Results From First Coolant Filter Change
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 919
Likes: 0
From: Smiths Grove, KY
Results From First Coolant Filter Change
The pictures below are from my first coolant filter change. The filter was installed 8K miles ago and shows very little debris or sand. I was surprised that only a minor amount of coolant was lost during the change process even without shut-off valves.
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 13,834
Likes: 25
From: Middle Tn.
Kewl, your lucky. My 1st plugged in 300 miles. I had a filter on the truck at 2,000 miles in 2005 and am now having a new oil/egr coolers installed. The filter bought me time, in my opinion, but didn't save me. Guess there was to much crap in my system. The 2nd filter took approx. 1,000 miles to plug.
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 971
Likes: 1
From: IA MN SD
In my previous truck (2003 6.0), the coolant was in awesome shape at 60k when I first installed the coolant filter, as the first filter never plugged and barely caught any casting sand.
However, my 2006 was the opposite. First filter plugged after less than a tankful of fuel, the second after another couple of tankfuls, and the third ran for several thousand miles before I finally flushed the system and put in new coolant (last summer).
Now I'm replacing the oil cooler after having done another coolant flush (this time with VC-9) a couple weeks ago. Once this is done and a new coolant filter is installed, I'm hoping to be good to go for a long time (fingers are crossed).
However, my 2006 was the opposite. First filter plugged after less than a tankful of fuel, the second after another couple of tankfuls, and the third ran for several thousand miles before I finally flushed the system and put in new coolant (last summer).
Now I'm replacing the oil cooler after having done another coolant flush (this time with VC-9) a couple weeks ago. Once this is done and a new coolant filter is installed, I'm hoping to be good to go for a long time (fingers are crossed).
Resident smarta$$
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,929
Likes: 9
From: Oaks,PA
IMHO its never too late to install one. Probably the sooner the better. I installed mine a few months after I bought the truck (had 126k on it when I bought it) and changed the first one within 1k miles. The debris that came out of it without even cutting mine open convinced me it was worth the time and money. Flushing won't get all of it, and for $120+ its cheap insurance.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 2
From: CA Sacramento
I had mine on at 54k then at 57.5k It went to the dealer last month. It had new oil cooler, egr coolers and ARP studs under warranty even though there were no issues.(purchasd the studs, $395 free ship and paid the $100 deductable). And I got all new coolant so I think I am going to let my filter hit 10k, or more if I feel like it.
The coolant filters function does not work like at trans or oil filter because the coolant does not gain debris. It is a closed system. So we can go as long as we want on these coolant filters. But the coolant filter will break down eventually so we do need to change it.
The coolant filters function does not work like at trans or oil filter because the coolant does not gain debris. It is a closed system. So we can go as long as we want on these coolant filters. But the coolant filter will break down eventually so we do need to change it.
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 13,834
Likes: 25
From: Middle Tn.
I had mine on at 54k then at 57.5k It went to the dealer last month. It had new oil cooler, egr coolers and ARP studs under warranty even though there were no issues.(purchasd the studs, $395 free ship and paid the $100 deductable). And I got all new coolant so I think I am going to let my filter hit 10k, or more if I feel like it.
The coolant filters function does not work like at trans or oil filter because the coolant does not gain debris. It is a closed system. So we can go as long as we want on these coolant filters. But the coolant filter will break down eventually so we do need to change it.
The coolant filters function does not work like at trans or oil filter because the coolant does not gain debris. It is a closed system. So we can go as long as we want on these coolant filters. But the coolant filter will break down eventually so we do need to change it.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 425
Likes: 4
If that is not sufficent reason to filter coolant from now on,consider what is broken loose during future maintainace repairs like hose replacement,t-stat change out,as well as having to top off/refill coolant with questionable water in an emergency.
Senior User
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 357
Likes: 0
Put mine on today took abought 30min seemed too easy.(read so many posts on it LOL) no leaks and let it idel to temp could tell it was flowing the top of the filter houseing started to get warm sure did have a lot of extra hose left from the kit though.
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,424
Likes: 2
From: Albemarle, NC
put mine on my 06 about 10K miles ago (at about 55K miles) I changed it at 65K .miles, not because it was plugged, but because I wanted to disect it and have a look. Barley any sand at all, I was pleased. Might have something to do with it was flushed under warranty when the studs were done.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 2
From: CA Sacramento
put mine on my 06 about 10K miles ago (at about 55K miles) I changed it at 65K .miles, not because it was plugged, but because I wanted to disect it and have a look. Barley any sand at all, I was pleased. Might have something to do with it was flushed under warranty when the studs were done.
Nice! I had new egr and oil cooler 3-4k after I put my filter on.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 919
Likes: 0
From: Smiths Grove, KY
EGR & oil cooler are both original.
I flush my coolant every 50K miles.
Even though I found very little debris or sand in the coolant filter I am still pleased that I installed this mod. IMO the cost is cheap insurance and worth the peace of mind if nothing else.
I flush my coolant every 50K miles.
Even though I found very little debris or sand in the coolant filter I am still pleased that I installed this mod. IMO the cost is cheap insurance and worth the peace of mind if nothing else.
