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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Exclamation Yes, another oil filter question!

Hey, got a '04 F150 and im about to change my oil/filter tomorrow for the first time. I see that I have to get MC 5W20 syn-blend, but is the Motorcraft filter FL820 OR 820S? Is there a difference? Speedy answers would be appreciated. Thanks guys!

P.S What should I know about these standard threads and Full Flow filters?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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You want the "S". It's a newer version with a silicone antidrainback valve.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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There are some subtle differences between the FL820 and FL820S, the FL820 is the ford racing filter.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...34&type=thread
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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As mentioned, go with the FL-820S filter. Now that you mention it, I don't think I've seen a "regular" FL-820 filter on the shelf at the auto parts store, only the FL-820S model.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Thanks for the input. How many qts do I need? I got my truck used and it didnt come with a manual.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Wr3ckin_Cr3w
Thanks for the input. How many qts do I need? I got my truck used and it didnt come with a manual.
Which engine? I know the 5.4L takes 7 quarts. I believe the others are 6 quarts, but don't hold me to that.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Which engine? I know the 5.4L takes 7 quarts. I believe the others are 6 quarts, but don't hold me to that.
pretty sure the 5.4's take 6 quarts, my dads doesn anyways, not sure if they gave the 04-ip a bigger pan, my dad has an 03
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Lol, two different answers. I got the 5.4 '04
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Wr3ckin_Cr3w
Lol, two different answers. I got the 5.4 '04
That is because NeXtras is talking about the 2v triton motor, which does use 6 quarts. You have the 3v triton motor. It takes 7 quarts. This is the motor I have and I've changed my own oil with 7 quarts since new.

The 3V 5.4L is used on the 04+ trucks.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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Thanks, got it done in about 20 minutes. Thanks again for the help guys.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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You can download a manual here. https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp

Hope the link works.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Ah, it says there isnt a manual for the '04 F150 on there? Anyway another question: What brand of antifreeze do yall use? How much of it do you put in? Thanks in advance.
 
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http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...&VEHICLE=F-150

On this truck... I may spend the xtra few bucks when that time comes and purchase the Motorcraft fluid-
 
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