First oil change pics
6/28/11, 06:27 PM
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First oil change pics
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I hit 1500 miles after two weeks so I wanted to get the oil changed out. Here's some pics.
Loosen/Remove 3 screws with 8mm socket to lower the panel.
I didn't have a dinky little oil filter wrench so I used two XL hands to loosen it.
Here's a pic showing the drain plug location and the bar you replace to put in the trans cooler scoop I think.
Oil was pretty dark.
Plug bolt has a nice o-ring seal built in.
The OEM is on the left, then the 500S that I used, and an 820S.
CLEARLY the fastest funnel!
I hit 1500 miles after two weeks so I wanted to get the oil changed out. Here's some pics.
Loosen/Remove 3 screws with 8mm socket to lower the panel.
I didn't have a dinky little oil filter wrench so I used two XL hands to loosen it.
Here's a pic showing the drain plug location and the bar you replace to put in the trans cooler scoop I think.
Oil was pretty dark.
Plug bolt has a nice o-ring seal built in.
The OEM is on the left, then the 500S that I used, and an 820S.
CLEARLY the fastest funnel!
6/28/11, 06:38 PM
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Thanks for the writeup. I'll be doing my first oil change in a couple of weeks so nice to see ehat to expect. Did you use the Motorcraft synthetic oil? Any info on the differences between the filters?
6/28/11, 06:43 PM
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Yah, how did you decide the 820 was an acceptable substiture for the 500?
6/28/11, 06:45 PM
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I used Castrol Full Syn 5W-50. I have no idea about the differences between the filters. First I bought the 820S then read up and it looked like I should use the 500S so I bought some of those. They're cheap! $4-$6 for an oil filter? My truck takes a 1995 so it's HUGE and not cheap...
6/28/11, 07:20 PM
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Next weekend I'll do the rear diff and post up pics. Why does the Torsen require friction modifier if it doesn't have clutches? Or does it require f/m?
6/28/11, 07:33 PM
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That's the $50 question of the week. Gary, when yours was changed, did they add the friction modifier? I remember you talking about it but the the final decision.
6/28/11, 08:14 PM
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Are most of you using Motorcraft? Anyone using Mobil 1? Here's an interesting read on what viscosity to use.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...l#post10825916
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...l#post10825916
6/28/11, 08:28 PM
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Are most of you using Motorcraft? Anyone using Mobil 1? Here's an interesting read on what viscosity to use.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...l#post10825916
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...l#post10825916
6/28/11, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 5 DOT 0
Are most of you using Motorcraft? Anyone using Mobil 1? Here's an interesting read on what viscosity to use.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...l#post10825916
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...l#post10825916
That post reads like an amsoil ad
6/28/11, 09:34 PM
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Look closely at the oil inlet hole sizes (8 holes) between the original filter on the Boss, and the other two Motorcraft filters...looks like the original unit was made to flow some oil! The FL-820S has better flow passage potential as well...The FL-500S looks a bit restrictive compared to the other two. The original filter was obviously made by a different supplier - wonder who? I had a NOS Motorcraft FL-HP to compare...it is made in a similar manner to the original Boss Filter.
Seems like the feature on the filter one has to watch closely is the installed clearance distance between the oil filter pad on the oil cooler mount, and the plane of the threaded stamping on the filter with the inlet holes. You want this distance to be equivalent to the original filter to enable proper radial distribution and transfer of the oil from the hole in the oil cooler to the filter. Looking at the differences in the FL-820S and the FL-500S, the FL-820S has more clearance...but this may be an optical illusion. I have seen some problems with some filters such as a System 1 which when installed can have minimal clearance between the mounting surface with some types of oil filter adapters and the plane of the inlet holes and can actually choke or restrict oil flow.
Rusty
Seems like the feature on the filter one has to watch closely is the installed clearance distance between the oil filter pad on the oil cooler mount, and the plane of the threaded stamping on the filter with the inlet holes. You want this distance to be equivalent to the original filter to enable proper radial distribution and transfer of the oil from the hole in the oil cooler to the filter. Looking at the differences in the FL-820S and the FL-500S, the FL-820S has more clearance...but this may be an optical illusion. I have seen some problems with some filters such as a System 1 which when installed can have minimal clearance between the mounting surface with some types of oil filter adapters and the plane of the inlet holes and can actually choke or restrict oil flow.
Rusty
6/29/11, 06:41 AM
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Going to run Redline 5w50 - I am fortunate enough to live within 2 miles of a major distributor, so that's easy for me :-) I will also be running Redline Shockproof in the diff (has their friction modifier already added).
In fact, I'm really going to run Redline end-to-end. I am paying $43k for a car and, although it costs more, it's proven and it's worth it
In fact, I'm really going to run Redline end-to-end. I am paying $43k for a car and, although it costs more, it's proven and it's worth it
6/29/11, 06:54 AM
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Look closely at the oil inlet hole sizes (8 holes) between the original filter on the Boss, and the other two Motorcraft filters...looks like the original unit was made to flow some oil! The FL-820S has better flow passage potential as well...The FL-500S looks a bit restrictive compared to the other two. The original filter was obviously made by a different supplier - wonder who? I had a NOS Motorcraft FL-HP to compare...it is made in a similar manner to the original Boss Filter.
Seems like the feature on the filter one has to watch closely is the installed clearance distance between the oil filter pad on the oil cooler mount, and the plane of the threaded stamping on the filter with the inlet holes. You want this distance to be equivalent to the original filter to enable proper radial distribution and transfer of the oil from the hole in the oil cooler to the filter. Looking at the differences in the FL-820S and the FL-500S, the FL-820S has more clearance...but this may be an optical illusion. I have seen some problems with some filters such as a System 1 which when installed can have minimal clearance between the mounting surface with some types of oil filter adapters and the plane of the inlet holes and can actually choke or restrict oil flow.
Rusty
Seems like the feature on the filter one has to watch closely is the installed clearance distance between the oil filter pad on the oil cooler mount, and the plane of the threaded stamping on the filter with the inlet holes. You want this distance to be equivalent to the original filter to enable proper radial distribution and transfer of the oil from the hole in the oil cooler to the filter. Looking at the differences in the FL-820S and the FL-500S, the FL-820S has more clearance...but this may be an optical illusion. I have seen some problems with some filters such as a System 1 which when installed can have minimal clearance between the mounting surface with some types of oil filter adapters and the plane of the inlet holes and can actually choke or restrict oil flow.
Rusty
6/29/11, 06:45 PM
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Look at the photo of the FORD RACING HIGH PERFORMANCE OIL FILTER PN
CM-6731-FL820 on the ford racing website:
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=7567
A "square-on" view of the attachment end of the filter is not available, but it looks similar having large round inlet holes in lieu of the enongated, smaller holes of the FL-820S and the FL-500S.
Rusty
CM-6731-FL820 on the ford racing website:
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=7567
A "square-on" view of the attachment end of the filter is not available, but it looks similar having large round inlet holes in lieu of the enongated, smaller holes of the FL-820S and the FL-500S.
Rusty
