Motorcraft Air Filter
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Fleet Mechanic
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Motorcraft Air Filter
Guys, I had my oil changed on my 2005 Superduty V10 at my Ford Dealer
not bad of a price $45.00 for Oil, Oil Filter and had my tires rotated.
I went to get an new air filter for it and just for the filter was $43.00 why are motorcraft air filters so much money?
~Gage~
Are K&N air filters worth the money?
I had my oil changed today and Im driving to Arizona next week should I have my oil changed out their, or should I change it again when I come back?
not bad of a price $45.00 for Oil, Oil Filter and had my tires rotated.
I went to get an new air filter for it and just for the filter was $43.00 why are motorcraft air filters so much money?
~Gage~
Are K&N air filters worth the money?
I had my oil changed today and Im driving to Arizona next week should I have my oil changed out their, or should I change it again when I come back?
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A lot of folks here badmouth the Fram filters, but that's all I've run om my V10 for the last 70,000 miles. I see no signs of dust or dirt in the intake hoses so I think they work fine. I get them at Wal-Mart. I don't think they cost more than $20.
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From: Tax Happy Hanover Pa
Gage, In my opinon, the K&N filter is NOT worth the money. When I bought my truck used, it had a K&N replacement filter in it, unbeknownst to me. When I serviced the truck, I replaced the K&N w/ a Wix p/n 46418 that I paid $20.68 for at my local auto parts store. I just recently cleaned and LIGHTLY re-oiled the K&N and put it in just for a side by side comparison. I noticed NO difference. I drove it both ways for about 1,000 miles each and it made no difference in mileage, performance, anything. I'm due for another oil change this weekend and I'll be sticking my Wix filter back in.
As far as your oil change, how many miles is your planned trip one way?
As far as your oil change, how many miles is your planned trip one way?
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Gage, read this post: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=499376 NAPA is the way to go. btw, whatcha doing in AZ?
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Gage, I'm probably foolish for going out on this limb here, but if it were mine, I would take 3 or 4 qts of oil and a filter, just in case, but I'd change it when I got back. There is no reason that a well maintained V10 can't go 5,000 miles between oil changes. Check your oil every couple of hundred miles, preferably w/ the engine cold, and add if necessary. I think you'll be fine and I'd really be surprised if you even had to crack open a bottle of the oil.
Will you be towing? I'd be a little more cautious if you were towing a heavy load, then I might change it out there before you came back, but if it's just a trip in the truck than I think you'll be fine to change it when you come back.
Now all of this is based upon you checking your oil REGUALRLY during the trip out and back. And also that your not going to be doing any major driving while your in AZ. If you end up putting another 500 plus miles on it, or if you notice something unusual, than get a few more qts of oil and take the time to change it.
Good luck Gage, and enjoy your trip.
Let the flaming begin
Will you be towing? I'd be a little more cautious if you were towing a heavy load, then I might change it out there before you came back, but if it's just a trip in the truck than I think you'll be fine to change it when you come back.
Now all of this is based upon you checking your oil REGUALRLY during the trip out and back. And also that your not going to be doing any major driving while your in AZ. If you end up putting another 500 plus miles on it, or if you notice something unusual, than get a few more qts of oil and take the time to change it.
Good luck Gage, and enjoy your trip.
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V10man, I drive to the southwest every year, I really like it out there and someday I will be moving out there=)
Metalman1320, Im taking a few qts of oil with me and extra filters, Also I will not be towing anything.
Thanks again for everthing guys ~Gage~
One more thing I will be going to Colorado too theres a mountian there called Pikes Peak it takes about 1hr to drive up it and half way up its unpaved "no gaurd rails" do you think I should use 4x4? The speed limit is about 15-20 mph and on the way down I will have to use the lowest gear.
Metalman1320, Im taking a few qts of oil with me and extra filters, Also I will not be towing anything.
Thanks again for everthing guys ~Gage~
One more thing I will be going to Colorado too theres a mountian there called Pikes Peak it takes about 1hr to drive up it and half way up its unpaved "no gaurd rails" do you think I should use 4x4? The speed limit is about 15-20 mph and on the way down I will have to use the lowest gear.
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Gage, I don't think I'd use 4wd on Pikes Peak unless it was wet. You really shouldn't need it. Plus it's just full of twisty turns and such which will turn your truck into a real handful to drive. Some of those turns are 180 degree switchbacks that I wouldn't want to be fighting my 4wd while trying to negotiate. No guard rails and a 4wd front end that just wants to plow rather than turn is not a good combination. Just don't come into the turns too hot and go easy accelerating out of the turn and you should have no need for 4wd.
Something else to think about is the drastic change in air quality from the bottom to the top. The air gets real thin near the top. I would definitely run premium fuel during this little trek. If not, don't be surprised if the truck starts pinging and/or running a little rough as your near the summit. I know the vehicles that race on Pikes Peak can lose upwards of 30% of their hp from the bottom to the top.
Good luck man!!
Something else to think about is the drastic change in air quality from the bottom to the top. The air gets real thin near the top. I would definitely run premium fuel during this little trek. If not, don't be surprised if the truck starts pinging and/or running a little rough as your near the summit. I know the vehicles that race on Pikes Peak can lose upwards of 30% of their hp from the bottom to the top.
Good luck man!!
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Gage, I live in Colorado Springs in the shadow of Pikes Peak. This is a great time to go up, will be nice and cool - you will be over 14K feet so be prepared! Also, this time of year we have thunderstorms that can come up pretty quickly.
All kinds of vehicles go to the top, and I took my truck up there a few years ago (Chevy 1500) no 4x4 used. Most problems seem to be overheating and my daughter lost her transmission a few years ago going up (yikes, but the rangers were great and all ended well). 4x4 is not required since it is a well maintained gravel road.
Coming down can get exciting if you're not using your lower gears. I found myself shifting between 1st and 2nd as needed, using the brakes very sparingly.
Just take it slow and enjoy the scenery...
All kinds of vehicles go to the top, and I took my truck up there a few years ago (Chevy 1500) no 4x4 used. Most problems seem to be overheating and my daughter lost her transmission a few years ago going up (yikes, but the rangers were great and all ended well). 4x4 is not required since it is a well maintained gravel road.
Coming down can get exciting if you're not using your lower gears. I found myself shifting between 1st and 2nd as needed, using the brakes very sparingly.
Just take it slow and enjoy the scenery...
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Ok guys, I wont use 4x4 on Pikes Peak, this will be my 3rd time up there I really love the scenery, and the drive. Last year I went there with my 2005 V10 I didnt use 4x4 and some guy told me that I should have, thats why im asking the FTE pros.
Thanks again for the info.
~Gage~
Thanks again for the info.
~Gage~
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safe trip man. but you will not need 4x4 driving up it. maybe the big mountain just west of denver but not pikes. while your out there go to cripple creek and tour the old gold mines the molley kathlene is a site and a half. the tour is at 1000 feet down takes 1 min to get there in the miners bucket, beware it is a working mine so you might just hear some blasting take place.
safe trip man. but you will not need 4x4 driving up it. maybe the big mountain just west of denver but not pikes. while your out there go to cripple creek and tour the old gold mines the molley kathlene is a site and a half. the tour is at 1000 feet down takes 1 min to get there in the miners bucket, beware it is a working mine so you might just hear some blasting take place.
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Originally Posted by Fredvon4
My dealers service department must really love me... they charge me 20.99 for the MC filter for the 05 3v V10
