Haven't seen it in a while but has anyone tried those magnets that attach to the filters to draw any metal particles in the oil. I guess you should need it with a good filter but how about when your breaking in a new motor? I'm sure it helps there.

 

I used to think Fram filters were the best. Now I believe their quality has taken a dive. I had a seal blow on me and I lost all of my oil. By the Grace of God the engine did not suffer any damage. Then after that I was changing the filter on '93 Talon where the filter mount is hidden. I changed the oil and started the motor and did a check and oil was leaking out by the filter. Turns out the Fram seal had stuck to the filter housing so I had my new filter on top of that. Now I need to change my oil and will look at the K&N as I have seen them around. I had switched to the best Purolator without trouble but like it was said what is an extra $10. if it truly makes that much od a difference. My engine is too valuable for me to take chances with. mark

 

Just stick with the Motorcraft filters. Oh, and my 03 Mach1 with a 4.6 engine takes 7 quarts with the oil change.

 

I use Motocraft oil filters and have used them since I've owned my car. They are designed and engineered by the Ford Motor Co. and I wouldn't use anything else.

 

My family has always used Fram, nothing that special but never any problems, so why switch when its working.
My Mustang is an 1988 2.3L with 138,000 I run Pennsoil 10w-40

 

will somone pm me who makes motorcraft? chances are ill forget about this thread and ill never know...

motorcraft, i buy them at a ford dealer. are they decent or what?

 

I prefer WIX

 

I have used Fram filters nearly exclusively in Fords and other cars for 35 years, never had a problem. Of course, I change my oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles so the filter doesn't have to last too long.

 

Where can you get a WIX filter?

 

Glad somebody found the link, I was going to post it myself. Chrysler 2.2 and 2.5L engines can use the Ford filters. I have always used the Ford (Motorcraft) FL1A on my Ford products. I also use Castrol 10W-40 except on the truck in the summer, then I use 20W-50. I have had my oil checked in the lab I work in and found that the FL1A removes a whole lot of stuff.