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Hey folks,
I just changed my own oil! For the first time! I didn't want to do that when it was still under warranty. I put in Mobil 1 5W-30, of course, and the Mobil 1 filter.
By the way, someone, I think SQPlus was talking about that filter being made for the Focus Zetec. It itsn't. It's made for the Split port engine, not the Zetec. But it seems to fit mine perfectly, and it doesn't leak.
I am so proud!
I also changed the passenger cabin air filter, but I had done that once before.
R
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Guilty...the book I looked in at Autozone had the filter listed for a 2.0l 2000 Focus. What's the 'split port' engine you're refering to?? Anyway it does fit fine and doesn't leak. I'm about 2000 miles into this filter and haven't had any problems besides that strange heavy smoke coming out the back of my car...  ...oh well...  ------------------ Brad W. 1998 Silver Frost SE brantleyiii@earthlink.net photos.yahoo.com/brantleyiii ------------------ "Good leaders are scarce, so I'm following myself." [This message has been edited by SQPlus (edited January 07, 2001).]
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The SPI engine is the one from the Escort sedan that has 110 hp. It also uses a different but similar oil filter. The correct filter for that car is the Motorcraft FL-400S, which is slightly longer in length than the 2005 but same diameter. There shouldn't be any problem from using a filter for that engine on a zetec.
Justin
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Retired: 98.5 Mystique
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Well, it's good to know that the swap won't cause trouble much.
The 2.0 split port is the base Fosuc engine.
The Zetec is optional (we know why, cause it's so darn good).
But, fortunately for us, the filters swap out.
Since Ford won't make the Zetec line much longer, I suppose that Mobil 1 sees little reason to design a filter for it.
Mid this year, Ford starts making the 2.3 litre that replaces the 2.0 Split Port, the Zetec, and the 2.5 litre Ranger engine. They are also working on an inline FIVE cylinder- should be interesting!!!!
Later.
Randy
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I have to clear up this whole thing. There are two engines for the Focus. The SPI and the Zetec, both are 2.0L engines.
The pre 98 Zetec for the Contique uses a different filter than the 98+ Zetecs. This is when the change to VCT happened. The 98+ uses the longer 2005 filter. The pre 98 Zetec filter will not fit on the 98+ Zetec. I have investigated this with the different types of filters out there. The issue is all about clearance. It's the same thread and seal size but the pre 98 is wider and shorter. So, the length is good but the width keeps it from fitting on the newer engine. It does seem that the filter listed by Mobil 1 for the Focus will fit on the Contiques regardless of year. Why the change cause clearance issues is beyond me. Ford of America couldn't make a car worth a flip if their lives depended on it. As you can see, both the Focus and Contiques came from Europe. Brought them here, took out a bunch of stuff and then it goes downhill because of infrastructural garbage. IMHO, the only reason the Focus is doing so well and will definitely continue to grow is because of the targeted age. It's not targeted to middle age America, rather two groups. The younger generation w/o kids and those younger adults starting families and the much older senior crowd. My grandparents are above 90 and going strong and have had their Focus SE for a year and love it. Plus the aftermarket scene has caught on and that's what Ford wanted to do. Ford of Europe could care less because both cars have flourished there ever since their inception.
I say again.....awe, nevermind.
My opinion only...John
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