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whats the best oil filter for a ranger
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-1995 ford ranger prerunner, 4.0, 4x4, 5-speed, 62k original miles, 2.5 radflo bypass front and 2.5 radflo triple bypass rear, deavers f23, 4.56 gears front and back, 07 seats, 07 mirrors, 35x12.50 bfg a/t, 4" fiberwerk glass front and rear, eagle alloy rims, 6k hid heads, two 8k hid off road lights, 34" led light bar, bed/roll cage/engine cage, 25 gallon fuel cell, cut and extended beams/radius arms
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01-07-2011, 10:23 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
You can use Motorcraft filters, thats what is recommended. I found them at Walmart for around 4.00 each and its only about 30cents more than Fram
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01-07-2011, 10:24 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
o god, not this again. please do a search here on that topic, im sure there are several threads about it already. you will get 100 responses and 100 different answers. although most agree that they wont use fram (myself included)
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-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
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-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189
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- LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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01-07-2011, 10:29 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
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o god, not this again. please do a search here on that topic, im sure there are several threads about it already. you will get 100 responses and 100 different answers. although most agree that they wont use fram (myself included)
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Could have been worse Pat, Could have been about Lambo doors!
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01-07-2011, 10:30 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
lol
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01-07-2011, 10:32 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
searched and didnt get anything i liked on here so i posted this up. Google has so threads but there all old post. And i want 100 different answers to learn whats out there so i can research them. And clinton i like that idea OEM lol i personally didn't know there was such a thing for a oil filter.
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-2000 ford SVT f150 lightning -SOLD Lifted 2001 Ford Ranger EDGE, April's 2012 TOTM
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01-07-2011, 10:36 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
I didnt either til I saw a thread on here. I used Fram all my life and learned Motorcraft would be the best by members recommendations here. I use synthetic oil, so I figure, Motorcraft is recommended and its only about .30 cents more than Fram so it wouldn't hurt.
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01-07-2011, 10:40 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
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Could have been worse Pat, Could have been about Lambo doors!
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this is true, and JT, i wasnt trying to be a dick but i know what these kind of threads turn into, ive seen it on every forum i belong to from F-150's and rangers to snowmobiles and even the outdoors forum im on. everyone has a different opinion about what the best oil/ oil filter is and it usually turns into a dick measuring contest. that being said, im with Clinton on this one, Motorcraft is what i use.
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189
2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
- LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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01-07-2011, 10:45 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
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I didnt either til I saw a thread on here. I used Fram all my life and learned Motorcraft would be the best by members recommendations here. I use synthetic oil, so I figure, Motorcraft is recommended and its only about .30 cents more than Fram so it wouldn't hurt.
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i just told my dad that and he even said they make a motorcraft one? lol just learned something new in less then 10 mins and you basically answered my question. Why not go with what came with it from factory. OEM
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this is true, and JT, i wasnt trying to be a dick but i know what these kind of threads turn into, ive seen it on every forum i belong to from F-150's and rangers to snowmobiles and even the outdoors forum im on. everyone has a different opinion about what the best oil/ oil filter is and it usually turns into a dick measuring contest. that being said, im with Clinton on this one, Motorcraft is what i use.
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i know what you mean. I know your not a dick. You have alway been cool. I just don't understand whats so bad about a fram. Thats what im trying to get at. And if it is bad what to use for the money. Like clinton said lol motorcraft which i had no clue existed until now lol
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-2000 ford SVT f150 lightning -SOLD Lifted 2001 Ford Ranger EDGE, April's 2012 TOTM
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01-07-2011, 10:51 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
im gonna use k and n or mobile one when i do mine in like 500 miles mainly cause im gonna try that oil that is guaranteed for like 15k miles
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01-07-2011, 10:59 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
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i know what you mean. I know your not a dick. You have alway been cool. I just don't understand whats so bad about a fram. Thats what im trying to get at. And if it is bad what to use for the money. Like clinton said lol motorcraft which i had no clue existed until now lol
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i know one of the big issues with fram from what ive read is that the anti-drain back valve inside the filter is made from some sort of cardboard instead of silicon or rubber like the motorcraft and other filters have. in some cases the cardboard deteriorates and ends up in the oil system and can clog oil ports that can cause major engine damage. the crappy design of that valve also can cause dry starts because it allows the oil to drain back into the pan instead of staying in the system when the engine is shut off. i used to run the fram tough guard on my ranger and i noticed alot of valve train clatter during cold starts and that completely went away when i started using motorcraft filters. My F-150 has the 5.4 3V V8 in it and some years are known for cam phaser noise and Ford has attributed some of it to the use of fram filters, in fact some dealerships were refusing to service some trucks that had valve train noise if they came in with a fram filter on them.
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189
2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
- LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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01-07-2011, 11:15 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
Motorcraft
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01-07-2011, 11:23 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
Agreed with all that's been said. When I bought my Ranger the dealer had used some cheap pos filter from one of those cheap chain "service centers". As soon as I could get the time I drained the oil and the filter and put in fresh Synthetic and a Motorcraft filter.
Almost every regular maintenance part on a new Ford is Motorcraft brand, from the oil filter, to the battery, and to the plug wires. Motorcraft makes alot of stuff, and is about all I like to put in/on my truck.
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01-07-2011, 11:32 AM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
Best filter is quite difficult to know for sure. Lots of opinions..but no proof. Look at this conversation about oils and filters... http://www.automotiveforums.com/t488...d_filter_.html read it all and then what to think is the best....really not answered. Anti-drainback valves...an issue perhaps with a filter mounted sideways like on the 2.3 4cyl.,..not on a motor like the 4.0L V-6 which has it mounted almost vertically straight. Who can claim they know for sure any oil or filter is way better can maybe also give you winning lottery numbers. Changing the oil at recommended intervals with a new filter is what you should do. Avoid the cheapest of both unless you change it even more frequently...some people do....oil change every 1,000 miles. I doubt that FRAM filters are total crap. These filters are long around and may be a better filter..allegedly the oil will be less black at changing..if so that would be the closest to proof you will find... http://www.frantzoil.com/home.html
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01-07-2011, 02:14 PM
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Re: whats the best oil filter for a ranger
I think the amsoil filter would be my pick for "best" they use a different type of media than all others.
I use one of the following, depending on whats on sale with the oil. Either Mobile 1, K&N or Bosch.
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