I've posted the install on this M100 on my 2000 Ford Excursion a couple of years ago and thought I would do a follow up on this system. I've got 28,000 miles on the M100 now and have settled into changing the filter every three months, about 3500 miles. I'm not changing the oil, just changing the roll and topping up the oil by 1.25 liters and the full flow get changed every 15,000 miles. The V10 is running excellent, no blowby, no leaks and burns around a liter every 6000-8000 miles. Most of the miles are mixed town and highway with some towing as well. I'm running non synthetic oil in it and usually buy what's on sale. Compared to my 6.4 Powerstroke this engine has been a dream and not one issue since I put it back on the road.
MotorGuard M100 oil filter change
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Cool! Actual TP roll.
Glad it's working for you.
Glad it's working for you.
Very neat! What bypass orifice size do you use?
Love to see a UOA on this one, that TP is catching everything!
What is the best toilet paper for filtering?
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I've posted the install on this M100 on my 2000 Ford Excursion a couple of years ago and thought I would do a follow up on this system. I've got 28,000 miles on the M100 now and have settled into changing the filter every three months, about 3500 miles. I'm not changing the oil, just changing the roll and topping up the oil by 1.25 liters and the full flow get changed every 15,000 miles. The V10 is running excellent, no blowby, no leaks and burns around a liter every 6000-8000 miles. Most of the miles are mixed town and highway with some towing as well. I'm running non synthetic oil in it and usually buy what's on sale. Compared to my 6.4 Powerstroke this engine has been a dream and not one issue since I put it back on the road.
Thank You for info and the post. I always learn something from you
I've posted the install on this M100 on my 2000 Ford Excursion a couple of years ago and thought I would do a follow up on this system. I've got 28,000 miles on the M100 now and have settled into changing the filter every three months, about 3500 miles. I'm not changing the oil, just changing the roll and topping up the oil by 1.25 liters and the full flow get changed every 15,000 miles. The V10 is running excellent, no blowby, no leaks and burns around a liter every 6000-8000 miles. Most of the miles are mixed town and highway with some towing as well. I'm running non synthetic oil in it and usually buy what's on sale. Compared to my 6.4 Powerstroke this engine has been a dream and not one issue since I put it back on the road.
Thank You for info and the post. I always learn something from you
A 6 month update on the MotorGuard M100. I've only put 3000 miles on the truck since last update, but thought I would post a filter change nonetheless. Still no oil changes, put the new roll in and added the 1.25 ltrs and we're good for another 6 months.
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No, I'm running 5W-20 now, I ran out of the 5W-30. It doesn't seem to make a difference between the two grades.
Particle count .
One thought. If the filter is removing wear metals that are normally counted in a UOA, how do you know the actual wear numbers? For instance, what if you were actually getting worse wear, but didn't realize it because the metals were being filtered out?
Also, where on earth do you find toilet paper that fits? I have some MG filters laying around and I only found some RV paper that barely fits. Scott is recommended all the time, but it isn't a long enough roll.
Also, where on earth do you find toilet paper that fits? I have some MG filters laying around and I only found some RV paper that barely fits. Scott is recommended all the time, but it isn't a long enough roll.
As far as wear numbers are concerned, the filter may change the actual numbers, but to what extent I don't know. I'm using Kirkland brand toilet paper and that fits perfect. I did make an insert to fit the larger center core and that works for most of the new rolls.
No particle count.
Hi 310, are you using the whole roll of Kirkland? I did a experimental test fit with a roll at a little over 4 1/4 diameter, it seemed to work and didn't pinch the gasket, I used some heat resistant shrink tube on the filters 1.5" core. The Kirkland roll I used was the old 425 sheet, have you used the newer 380 sheet rolls? Are the new rolls a bit firmer?
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I normally take a few fraps off and it's about 4 1/4" as well. I also used heat shrink tube as well, but over time it came off so I made some aluminum sleeves and they work well. To stop the rolls from pinching I wrap the middle of the roll with packing tape. I never noticed the change in the roll from 425 to 380, so very similar. I haven't been driving this vehicle now for several years, so don't use this filter. I do however run the M100 on my daily transmission and change the roll every 10,000 miles and a Frantz every 3000 miles for the engine.
I read the Costco reviews on the 380 sheet, not many like the change, poor reviews, a few said the paper doesn't absorb water and resists degrading, plugs the sewer lines and you have to call the plumber, lol, but maybe it would make a good filter media then! I bought 50mm 2:1 high heat shrink tube online, it doesn't have the adhesive that you used.
Good video, now I see how you fit those oversize rolls, I don't think you will see anything on your magnet being its on the return side, but it must be an experiment to see if it is possible for anything to pass through four and a half inches of Costco's finest oil bypass media.
