Originally Posted By: anylettuce
I have always used non fram oil filters for my vehicles. Amsoil,wix,acdelco. I recently came across a youtube video that states that you must use the oem filter or they will void your warranty.
any truth to this?
I have herd of fram filters failing but using a better quality filter should be no different then oem.
I don't know about the specifics legally in Canada. Here in the US that would not true at all. All we have to do here is use the correct filter by application. Don't oversize or anything like that. Just use the one the filter mfg lists for the specific application.
Now, with that said, if the filter itself fails and causes engine damage the car mfg can and will refuse to repair it under warranty. We have to go after the oil filter mfg.
Just using an aftermarket filter however, in the US anyway, can not lead to warranty denial/voiding.
You posted above that you have a 2013 f150 5l. If I were you I would be using the OEM Motorcraft(MTC) filter anyway unless you want to use a high end synthetic media filter like RP, Purolator Synthetic, etc... For a regular filter the MTC filters are hard to beat for the price. You should be able to get that filter for about $3.