rocketattack
Registered User
Which is better, the OEM MotorCraft oil filter, Fram extraguard, Fram toughgard?
oil filters?
- Thread starter rocketattack
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'94IDITurbo7.3
HAMMER DOWN!
MOST people will tell you to STAY AWAY from fram oil filters for diesels.
i have been using a car quest filter on my truck. the other day i was at walmart and they have the 7.3L powerstroke oil filter (p#-FL1995) for $9.50. i holds more than ours and filters finer. i am going to run that filter next change.
i have been using a car quest filter on my truck. the other day i was at walmart and they have the 7.3L powerstroke oil filter (p#-FL1995) for $9.50. i holds more than ours and filters finer. i am going to run that filter next change.
rocketattack
Registered User
Thanks. Thats what I thought. At Walmarts now and bought the FL-1995.
idiabuse
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I know from experience and from many goverment funded ASTM testing that high efficency filters will extend the life of lubricant 3/4 times longer than OEM recommended filters.
Napa, Wix, Luberfiner, Fram, Fleetgaurd, Many others all have XE style filters available for a little extra money.
These filters extend engine life, Fuel Milage and cost less to use over the ownership of any vehicle.
But since People feel much safer using low quality products over and over thinking it is cheap insurance, they definately dont want to hear they are mistaken...
Napa, Wix, Luberfiner, Fram, Fleetgaurd, Many others all have XE style filters available for a little extra money.
These filters extend engine life, Fuel Milage and cost less to use over the ownership of any vehicle.
But since People feel much safer using low quality products over and over thinking it is cheap insurance, they definately dont want to hear they are mistaken...
Wyreth
Certifiable Noob
On my gassers I have always run the Fram tough guard, and been rather happy with the results. The oil was noticeably cleaner on change intervals.
That being said, I'm running a wix on the she-devil right now. Although I am planning on changing to the powerstroke filter next change. Most likely another wix, as that's what I'm running for all the other filters.
That being said, I'm running a wix on the she-devil right now. Although I am planning on changing to the powerstroke filter next change. Most likely another wix, as that's what I'm running for all the other filters.
idiabuse
Full Access Member
Why buy the 32 micron Nomial filter when you can get the better filter @ 10 Micron Nominal rating? Last 3/4 times longer http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51734XE
I dont like being told a standard filter is the best cause that what the OEM recommends, Why in the hell the Filter company makes a much better product to begin with?
FL1995= Wix 51734 want the best? 51734XE thank me thank me very much...
Javier
I dont like being told a standard filter is the best cause that what the OEM recommends, Why in the hell the Filter company makes a much better product to begin with?
FL1995= Wix 51734 want the best? 51734XE thank me thank me very much...
Javier
idiabuse
Full Access Member
Niether, look above, you did ask wich is better? they all are the same as filtration goes, the cheapest one is the best.
Javier
pedro_8149
7.3L Remote Turbo
I USE BALDWIN # bd7039 0N MINE AND SWEAR BY IT, MY OIL IS YELLOW IN MY IDI AND POWERSTROKE. AND ARE ONLY ABOUT 13 BUCKS A FILTER
You wouldn't happen to have a list in each of the manufacturers categories as to which filters are best with some micron and flow ratings?
PwrSmoke
Full Access Member
Why be such a jerk while dispensing good advice?
Which filter is 32 micron nominal? If it's one of the MCs, which is it and what is the source of the information? MC filter data is notoriously hard to find.
Kevin 007
Full-floater
Where do you get the baldwins??
pedro_8149
7.3L Remote Turbo
I belive u can order them from their site. But i got mine from the local peterbilt shop. Dont know if they all carry the same stock canada vs state or town to town mind you. But there easy to find online. Or id imagine any truck shop. I know traction dealers can also get them.
gdhillon
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I am running a fleet guard lf3630, from international was 10 bucks
boxathey
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I use Baldwin filters as well, Oil and Fuel. I get mine at HOVIS AUTO SUPPLY in Pennsylvania. Ive had great results with them for years now.
Devon Harley
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I use a wix powerstroke filter nice results and why are u all getting so opioniated and rude this site is to help everyone and share there results children calm down
