K&N Oil Filter SO-1002? WTF?

[AverageWhiteGuy]

Just do yourself a favor and stop buying the K&N oil filters!! Buy the Motocraft Filters as they are way better quality compared to most filters on the market!!!

Agreed. Motorcraft FL-910S, 80% efficient, 20 micron filter or the K&N HP-1002, 95% efficient 10 micron filter. Tough call, maybe I'll stuff a oil rag up in there.

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[Frenchy]

Agreed. Motorcraft FL-910S, 80% efficient, 20 micron filter or the K&N HP-1002, 95% efficient 10 micron filter. Tough call, maybe I'll stuff a oil rag up in there.

Not just the filter media is wht i look at. I look at the construction of the fulter and it is hard to beat a Motocraft Filter.

 

[JeffWoodall]

If you haven’t used all your Ford Pass points use them to buy oil filters. That’s what I did anyway

So, this is probably a "yeah I'm a newbie on here, excuse my ignorance" type question, but I have 42,000 points on my app, is that like a a couple of bucks or what? I do all of my own maintenance, so I won't be taking it to the dealer for that. Can I use my reward points online to order accessories? I am doing research on the procedures now, but not sure how it works or if it is just a gimmick. Thanks

 

[Frenchy]

So, this is probably a "yeah I'm a newbie on here, excuse my ignorance" type question, but I have 42,000 points on my app, is that like a a couple of bucks or what? I do all of my own maintenance, so I won't be taking it to the dealer for that. Can I use my reward points online to order accessories? I am doing research on the procedures now, but not sure how it works or if it is just a gimmick. Thanks

It is enough to cover the cost of 3 oil changes at the dealership

 

[Trigganometry]

So, this is probably a "yeah I'm a newbie on here, excuse my ignorance" type question, but I have 42,000 points on my app, is that like a a couple of bucks or what? I do all of my own maintenance, so I won't be taking it to the dealer for that. Can I use my reward points online to order accessories? I am doing research on the procedures now, but not sure how it works or if it is just a gimmick. Thanks

In dollars it’s about 210 bucks worth. Get some parts or use it for service work.

 

[LoneRNGR]

but I have 42,000 points on my app, is that like a a couple of bucks or what? I do all of my own maintenance, so I won't be taking it to the dealer for that. Can I use my reward points online to order accessories?

It’s worth a couple hundred. It is good for service, so if you go to the parts counter they might say no, but find out what you want to get. Go over to the service counter and tell them you want to buy some parts with your points. They will create a service ticket. They will use your points and maybe have you pay for any difference. Then you walk back to the parts department and pickup or order your parts.

 

[JeffWoodall]

It’s worth a couple hundred. It is good for service, so if you go to the parts counter they might say no, but find out what you want to get. Go over to the service counter and tell them you want to buy some parts with your points. They will create a service ticket. They will use your points and maybe have you pay for any difference. Then you walk back to the parts department and pickup or order your parts.

Cool, thanks for the info.

 

[fusseli]

Theres some criticism of Ford Ecoboost UOAs and 10k intervals. Oil shears a little thinner than original grade and there’s the fuel dilution common to DI engines. Anywho I’m more than happy to run the 9k-10k change intervals since that’s what Ford tells us the Ranger can do. However what I have seen is that Motorcraft full synthetic is worn out by 10k, so a better oil isn’t a bad idea. Then factor in a $5 filter or a $14 filter that lasts a year on my $45k truck, I will likely begin running a nicer filter than the old 910S. I like the K&N and the Fram Ultras. I’m nearing 50k miles and have only ever ran Motorcraft oil and filters, and I have the K&N panel filter that came with the Ford Performance tune.

 

[Frenchy]

Theres some criticism of Ford Ecoboost UOAs and 10k intervals. Oil shears a little thinner than original grade and there’s the fuel dilution common to DI engines. Anywho I’m more than happy to run the 9k-10k change intervals since that’s what Ford tells us the Ranger can do. However what I have seen is that Motorcraft full synthetic is worn out by 10k, so a better oil isn’t a bad idea. Then factor in a $5 filter or a $14 filter that lasts a year on my $45k truck, I will likely begin running a nicer filter than the old 910S. I like the K&N and the Fram Ultras. I’m nearing 50k miles and have only ever ran Motorcraft oil and filters, and I have the K&N panel filter that came with the Ford Performance tune.

Yeah..... I can tell you now that the Ford Motocraft oil filtercfar surpasses the Fram and K&N filters. Best to run what the vehicle waa designed to have.

 

[OrlandoJay23]

There is a disclaimer on the package that says to follow manufacturer's recommended change intervals. Ford says 5000 miles, same as oil change interval.

Ford dealership should be telling you 10,000 miles not 5000 not to say that I would even go that far without an oil change but that is actually the specifications for the 2.3 L is every 10,000 mile recommendation by Ford motor company weird right

 

[fusseli]

Yeah..... I can tell you now that the Ford Motocraft oil filtercfar surpasses the Fram and K&N filters. Best to run what the vehicle waa designed to have.

Don't get me wrong, I love the look of Motorcraft parts on my Fords and have bought them for many years.

In what regards is Motorcraft "better"? Filtration efficiency? Media area? Drain back valve integrity or pressure activation? Aftermarket performance parts can greatly exceed OEM. In fact the 910S for our Rangers is 80% efficiency on particles 20 microns or larger which is actually not impressive, at all. And the data from my ~10k UOAs is showing the oil is worn out and diluted to nervous levels, as planned. The little 910S is probably stressed to nervous levels too, so why not upgrade for $10 or so that lasts a year?

 

[Frenchy]

Don't get me wrong, I love the look of Motorcraft parts on my Fords and have bought them for many years.

In what regards is Motorcraft "better"? Filtration efficiency? Media area? Drain back valve integrity or pressure activation? Aftermarket performance parts can greatly exceed OEM. In fact the 910S for our Rangers is 80% efficiency on particles 20 microns or larger which is actually not impressive, at all. And the data from my ~10k UOAs is showing the oil is worn out and diluted to nervous levels, as planned. The little 910S is probably stressed to nervous levels too, so why not upgrade for $10 or so that lasts a year?

If the 910S wasnt adequate for the Ranger then why did Ford select it? I can promise you that the Ford Engineers spent way more money on time and research than you can with a quick google search. Mind you Ford also certified the Ranger to go upto 10,000 miles(depending on conditions) on a single oil change with the 910S. That said no sense with going to a Fram or K&N as I have seen the internals. They are no where near the quality of the Ford Motocraft

 

[Frenchy]

Ford dealership should be telling you 10,000 miles not 5000 not to say that I would even go that far without an oil change but that is actually the specifications for the 2.3 L is every 10,000 mile recommendation by Ford motor company weird right

Small correction. Ford certified the Ranger to go "upto" 10,000 miles on a single oil change depending on conditions. There is an oil life monotor that will inform you of the life fairly accurately for that. That said even I say its vest to stick with 5,000 mile intervals.

 

[fusseli]

Nothing I've done has triggered my OLM to go off early, each change as had an OLM% at 10k. I offroad, drive in freezing conditions, uses 4x4 in ice, go on long highway trips, climb loose rocky mountains in 4 low on rare occasion, etc.

If the 910S wasnt adequate for the Ranger then why did Ford select it? I can promise you that the Ford Engineers spent way more money on time and research than you can with a quick google search. Mind you Ford also certified the Ranger to go upto 10,000 miles(depending on conditions) on a single oil change with the 910S. That said no sense with going to a Fram or K&N as I have seen the internals. They are no where near the quality of the Ford Motocraft

Can you please elaborate as to what specifically you perceived as higher quality?

 

[fusseli]

If the 910S wasnt adequate for the Ranger then why did Ford select it? I can promise you that the Ford Engineers spent way more money on time and research than you can with a quick google search. Mind you Ford also certified the Ranger to go upto 10,000 miles(depending on conditions) on a single oil change with the 910S. That said no sense with going to a Fram or K&N as I have seen the internals. They are no where near the quality of the Ford Motocraft

LOL one great reason they used the 910S is because it already existed, not because it was particularly apt to the bizarre procedure to change it on a Ranger. If it's over tightened it's a PITA to get off at arms length with no room to get a conventional filter wrench in there. 10k interval and this factor make the K&N HP-1002 a really nice choice on the Ranger.

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