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[DSparks]

Filter is off of a 2009 Ford F250 5.4 3V..187k on engine...6200 miles on this filter and Mobil 1 15w50....we run thick oil in this one engine to keep the phasers quiet and the engine running smoothly when hot...it has had phaser issues in the past and 1 rocker arm/follwer replaced do to a siezed roller tip....that was approx 35k ago...the thick oil is a crutch but it runs good this way and is clean inside.

 

[jacky]

phasers, your talking about star trek?

 

[DSparks]

Cam phasers...on ford 3v engines and most engines nowadays with variable valve timing...

 

[92saturnsl2]

Who makes this filter? I can't tell as there are no photos of the inlet holes; that's usually a good tell-tale sign of who makes the thing.

 

[jk_636]

That is a crummy looking filter. Nothing screams "quality" like auto extra huh? Anyway, thanks for the cut and post OP.

 

[KCJeep]

That is a Wix made entry level filter. It held together but they are not a very good choice for longer OCI's IMO, they are intended for the 3-4k OCI crowd. At least that is the way Napa advertises them, their Silver line is like the one pictured.

O'Reilly Microgards and Napa ProSelects are the same thing.

 

[DSparks]

Yep...econo wix/napa pro select/silver/oriellys...
I say I got my $2.17 worth but I only have 2 left...here is the place I get them...gonna try some premium guard/chinese driveworks look alikes next..I cut a few small ones open awhile back and they look good...