Filter frustration
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Filter frustration
Hey.
I was changing my motor oil to synthetic in my 6.0. I had a local garage do the last change, as I was too busy. They used a carquest filter that was one piece with the cap and o ring. This is kinda cool, but I bought a regular cartridge filter and the garage threw out my cap. I had the oil in a bucket, and the truck disabled. I called carquest, and they delivered a oil filter kit so I could get on with my day. It was $31 after tax instead of $24 reusing my old cap.
Probably already mentioned by someone, but it is new to me. Just thought I would share a heads up. It was a bit of a pain, but it would have been much worse for someone who lives further out of town.
I was changing my motor oil to synthetic in my 6.0. I had a local garage do the last change, as I was too busy. They used a carquest filter that was one piece with the cap and o ring. This is kinda cool, but I bought a regular cartridge filter and the garage threw out my cap. I had the oil in a bucket, and the truck disabled. I called carquest, and they delivered a oil filter kit so I could get on with my day. It was $31 after tax instead of $24 reusing my old cap.
Probably already mentioned by someone, but it is new to me. Just thought I would share a heads up. It was a bit of a pain, but it would have been much worse for someone who lives further out of town.
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No joke. That "will fit" junk "will hurt" your engine. This is why I'd never take my truck to a lube joint to change the oil. Being "too busy" can cost you quite a bit of money in the long run. Order you an OEM cap from Ford and get a Racor/Motorcraft filter asap.
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I have the filter. I purchased the motorcraft version. The dealership had to order a cap. I won't lose much oil changing the filter out. It will be in Monday. The local garage is my farm and commercial tire store. Its not worth not getting a tire repaired on Sunday on a tractor for the $. I do agree with the principle, that they should have given the cap back to me.
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Ouch... Hope you do not have a International dealer just down the road. The price is about half of what the Ford dealer is charging you...
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Wondering out loud... since the fit of the Oil filters are SO critical, does anyone know for sure these billet caps are EXACTLY like the stock caps?
Since a slight difference in filter height can cause so many problems I would assume the same would happen with these caps if they are not EXACT in everyway, especially on the underside where the filter goes against it..
Since a slight difference in filter height can cause so many problems I would assume the same would happen with these caps if they are not EXACT in everyway, especially on the underside where the filter goes against it..
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Wondering out loud... since the fit of the Oil filters are SO critical, does anyone know for sure these billet caps are EXACTLY like the stock caps?
Since a slight difference in filter height can cause so many problems I would assume the same would happen with these caps if they are not EXACT in everyway, especially on the underside where the filter goes against it..
Since a slight difference in filter height can cause so many problems I would assume the same would happen with these caps if they are not EXACT in everyway, especially on the underside where the filter goes against it..
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It will rain today, so I will have time to pick up the cap. I do have an IH dealer in town. I will call and see how much cheaper it is there. The dealership parts department said they normally keep a couple of caps in stock. They didn't have one, so they may not hold me to taking it. I can ask!
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It will rain today, so I will have time to pick up the cap. I do have an IH dealer in town. I will call and see how much cheaper it is there. The dealership parts department said they normally keep a couple of caps in stock. They didn't have one, so they may not hold me to taking it. I can ask!
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Wondering out loud... since the fit of the Oil filters are SO critical, does anyone know for sure these billet caps are EXACTLY like the stock caps?
Since a slight difference in filter height can cause so many problems I would assume the same would happen with these caps if they are not EXACT in everyway, especially on the underside where the filter goes against it..
Since a slight difference in filter height can cause so many problems I would assume the same would happen with these caps if they are not EXACT in everyway, especially on the underside where the filter goes against it..