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For Those Who Use Ford Oil Filters
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11-29-2008, 01:43 AM
If you haven't been told yet or found out Ford is obsoleting the FL-2005 filter used on the Zetec engine.. replaced by the FL-400-S. Yes it will work, and the price might be a bit better, but the FL-2005 has a anti drain back valve in it... so if you desire check your local dealer for OLD stock since they do not make them ANYMORE
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11-29-2008, 02:44 AM
I've been using the FL-400s for awhile with no issue. No need to panic...
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11-29-2008, 04:20 AM
I've used the equivalent k&n of the FL-400's without the lock. I haven't had any issues, running boosted even for quite some time.
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11-29-2008, 06:30 AM (This post was last modified: 11-29-2008, 06:30 AM by Crazirich.)
I HAVE NO ISSUES.... Just letting those who use the right stuff listed know whats going on...
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11-29-2008, 07:55 AM
they valve is there so if theres a problem it will protect the engine not using it does not make sense ... protect the investment
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11-29-2008, 08:02 AM
THE flow back valve is there to keep the oil in the filter so its not a dry start up each time you cold start with an empty oil filter
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12-01-2008, 04:59 AM
so why are they doing this? they are getting rid of a good filter for a crappier one?
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