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Originally posted by MarkO:
oh yeah...thanks for the tip on the Regane Gumout additive. I can't believe the difference in my car. I wasn't kidding when I said I SWEAR by it. It's the ONLY fuel additive I use that WORKS.
Pete... 98.5 SE Sport Duratec ATX (P66L) Black Clearcoat on Greystone DOB 11/21/1997 DOP 12/25/1997 PIAA 510 Super White Driving Lights SVT CAT-BACK EXHAUST (No Resonator) DiabloSport Chip (LPQ4) - Engineered To Raise Hell Too many other mods to list... Sounds sweet, runs quick... Crazy Horse Dyno @ 121.4 WHP/129.6 TQ
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Piece of cake to change this thing. I just followed the directions from the 'How To' Article and only took about 20 minutes. I got mine at Advance Auto Parts for $16.88 + tax. I love this web site!!!
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Originally posted by dealer502: this is one part i have never replaced. are they dirty? can you tell any difference after the change? is it hard to do? does it need to be done?  For a pic of one after 15k: http://www.picturetrail.com/svtstpete/674422 EDIT: Mine is not that dirty because I rarely use AC/heat. You may or may not be able to tell a difference. It really depends how dirty it is. You'll notice when you turn on heat/air. It needs to be done. Trust me. I work for a company that deals with lead, asbestos, mold, mildew, etc. The horror stories I've heard and read. 
- Pete - 00 SVT SF/MB - 1522/2150 - DOB 1/12/00
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I wish I had a digital camera to show you what mine looked like. It was like the picture you just posted but no white, all gray/black.
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They normally get filthey after a year, the 20,000 mile recommended interval is pushing it a little. Much dirtier then the engine air filter I have found.,
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Went to AutoZone last night, looking for the $8 Deutsch cabin filter (#CAF1700). Well, my store no longer has Deutsch oil or air filters on the shelves. Instead they have STP. I couldn't find the filter in the STP brand (the Deutsch part numbers were labeled in small type on the boxes) and the counter guy looked it up.
The Deutsch CAF1700 was $19.99 and had to be ordered (1-2 business days)! Were these really 8 bucks at some point? I should have just bought the Purolator for 16 bucks at Advance Auto Parts when I was there yesterday.
Jason
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former 96 Mystique LS V6/MTX owner
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Is CF8046 the correct part number for the Fram filter?
Jason
current 95 Contour SE (V6) MTX owner
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Just buy the Purolator.
Purolator makes the Motorcraft units. So it has the correct alignment tabs. Plus it's a superior filter to FRAM, STP, Deutsch, etc...
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In a thread about a year ago, bigjim was explaining how the Fram was actually a quite good filter for this application. Something about some sort of fancy charcoal that would likely keep the filter performing better for a longer time than the stock Motorcraft.
Any thoughts?
Jason
current 95 Contour SE (V6) MTX owner
former 96 Mystique LS V6/MTX owner
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I'll let u know...
Finally I ordered mine... $19.99
** CT - USA **
* 96 Contour Gl 2.0
5 Speed Manual / Clarion CD Change
8" Subwoofer & Sony Amp (LOUD !!)
The Cleanest !!!
* 92 Mazda Protege
5 Speed Manual / 1.8
* 94 Yamaha Virago 535
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