Best oil filter

[mrhighcaliber]

The specs look great on paper, but the fact remains, based on my own testing on the Edge, only the Motorcraft filter has never caused a startup rattle.  There is no doubt the extended life filters have a lot going for them, but I would rather have to change a MC filter twice during an extended OCI than go with another brand even though I very much want to.

Tested:  motorcraft, k&n, mobil1 ep, amsoil.  Have not tested rp yet, on my list.  Also on my list is aFe, since they have a larger capacity version of the filter for my Edge.

Never had a startup rattle till i tried a non-motorcraft filter.  Even the new Purolator Boss may not be immune.

I'm going to give the boss a try. Been running the amsoil filters since I bought my sho. Great filtration, but rattles often at a cold startup with 5w30 (with 5w20, cold start rattle is very rare). I like the Pure Boss filters. I Run them on other vehicles. Gonna swap my amsoil filter for 1 this weekend to try. I'm only 2k into the oil change. The rattle was just something I grew to expect.

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[SHOdded]

Cool, hope it works out!

 

[Primalzer]

You are talking about the anti drain back valve...many filters have that now.

There are better oils than motorcraft ,better parts, better catch cans, better wheels better stereo and speakers

Whoever makes that filter for ford likely gave the lowest bid...that stock filter is not special...the best attribute of the motorcraft filter is the price ford pays

I've owned a dozen Ford's and used MC filters on all of them, and you are actually the first person I've seen to not recommend the MC filters. They are known to be the best bang for your buck on the market. They are definitely not the best filter you can find, but at it's price point, nothing is going to touch it. Plus being OEM helps if there ever were to be warranty claims.

In my experience, the MC's and Purolator's are also eerily similar, and independent tests have shown they are also very similar (like Purolator manufacturers them...) Plus all anti-drain back valves are not equal. MC uses a quality silicone anti drain back, and I think you'd be hardpressed to find one with equal quality for the price.

 

[glock-coma]

I'm trying something new next oil change.
Wix XP
p/n 57502XP

good specs and wix is pretty well regarded in general. 

 

[SHOdded]

good luck, hope it is a positive experience!

Purolator Boss PBL22500 for those who want to try it.

 

[mrhighcaliber]

good luck, hope it is a positive experience!

Purolator Boss PBL22500 for those who want to try it.

Just put 1 on a few days ago. Cold start Rattle still present. But seems shorter? I'm also wondering if the cold rattle could be the hpfp. Experimenting will be fun

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[Davidsiebert2]

I have had best luck with K&N . Least amount of chatter after long sit times and when watching videos of all filters cut open the k&N had the best quality media/parts was very disappointing to see some of the other filters cut open.


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[autobahn terror]

I have had best luck with K&N . Least amount of chatter after long sit times and when watching videos of all filters cut open the k&N had the best quality media/parts was very disappointing to see some of the other filters cut open.


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100% Agree. I wonder it the cheaper oil filters with less filter medium is just letting the oil into the motor fast/easier causing startup rattle to dissipate quicker. What weight oil is everyone using in the winter months... A huge consideration considering some of the cold oil liquidity tests ive seen...

 

[Davidsiebert2]

I’ve always been using 5w30 Mobil 1 .
If I could find amsoil I would use that but not easy to find in my area


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[802SHO]

I have had best luck with K&N . Least amount of chatter after long sit times and when watching videos of all filters cut open the k&N had the best quality media/parts was very disappointing to see some of the other filters cut open.


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I'm currently using a K&N filter.  I only put 500 miles on my car or less since switching to it and storing my car.  I have moved my car outside a few times, leaving it overnight in subzero weather and I did notice there was no chatter on start up.  I doubt it is completely eliminated but I was impressed by that.  Of course it is a much more expensive filter but I agree that its ...at this point...worth it.  I'm happy with it.

Previously I usually always go with the motorcraft filter as it seems the best for quiter cold starts(chatter) than WIX and FRAM.  At least in my experience WIX was the worst for chatter. 

 

[802SHO]

I’ve always been using 5w30 Mobil 1 .
If I could find amsoil I would use that but not easy to find in my area


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That's interesting bc I have Mobil 1 5w20 with this K&N.  Maybe thats a good combo? 

Usually I'm always Royal Purple 5w20 and the motorcraft filter. 

 

[autobahn terror]

In the cold months if your start up temperature is at or near 32 F you should switch to a 0w20-30 full synthetic. This greatly reduces oil starvation at start up / warm up in cold weather.

There were days last winter here in Germany, i would cringe at the thought of starting my car in the morning because the temp was -15 Celsius below zero.

Conversely, Folks living in the southern states that routinely see temps above 100F such as Las Vegas for instance, may want to run a 10w40 or even a w50 if tracking the car. I know for a lot of car guys and gals that this is old news, but some folks forget the weight of the oil actually has to do with viscosity within a given temp range in Celsius. Also it should be said that FULL synthetic group 4 or 5 is the only oil to use now a days, no need to go near anything else...

OK im off the soap box

 

[SHOdded]

Try Royal Purple HPS.  Yes it is not as easily available as the street SAE version, but I am pretty sure you will like it . Amazon and Walmart both offer it.

If you are concerned about cold or hot extremes, get familiar with the viscosity and HT/HS properties of oils.  Remember the timing system will be affected by unnecessarily high oil pressures, so unless you monitor the engine closely with measurements, do not go too far afield.

 

[802SHO]

Try Royal Purple HPS.  Yes it is not as easily available as the street SAE version, but I am pretty sure you will like it . Amazon and Walmart both offer it.

If you are concerned about cold or hot extremes, get familiar with the viscosity and HT/HS properties of oils.  Remember the timing system will be affected by unnecessarily high oil pressures, so unless you monitor the engine closely with measurements, do not go too far afield.

I believe I will try Royal Purple HPS.  I just did a quick read and it sounds great. 

 

[ZSHO]

Change your oil more often with a quality Full synthetic Group III or IV based Motor Oil while avoiding Media recommendations will keep your Cam phasers happpy! Z 
I forgot to mention Redline oil & Motorcraft FL-500S Filter.

 

[ajpturbo]

I think people forget that proper viscosity selection is a product of operating temps. If you road race a SHO with no oil cooler you might need a 50 weight oil. I don't know that a 20 weight oil is thick enough to give adequate pressure after it's well used and sheared and in hot climates.

Viscosity is relative to temperature.

Viscosity discussions are usually pretty silly unless you have an oil pressure gauge....And if you don't have a gauge then the factory recommended is probably ideal unless you road race or operate in climates outside of what is in the owners manual.

Basically you want the THINNEST oil that provides PROPER OIL PRESSURE.

Oops I see the title is for best filter lol