Ford F150 5.0 Factory Filter cut open 5300 miles
- Thread starter cmlind
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Looks ok. What went back in and on? Thank You
Cenex 5w20 Maxtron Synthetic and Wix Filters for the next 2 changes - I now have 13k on it. This filter has been sitting since June. Thought I would pull this one out of the bucket as I am hearing a slight ticking noise from the engine at idle.
5.0L Coyote typewriter tick perhaps (?).
Coyote tick (source unknown) not to be confused with Coyote knock (generally thought to be caused be rod side clearances). Neither appear to be harmful.
Surprisingly easy to get off with a band wrench! Actually the second time was harder with the filter I had hand tightened.
Factory filters are usually gorilla tight. This filter looks the same as the one I cut last month. I wasn't too impressed with it.
Off topic ... IMO the Coyote tick is caused by excessive rod side clearance.
Maybe I should have said the bottom end noise vs too end noise. Regardless it's common and doesn't seem to cause issues.
Well, the truck runs great anyway. The tick can be heard when started cold and when hot. At idle only and goes away when revved. Can't tell where it is, but slightly louder on passenger side. I am not worried about it until it gets louder or I am closer to the end of warranty.
