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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Oil filter recomendations??

I want to stay with a stock-type spin on oil filter....what is the best one to use??? Motorcraft fl1995, Mobil M1-601, Wix? Purolator? Fleetgard? Luberefiner?? and what is the total crankcase capacity with complete oil & filter change?? Thanks!!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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I use Motorcraft FL-1995, Rotella Syn, and 15 qts. Some of the other filters are as good as Motorcraft, but I don't keep up. Sometimes they change their manufacturers, so I've been sticking with the Motorcraft brand. Oh, and don't forget to fill the filter before you spin it on....

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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noting but wix or baldwin for me....
 
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i use an oilguard filter along with my bypass system
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:48 AM
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Thanks guys, I think I'll get the Motorcraft FL1995 @ Walmart......If I were to use synthetic oil can I extend oil change intervals?? I know is gas motors you can??
 
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