I’m wondering who actually makes the Motorcraft oil filters for Ford. How do they compare to the ones you’d get at a chain lube place? Are they just as good as the more premium filters you can buy at an auto parts store?
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
FrostByte said:
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
Do people not change their filters whenever they change their oil? It’s like 10 bucks.
FrostByte said:
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
Do people not change their filters whenever they change their oil? It’s like 10 bucks.
Regularly means every 3,000-5,000 miles, and yes, both oil and filter should be changed every time. Also, don’t forget to grease any accessible fittings and rotate your tires every two oil changes.
Katherine said:
FrostByte said:
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
Do people not change their filters whenever they change their oil? It’s like 10 bucks.
Regularly means every 3,000-5,000 miles, and yes, both oil and filter should be changed every time. Also, don’t forget to grease any accessible fittings and rotate your tires every two oil changes.
That’s some old-school advice. Most vehicles today don’t have grease fittings.
FrostByte said:
Katherine said:
FrostByte said:
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
Do people not change their filters whenever they change their oil? It’s like 10 bucks.
Regularly means every 3,000-5,000 miles, and yes, both oil and filter should be changed every time. Also, don’t forget to grease any accessible fittings and rotate your tires every two oil changes.
That’s some old-school advice. Most vehicles today don’t have grease fittings.
That’s not true. Many aftermarket parts, like Moog chassis parts, still have grease fittings on certain models.
Umbrielle said:
FrostByte said:
Katherine said:
FrostByte said:
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
Do people not change their filters whenever they change their oil? It’s like 10 bucks.
Regularly means every 3,000-5,000 miles, and yes, both oil and filter should be changed every time. Also, don’t forget to grease any accessible fittings and rotate your tires every two oil changes.
That’s some old-school advice. Most vehicles today don’t have grease fittings.
That’s not true. Many aftermarket parts, like Moog chassis parts, still have grease fittings on certain models.
I just stick to Motorcraft parts for my trucks.
FrostByte said:
Umbrielle said:
FrostByte said:
Katherine said:
FrostByte said:
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
Do people not change their filters whenever they change their oil? It’s like 10 bucks.
Regularly means every 3,000-5,000 miles, and yes, both oil and filter should be changed every time. Also, don’t forget to grease any accessible fittings and rotate your tires every two oil changes.
That’s some old-school advice. Most vehicles today don’t have grease fittings.
That’s not true. Many aftermarket parts, like Moog chassis parts, still have grease fittings on certain models.
I just stick to Motorcraft parts for my trucks.
When I had my 2002 Escape, I only used Motorcraft oil and filters. Now that I have a 2008 Rogue, I stick to Nissan filters and usually use Valvoline oil.
FrostByte said:
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
I’ve always used Motorcraft filters and change my oil every 5,000 miles. My 2005 Focus has 350,000 miles on it and is still running with its original drivetrain and gaskets, no rebuilds.
FrostByte said:
The best ones you can use are Wix, which are also sold as Napa Gold. They’re not much more expensive than the ones you mentioned but are of much better quality. Purolator or Motorcraft filters are decent as long as they have the silicone valve, but it’s important to change them regularly.
I was just pricing that one online. Looks good!
From what I’ve found, Motorcraft filters are made by Purolator and are similar to their Classic lineup. They use the silicone anti-drain-back valve from the One series. So, they’re comparable to the standard filters you’d find at chain lube places or auto parts stores.
Waylon said:
From what I’ve found, Motorcraft filters are made by Purolator and are similar to their Classic lineup. They use the silicone anti-drain-back valve from the One series. So, they’re comparable to the standard filters you’d find at chain lube places or auto parts stores.
Thanks! I’m looking to improve the quality without spending too much.
Motorcraft filters are actually very good. OEM filters in general tend to be of higher quality. The filters you get at chain lube places are usually cheaper, and the quality reflects that. Those filters might cost $2-3 and are not made to handle today’s longer synthetic oil intervals. They’re lower capacity and can start bypassing, which makes them unsuitable for long oil change intervals.
Greer said:
Motorcraft filters are actually very good. OEM filters in general tend to be of higher quality. The filters you get at chain lube places are usually cheaper, and the quality reflects that. Those filters might cost $2-3 and are not made to handle today’s longer synthetic oil intervals. They’re lower capacity and can start bypassing, which makes them unsuitable for long oil change intervals.
I change my oil every 4,500 miles, but my car’s oil life monitor says I still have half the oil life left. That seems off to me, so I don’t follow it.
Greer said:
Motorcraft filters are actually very good. OEM filters in general tend to be of higher quality. The filters you get at chain lube places are usually cheaper, and the quality reflects that. Those filters might cost $2-3 and are not made to handle today’s longer synthetic oil intervals. They’re lower capacity and can start bypassing, which makes them unsuitable for long oil change intervals.
I change my oil every 4,500 miles, but my car’s oil life monitor says I still have half the oil life left. That seems off to me, so I don’t follow it.
Oil technology has come a long way. 7,500-mile intervals aren’t unusual now, especially if you’re using a good filter and synthetic oil. Some engines are tougher on oil, but longer intervals are generally fine.
Purolator makes Motorcraft filters. They’re surprisingly good for how cheap they are. The bypass setup, filter media, and overall quality are better than what you’d get at a quick lube place. I think Mobil 1 filters are better, but that’s just my personal opinion.
I thought Motorcraft filters were made by Wix?
Tiernan said:
I thought Motorcraft filters were made by Wix?
Last I checked, Purolator was the supplier for Motorcraft.
Tiernan said:
I thought Motorcraft filters were made by Wix?
Last I checked, Purolator was the supplier for Motorcraft.
You might be right. I heard it from the guy at the auto parts store.
Giselle said:
Tiernan said:
I thought Motorcraft filters were made by Wix?
Last I checked, Purolator was the supplier for Motorcraft.
You might be right. I heard it from the guy at the auto parts store.
It used to be Purolator, but both Wix and Purolator are now owned by Mann+Hummel, so the lines between the brands are getting blurred.