tom350
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hey guys whats your opinion on wix filters?
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DaveBen
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They are good filters. I use them in my truck. Only WIX or Motorcraft for me.
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tom350
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thanks alot guys. there is a wix filter progam at my auto store i go to i can get big discount on all wix filters
Jetpilot1
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Just my 2 cents, but when it comes to filters, only motorcraft for me. Aftermarket filters were responsible for part of the undeserved bad rep the 6.0 has. More than a few of the aftermarket oil filters were not made to spec and failed, killing the engine. WIX may be good, but I'll spend a couple extra bucks to protect the 15K engine. Ford actually put out a warning video (I think you can see it on youtube), warning 6.0 owners about aftermarket filters. The 6.0's lifeblood is oil, and I don't mess around in that area - too much risk, for too little reward.
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DaveBen
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WIX makes the oil filter for Ford's diesel engines and Donaldson makes the air filters. Both Companies are top notch. I agree that not every company that makes filters is making quality filters. If in doubt, go with Motorcraft.
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Jetpilot1
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DaveBen
I may be wrong but doesn't RACOR make the 6.0 oil filter FL-2016?
I may be wrong but doesn't RACOR make the 6.0 oil filter FL-2016?
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That first video is right in many different ways, aftermarket parts in general not just filters can hurt a diesel, these engines are designed with precise tolerances everywhere vital to it's longevity. Good find Jetpilot1 but as for the guy from PowerstrokeHelp I don't see eye to eye with him on alot of topics but everyone is entitled to an opinion right? I use Fleetguard filters on my T444E but million of trucks that are fleet maintaned last forever running that brand, I feel safe after cutting open Ford filters and Fleetguard to check for any imperfections. And my oil analysis has shown no premature wear since I bought the truck so hey, stick with a good thing, If it works and works well why change it????
That first video is right in many different ways, aftermarket parts in general not just filters can hurt a diesel, these engines are designed with precise tolerances everywhere vital to it's longevity. Good find Jetpilot1 but as for the guy from PowerstrokeHelp I don't see eye to eye with him on alot of topics but everyone is entitled to an opinion right? I use Fleetguard filters on my T444E but million of trucks that are fleet maintaned last forever running that brand, I feel safe after cutting open Ford filters and Fleetguard to check for any imperfections. And my oil analysis has shown no premature wear since I bought the truck so hey, stick with a good thing, If it works and works well why change it????