Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Seeing as oil post gone,,i make new post...i changed oil this weekend...did not have to jack car up...tried using ratcheting filter wrench ..it bent the filter.... the band type is the only way to go.. my engine is running smoother now... i used Mobil 1 syn and motorcraft filter....do any of the performance filters fit our car such as K&N and how much better are they?
If you just use the drop in K&N you won't see any HP gains, although you will save a few bucks everytime you wash, re-oil and re-use the K&N filter. To get any HP gains you'll need to get a cold air intake. The Mobil 1 Super Syn is a good choice, it will definitely make your motor run smoother and quieter and you may pick up a few HP but mostly you'll get better protection from the high revvin motor. I usually go 3,000 between changes so I stretch my changes now with Mobil 1 to 5,000. If you go to WalMart you can get Mobil 1 in the gallon size for $18 or so. And yes DEFINITELY use the MotoCraft filter. I've heard too many horror stories about the Fram. Even though the local Schucks store counter girl was telling me that Fram makes MotoCraft filters. I said I didn't care, I've never heard of a bypass failing on the MotoCraft like on the Frams. Which translates into a total engine meltdown. The MotoCraft is $1 more, aint it worth it ? I think so, Ken
