air filter advice
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air filter advice
I just purchased a 05 F350 and am in the process of changing all filters. Should I stick with the rather pricey stock filter or buy an aftermarket type that is reusable? I plan on keeping the truck a long time. I will proabbly add some type of tuner in the future ( when money allows) The truck will be mostly street driven and pull a 10,500 lb trailer occasionaly.
If an aftermarker filter is recommended what type is good. Thanks for your help.
If an aftermarker filter is recommended what type is good. Thanks for your help.
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From: Airdrie Alberta
most of the guys on here recommend just using the stock filter until you surpass 500rwhp, when it comes time for me to replace mine it will be getting a stocker in there again. if you do go with an aftermarket one the general consensus is to stay as far away from K&N as you can, AFE stage 2 is the recommended for aftermarket filters
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davidcam,
Stick with the OEM Donaldson filter with the Blue synthetic media. FYI no need to change the air filter until the filter minder (located on the air box) registers it is time. The OEM Donaldson filter holds up to 8-lbs of dirt and can last up to 80K miles.
Stick with the OEM Donaldson filter with the Blue synthetic media. FYI no need to change the air filter until the filter minder (located on the air box) registers it is time. The OEM Donaldson filter holds up to 8-lbs of dirt and can last up to 80K miles.
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Don't forget... when you change your Air Filter you will need to do the following...
Pull the Cab.
Pull the Engine.
Remove all skin from your knuckles.
Learn some additional four letter words.
So... you should wait as long of an interval as possible and buy the best, most durable filter money can buy! I love my PSD and would not trade it for any other diesel, but Ford blew it on this one. (it did not have to be this hard to change)
Actually... there is some good instructions in the Tech Folder on how to change it by un-bolting and un-hooking some various componets... do not try to just undo the clamps and muscle it out.
Pull the Cab.
Pull the Engine.
Remove all skin from your knuckles.
Learn some additional four letter words.
So... you should wait as long of an interval as possible and buy the best, most durable filter money can buy! I love my PSD and would not trade it for any other diesel, but Ford blew it on this one. (it did not have to be this hard to change)
Actually... there is some good instructions in the Tech Folder on how to change it by un-bolting and un-hooking some various componets... do not try to just undo the clamps and muscle it out.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by dentaldave
do not try to just undo the clamps and muscle it out.
a.) retarded
b.) good
As that is the only way I have ever changed them. I have changed 4 of them so far, less than 10 minutes a piece. Maybe I am doing it wrong?
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ryan,,, that was funny...
i've got aftermarket, so i'm not sure what's involved in changing the factory one, but i have heard lots of people complain about what a PITA it is supposed to be.
takes me 3 minutes to take mine off, then i go clean it out and let it dry, oil it, and another couple minutes to put it back in.
BTW, does anyone know if i can get the AFE pro7 or other similar dry media filter to fit my airaid intake, i'm tired of having to oil my filter.
i've got aftermarket, so i'm not sure what's involved in changing the factory one, but i have heard lots of people complain about what a PITA it is supposed to be.
takes me 3 minutes to take mine off, then i go clean it out and let it dry, oil it, and another couple minutes to put it back in.
BTW, does anyone know if i can get the AFE pro7 or other similar dry media filter to fit my airaid intake, i'm tired of having to oil my filter.
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I'm still trying to find that out too LvTitan. I've emailed AFE, and PM'ed their rep that is a member here, and I still haven't got an answer. If I find out I'll try to remember to let you know.
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Originally Posted by doubledee715
Where does this "you don't need an aftermarket air filter until you have over 500hp" claim come from? I haven't seen any facts on this and was just looking to better understand this claim. thanks.
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From: Las Vega$
Originally Posted by 18vtx00
stock or stock replacement unless you have over 5-550RWHP...or you will lose mileage and gamble w/ dusting your engine.
yes i know
like i said, i need an aftermarket intake
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Originally Posted by dentaldave
Don't forget... when you change your Air Filter you will need to do the following...
Pull the Cab.
Pull the Engine.
Remove all skin from your knuckles.
Learn some additional four letter words.
So... you should wait as long of an interval as possible and buy the best, most durable filter money can buy! I love my PSD and would not trade it for any other diesel, but Ford blew it on this one. (it did not have to be this hard to change)
Actually... there is some good instructions in the Tech Folder on how to change it by un-bolting and un-hooking some various componets... do not try to just undo the clamps and muscle it out.
Pull the Cab.
Pull the Engine.
Remove all skin from your knuckles.
Learn some additional four letter words.
So... you should wait as long of an interval as possible and buy the best, most durable filter money can buy! I love my PSD and would not trade it for any other diesel, but Ford blew it on this one. (it did not have to be this hard to change)
Actually... there is some good instructions in the Tech Folder on how to change it by un-bolting and un-hooking some various componets... do not try to just undo the clamps and muscle it out.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by doubledee715
Where does this "you don't need an aftermarket air filter until you have over 500hp" claim come from? I haven't seen any facts on this and was just looking to better understand this claim. thanks.