one on the truck I remember being clearly different than the MC you buy at the auto parts store though. I would guess it is a Champion Labs filter made for Ford, whereas the MC in the parts store is a Purolator filter element.
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BIG mistake changing to synthetic to early!!! More and more manufacturers have found that thinner fluids allow for better catalist ratings (lower emmisions).
The first 500 miles on a new truck are more important than any 5,000 miles after so long as your not TRYING to blow it up or something.
With the synthetic oil the rings wont seat (you'll NEVER see the full horsepower of that engine!), the cam and lifters wont wear in (rougher running), you'll have an engine that uses oil (start smokeing given time), lower compression will net you lower mileage in the long run, it goes on, and on, and on...
Sorry to hear you did that!
Smartest thing you can do when picking up your new truck is to take a good oil filter with you when you pick it up and have them put in on before you leave the dealership (I've got a Fram double guard ready for my truck to come in). Leave the oil alone. It's got assembly lube mixed in with it thats going to make a BIG differance those first few miles.
Best thing you could do now is drain that stuff out of there ASAP!
The first 500 miles on a new truck are more important than any 5,000 miles after so long as your not TRYING to blow it up or something.
With the synthetic oil the rings wont seat (you'll NEVER see the full horsepower of that engine!), the cam and lifters wont wear in (rougher running), you'll have an engine that uses oil (start smokeing given time), lower compression will net you lower mileage in the long run, it goes on, and on, and on...
Sorry to hear you did that!
Smartest thing you can do when picking up your new truck is to take a good oil filter with you when you pick it up and have them put in on before you leave the dealership (I've got a Fram double guard ready for my truck to come in). Leave the oil alone. It's got assembly lube mixed in with it thats going to make a BIG differance those first few miles.
Best thing you could do now is drain that stuff out of there ASAP!
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I dont know if Castrol makes a 5/20 wt oil. But, there oils are typically high detergent. Not normally something you want in a new engine either, but in this case I'd say run it for a hundred miles or so to get any remaining synthetic and additives out of that engine. Then you can go back to regular oil. The stuff your dealer is using is as good as any for the first 5,000 miles. Use what you like after that, but best to keep off synthetic 'till 10K anyway.
Good luck! If you dont like the things I've said I'm sorry, but in your best interest you should consider it, and ask opinions of other mechanics/engineers.
Good luck! If you dont like the things I've said I'm sorry, but in your best interest you should consider it, and ask opinions of other mechanics/engineers.
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I have always switched to synthetics upon delivery of a new vehicle and never had any problems. Mobil 1 themselves state that there are no problems going with synthetics at mile 1.
I used 0W20 for the best startup lubrication
I used 0W20 for the best startup lubrication
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Originally Posted by Streetcruzer
Never noticed it, but you know the manufactures, anything to save a nickle!
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Originally Posted by kurthb
noticed the filter was just white, no Ford logo, no part number, no nothing....
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Go to Wally World, parts store, or other outlet and buy you a Wix, Purolator, Baldwin, Motorcraft, Champion, and any other filter you can find. Pick the same application for them , such as a FL1A, B2, PH8A, 1515. Carry them home and carefully cut the top off them below the crimp. This will allow the entire filter "guts" to come out for you. Then you decide who has the best filtration system. You will be surprised at the crap the orange one has in it to protect your engine, especially compared to a Wix (NAPA is the same) or a Baldwin.
For $30 bucks, you should be able to buy 6 different filters and be your own judge.
For $30 bucks, you should be able to buy 6 different filters and be your own judge.
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Quoted from Mobil themselves:
You can use Mobil1 motor oils right away in a brand new vehicle without any problems. Mobil1 motor oils are the choice of many auto manufacturer's as the factory fill motor oil for many of the high performance vehicles on the market.
-Matt
You can use Mobil1 motor oils right away in a brand new vehicle without any problems. Mobil1 motor oils are the choice of many auto manufacturer's as the factory fill motor oil for many of the high performance vehicles on the market.
-Matt