New FL 820 S
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Laughing Gas
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From: Jessup, PA
New FL 820 S
I went to get a new motorcraft oil filter and I noticed on the box of the 820 S it says "New Size, Same Performance". It's shorter than the old one.
Despite it being shorter, the thing that I hate the most is that they no longer have Ford Motor Company in handwriting written on them anymore. That was like vintage Ford and I liked it. They are still made in USA though.
Anybody else notice this? How long have these shorter ones been out?
Despite it being shorter, the thing that I hate the most is that they no longer have Ford Motor Company in handwriting written on them anymore. That was like vintage Ford and I liked it. They are still made in USA though.
Anybody else notice this? How long have these shorter ones been out?
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From: Media, PA
They must have just released the filter you purchased. I went to my Walmart last weekend to get my MC oil and FL-820S filter and the filter is the same size as it's always been and it still has the Ford Motor Company logo written on the outer case.
I heard rumor that Ford was pulling out from Motorcraft and someone had bought it up. But, of all the searches I've done on the web lately, I cannot come up with anything to support this rumor. Anyone else heard this or know more?
I heard rumor that Ford was pulling out from Motorcraft and someone had bought it up. But, of all the searches I've done on the web lately, I cannot come up with anything to support this rumor. Anyone else heard this or know more?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Jessup, PA
Since it's still made in the USA all report the measurements in inches
.Same diameter
Height of old filter case is about 4"
Height of new filter case is about 3-11/16"
So difference of about 5/16".
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Crazy nut jobs...
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This whole idea of Motorcraft and AC Delco aftermarket parts is kind of meaningless today because Ford and GM no longer manufacture parts in-house. Visteon was spun off from Ford as a separate company many years ago, as was Delphi from GM.
This shortened filter thing even happened with my Toyota. The engine came from the factory with a Denso filter that Toyota dealers in the USA cannot get. Instead, a slightly shorter filter that appears to be a Purolator in construction is painted as a Denso is sold by dealers.
Jim
This shortened filter thing even happened with my Toyota. The engine came from the factory with a Denso filter that Toyota dealers in the USA cannot get. Instead, a slightly shorter filter that appears to be a Purolator in construction is painted as a Denso is sold by dealers.
Jim
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Cargo Master
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I bet the new filter is cheaper to manufacture. I guess it's time to stock up on the old filter.
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Excluding those brands, Mobil 1 and K&N. Maybe WIX filters if you have in your area. Mobil 1 filters have excellent casings. You can't put a dent in 'em with your fingers like you can do with cheaper filters. Best micron as well, but if you don't mind paying $10/filter...
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Laughing Gas
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From: Jessup, PA
I can't find any place that still has the older ones.