- Joined
- Sep 26, 2010
- Messages
- 9,807
I dumped the oil in the Explorer yesterday and decided to go ahead and change it in the Powerstroke today. I continually to be impressed with the overall quality of these filters. Purchased on closeout from Rock Auto, they have been the best purchase in filters I have made to date. Solid construction and synthetic wire backed media, which is good because I am starting to extend the OCs a bit. This one was with Chevron Delo 400 LE CJ-4 in 5W-40 and that is what was reinstalled along with another of these CQ Blues made by Affinia (WIX). I have one more of these and then switch to the Clarcor (Baldwin) version of them. The date code was 011614B1 which equates to January 16, 2014 Shift B1. The ADBV was super pliable with no issues noted in it or any other part of the filter. I noticed the baseplate on these filters is incredibly thick (not sure how that compares to OEM) or why I have not noticed until now.
At any rate, enjoy!
At any rate, enjoy!