same here! ive been trying different filters with my uoa's and this time i put on a fleetguard and i had to torque that sucker HARD to get it to quit seeping but the mobil 1 sealed up nice without the extra umf...

 

It seems to be a clean surface, no nicks or crud. Just seems to be the way it is.

I'll look into the Mobil 1 filters.

 

Learned this the hard way today during the first oil change! Didn't know about the oil cooler being 'uphill' of the filter! Will have to fashion a poker for the next one.

Side note, no leaking around the NAPA filter I put in....Will check in the morning again though. Used Rotella Dino 15x-40. Previous owner used that year round with no problems...Same area north of Boston, MA

 

I just hit it with a old cotton sock around the rim and inside, might be overkill but thats what i do. Figured i'd mention it being his ride was sitting a while.

 

where are u guys getting your MObile 1 filters at and whats the part number?

 

got mine at autozone....

 

I was in for 10 days and had about 28 days worth of stuff to do. I hit a NAPA for the filter and some other items and never got as far as WM, so paid whatever NAPA were charging for two 5 gall buckets. Good point on the temp, thx.

David.

 

OK, thanks for that. I don't have a pump that isn't still packed away in a container so think I'll just do a straight change, followed by another one in 1-2k. If the syphoning takes an extra quart but there are still two in the system, it doesn't seem like it's worth the extra effort to me, but then maybe I'm lazy??? lol.

Another question that brings to mind, how many quarts should it take if you discount that left in the HP system AND the quart or two you put into the filter? I always figgered between 14 and 15 quarts, but does that include those, or exclude them? I know the easy way is to check the dippy but just wondering, enquiring cells and all....

Cheers, David.

 

I started to think I'm going to change to synth after I use up this dino I just bought, but my seasons are hot and hotter, so don't have to worry about cold, almost EVER.
Now you have me wondering, why the dino in the summer? What are the benefits of dino vs. synth, considering I am in a hot climate pretty much year round?

Thanks again for answers, David.

 

Yeh, will do. I have plenty of Sunday (Holy) socks lying around.....FWIW, it sat and then I shipped it almost a year ago and have driven it since. At this point I think I just delayed the change s long the oil has started to break down but we'll see. I have to change outside and today is the firstdry day since i returned from my trip so if I can only get out and start it......

Cheers, David.

 

Fun facts, Most of last year I paid $16 and change for Rotella 5w-40 sythn oil at Wm, This year the same gallon is over 22. But she is worth it! Just wanta keep her happy!

 

I have another basic question that I'm at a loss on. What exactly is the oil capacity of the 7.3? I found 14 qts in the manual that came with the truck and a few places online. I've also just come across 15 qts in the Ford shop manual link that someone posted. I just changed the oil/filter and added a total of 14 qts between the block and filter...dipstick reads fine.

What's the correct capacity here?

From the Ford Shop Manual:

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 border=1><CAPTION>Oil Pump, Oil Cooler and Oil Capacity </CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle colSpan=2>Engine at Normal Operating Temperature</TH><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle colSpan=2>Engine Oil Capacity</TH><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle rowSpan=3>Oil Pump Drive Gear Radial Clearance</TH><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle rowSpan=3>Oil Pump Drive Gear End Clearance</TH></TR><TR><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle colSpan=2>Oil Pump Pressures</TH><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle rowSpan=2>Liters</TH><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle rowSpan=2>U.S. Qts.</TH></TR><TR><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>Curb Idle</TH><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>3,300 rpm</TH></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top align=middle>69 kPa (10 psi)</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle>276-482 kPa
(40-70 psi)</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle>12.3</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle>13.0<SUP>a</SUP> </TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle>0.71-0.81 mm
(0.028-0.032 in)</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle>0.02-0.08 mm
(0.001-0.003 in)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<SUP>a</SUP> Add 2 U.S. quarts (1.9 liters) when installing a new oil filter. Install a new FL-1995 filter.

 

Sorry...if it makes a difference it's a '99 F350

 

Bump.

I'm still confused.

 

Great answer for a 'basic' question. Poked the filter, and it helped a lot. Liked the idea of wiping down the mating surfaces also......got rid of a coupla old socks in the process.

Report after the oil change is good; The roughness after start seems to have completely gone away. Got a new fuel filter but don't want to spoil her all at once, will wait 'till next weekend for that. Got some new questions in mind for y'all too! Tahnks again for the replies.

Cheers, David.
99.5PSD, CC, SB, 2WD, 6637, batt box and muffler delete.