Motorcraft FL820 s or Mobil 1 M1 210

[PW01]

I have always used the Motorcraft FL820s oil filter in my Ford Ranger, with what I assume are good results (never had a UOA). After learning that that the filter has gotten smaller, I was considering a change to something with better filtering ability. I have always used the Motorcraft because of the value, and more importantly, the location of the bypass valve. How important is the location of the bypass valve really? I used a Mobil 1 filter once, years ago, and don't remember noticing any strange noises etc. Cost not being an issue, which should I use? Which is more important, filtering ability or the location of the bypass valve?

 

[tomcat27]

I would not be concerned about the size - have you seen how small of a filter GM puts on some of their V8's?!?!?!? Motorcraft is a VERY GOOD filter - especially for the price. The M1's filter a little bit better from the tests that I have seen - although at double the cost.

 

[J_Myler]

I use mobil 1 filters on my parents cars both of witch have a horizontal filter and they've never said anything to me about any start up noise and they live in michigan. M1 filters and some of the best as far as I know. Use it and sleep well at night

 

[PW01]

My ONLY concern about the Mobil 1 filter is the location of the bypass valve, Ford specs it in the base but the Mobil 1 has it in the end. I guess my real question is, how important is the location of the bypass?

 

[tig1]

My sons Ranger has the 3.0 engine and it has mostly used the M1 filter. 334,000 miles at 10-13,000 OCIs. No problems and the engine still runs great.

 

[tomcat27]

I cant imagine that the exact location of the bypass valve is crucial - as long as it functions. theoretically you will never need the bypass valve anyway

 

[Jason2007]

ive run both filters on my 07 Mustang GT and have never noticed any difference in noise.

 

[labman]

Frankly how important can the thread end bypass or generous filter media when so many people get away with using Fram?

I have recently decided American made by an American owned company is important. I am not sure about the bypass location, but see little reason to patronize a German owned company to get a dome end one. For my next filter, I am going to be looking at Champ and Clarcore products. Maybe WIX if the price is right on a thread end filter.

 

[chevrofreak]

The can may be shorter, but they put more pleats in it to compensate.

 

[ThirdeYe]

Originally Posted By: J_Myler
I use mobil 1 filters on my parents cars both of witch have a horizontal filter and they've never said anything to me about any start up noise and they live in michigan. M1 filters and some of the best as far as I know. Use it and sleep well at night


I have a horizontal filter and also live in Michigan. I've used a bunch of different brands be it with a silicone ADBV or a nitrile ADBV, ranging from the cheap (SuperTech and ProLine) to more expensive filters such as the Amsoil EaO20 and never had any start-up noise.

With the EaO however, the oil light did take a second or two longer to go off at start-up, but still no unexpected noises.

 

[panthermike]

I would vote to keep using the MC's. They're a great filter, M1 may be better but not enough to warrant the cost. At my Walmart, MC's are 3.64 and M1's are 9.99.

 

[Superbuick96]

Ive been using the Motorcraft 820s in my 04 Ranger 4.0 since day one, no problems, and the price is right. 3 dollars and change at A.Z. or W.M. for OE equipment you cant beat that.

 

[Greggy_D]

The 820s is one of the best filters you can buy.....especially for the price. Stick with it.

 

[Jason2007]

Purolator made be partially owned by a German company, but the profit on the filters are going back to Ford Motor Company. The profits are therefore staying in our country.