Oil filter alternatives
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Oil filter alternatives
We just traded my wife's 99 Montana on an '05 T&C. (I guess with the JK, we're now a DC family.) It was time for something with fewer miles and all the internet forums seemed to indicate the massive tranny problems were a thing of the past.
I noticed on the minivan forums that many owners had "upgraded" their factory filters on the 3.8L to the Motorcraft FL-1A.
My Jeep has startup clatter that started immediately after the first oil change. I put in Mobil1 0W-20 and a Mobil1 filter. I have great history with the Mobil1 oil, since it stopped piston slap on my wife's Expedition 5.4. (before the Montana) I'd never used a Mobil1 filter before and I know the Motorcraft filters have a better silicone anti-drain valve than most.
Anyone here tried the FL-1A yet? I checked the seal and thread size and they looked to match up. It has more capacity and a proven anti-drain valve.
I noticed on the minivan forums that many owners had "upgraded" their factory filters on the 3.8L to the Motorcraft FL-1A.
My Jeep has startup clatter that started immediately after the first oil change. I put in Mobil1 0W-20 and a Mobil1 filter. I have great history with the Mobil1 oil, since it stopped piston slap on my wife's Expedition 5.4. (before the Montana) I'd never used a Mobil1 filter before and I know the Motorcraft filters have a better silicone anti-drain valve than most.
Anyone here tried the FL-1A yet? I checked the seal and thread size and they looked to match up. It has more capacity and a proven anti-drain valve.
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I'm using a Motorcraft FL-400S filter with Motorcraft 5W-20 semi-synthetic oil. No startup clatter. I considered the FL-1A but wasn't sure the wider diameter filter would clear the crank pully. The FL-400S is longer than the stock filter and has the good anti-drain valve.
I'll probably send an oil sample in for a UOA next oil change to see how my engine is breaking in.
I'll probably send an oil sample in for a UOA next oil change to see how my engine is breaking in.
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We just traded my wife's 99 Montana on an '05 T&C. (I guess with the JK, we're now a DC family.) It was time for something with fewer miles and all the internet forums seemed to indicate the massive tranny problems were a thing of the past.
I noticed on the minivan forums that many owners had "upgraded" their factory filters on the 3.8L to the Motorcraft FL-1A.
My Jeep has startup clatter that started immediately after the first oil change. I put in Mobil1 0W-20 and a Mobil1 filter. I have great history with the Mobil1 oil, since it stopped piston slap on my wife's Expedition 5.4. (before the Montana) I'd never used a Mobil1 filter before and I know the Motorcraft filters have a better silicone anti-drain valve than most.
Anyone here tried the FL-1A yet? I checked the seal and thread size and they looked to match up. It has more capacity and a proven anti-drain valve.
I noticed on the minivan forums that many owners had "upgraded" their factory filters on the 3.8L to the Motorcraft FL-1A.
My Jeep has startup clatter that started immediately after the first oil change. I put in Mobil1 0W-20 and a Mobil1 filter. I have great history with the Mobil1 oil, since it stopped piston slap on my wife's Expedition 5.4. (before the Montana) I'd never used a Mobil1 filter before and I know the Motorcraft filters have a better silicone anti-drain valve than most.
Anyone here tried the FL-1A yet? I checked the seal and thread size and they looked to match up. It has more capacity and a proven anti-drain valve.
Is it possible you just got a bad filter? The Mobile filters are supposed to have a pretty good anti-drain valve. Any chance that using the 0W instead of the recommended 5W is a factor in this?
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I bought an FL-400S and put it in last night.
cb4017 is right. There's not enogh clearance in there for a fatter filter.
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2 cold starts later and no clatter with the FL-400S.
Let's see, a $10 filter is either designed as crap or has crap for quality control.
A $3.50 filter works perfect.
Hmmm. I guess I know which I'll choose next time.
Let's see, a $10 filter is either designed as crap or has crap for quality control.
A $3.50 filter works perfect.
Hmmm. I guess I know which I'll choose next time.
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We just traded my wife's 99 Montana on an '05 T&C. (I guess with the JK, we're now a DC family.) It was time for something with fewer miles and all the internet forums seemed to indicate the massive tranny problems were a thing of the past.
I noticed on the minivan forums that many owners had "upgraded" their factory filters on the 3.8L to the Motorcraft FL-1A.
My Jeep has startup clatter that started immediately after the first oil change. I put in Mobil1 0W-20 and a Mobil1 filter. I have great history with the Mobil1 oil, since it stopped piston slap on my wife's Expedition 5.4. (before the Montana) I'd never used a Mobil1 filter before and I know the Motorcraft filters have a better silicone anti-drain valve than most.
Anyone here tried the FL-1A yet? I checked the seal and thread size and they looked to match up. It has more capacity and a proven anti-drain valve.
I noticed on the minivan forums that many owners had "upgraded" their factory filters on the 3.8L to the Motorcraft FL-1A.
My Jeep has startup clatter that started immediately after the first oil change. I put in Mobil1 0W-20 and a Mobil1 filter. I have great history with the Mobil1 oil, since it stopped piston slap on my wife's Expedition 5.4. (before the Montana) I'd never used a Mobil1 filter before and I know the Motorcraft filters have a better silicone anti-drain valve than most.
Anyone here tried the FL-1A yet? I checked the seal and thread size and they looked to match up. It has more capacity and a proven anti-drain valve.
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FL-400S has the same diameter as factory spec, which is barely anything more than the gasket. DC even cut a bit out of the bolt boss to make room for the filter. On the T&C, the filter is vertical, with tons of room for alternatives.
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