FL-400S oil filter. Better for the 2.0l Ecoboost?

[EMD_Driver]

I did a bit of searching and found that some people are using the FL-400S, instead of the FL-910S.

Pros:
1) Larger size/capacity
2) 80% efficiency @ 20 microns, compared to 50% @ 35 microns.
3) Same gasket ID and OD sizes.

Cons:
1) 20PSI pressure relief valve, compared to 14.5PSI

I'm not sure if the slightly higher pressure relief valve rating is bad for the engine. I would love to get some feedback from anyone in the know. @FORD BOSS ME ????

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[jewc75]

When it comes time to do the oil change on mine i will be using a 51516xp wix filter. Alot of people run them on the Fiesta ST and Focus ST.

 

[EMD_Driver]

When it comes time to do the oil change on mine i will be using a 51516xp wix filter. Alot of people run them on the Fiesta ST and Focus ST.

Thanks for the heads up!

I looked on the Wix website, but couldn't find the micron rating.. Any ideas?

 

[jewc75]

Im not sure on the micron but its what i run on my whippled mustang.

 

[TSAINTS1115]

Thanks for the heads up!

I looked on the Wix website, but couldn't find the micron rating.. Any ideas?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wix-51516xp

 

[FORD BOSS ME]

I did a bit of searching and found that some people are using the FL-400S, instead of the FL-910S.

Pros:
1) Larger size/capacity
2) 80% efficiency @ 20 microns, compared to 50% @ 35 microns.
3) Same gasket ID and OD sizes.

Cons:
1) 20PSI pressure relief valve, compared to 14.5PSI

I'm not sure if the slightly higher pressure relief valve rating is bad for the engine. I would love to get some feedback from anyone in the know. @FORD BOSS ME ????

That was generic numbers they let loose on the fl910 it's the same material as the other filters and the same technology NO DIFFERENT

99.9% efficient 30 microns
80% efficient at 20 microns

There is some talk on the forums that wix and amsoil testing the factory filter and the numbers are better than Ford rated

I'd stay with any name brand good quality filter but for now under warranty stay with the fl910 and get a couple some dealers are running out

The Ford filter is the safest cold start filter on the market

It's the only filter that has the bypass on the top of the filter so the chance of washing debris into the motor on bypass cold start is minimal compared to all other filters

Outside of the high-end synthetic filters and what not the motorcraft is the safest and best filter available hands down

 

[EMD_Driver]

That was generic numbers they let loose on the fl910 it's the same material as the other filters and the same technology NO DIFFERENT

99.9% efficient 30 microns
80% efficient at 20 microns

There is some talk on the forums that wix and amsoil testing the factory filter and the numbers are better than Ford rated

I'd stay with any name brand good quality filter but for now under warranty stay with the fl910 and get a couple some dealers are running out

The Ford filter is the safest cold start filter on the market

It's the only filter that has the bypass on the top of the filter so the chance of washing debris into the motor on bypass cold start is minimal compared to all other filters

Outside of the high-end synthetic filters and what not the motorcraft is the safest and best filter available hands down

Already took your advice and have several 910's on hand.

Thanks for this valuable information!

 

[jewc75]

Motorcraft filters are made by Purolator, just a fyi. They are about as good as Fram. I work in the industry and will only use Wix.

 

[FORD BOSS ME]

Motorcraft filters are made by Purolator, just a fyi. They are about as good as Fram. I work in the industry and will only use Wix.

And there's nothing wrong with a Fram filter or a Purolator and there's a lot of Manufacturers that use Purolator as their main producer of their filters and there's also nothing wrong with Wix it just all depends on your application and what you're willing to spend for the quality of the filter that you're putting on and a Motorcraft filter is by far better technology than a Wix filter based on Ford OEM spec and the bypass technology built into it

 

[06Warrior]

I will be using what ever filter Ford specifies for the Hybrid.

 

[jewc75]

And there's nothing wrong with a Fram filter or a Purolator and there's a lot of Manufacturers that use Purolator as their main producer of their filters and there's also nothing wrong with Wix it just all depends on your application and what you're willing to spend for the quality of the filter that you're putting on and a Motorcraft filter is by far better technology than a Wix filter based on Ford OEM spec and the bypass technology built into it

Im not here to argue about who is better but working in labs doing run test on oils and filters has let me see the real world data. I will stick to the Wix xp series.

 

[Fx4hOok]

I will be using what ever filter Ford specifies for the Hybrid.

Ford loves you

 

[Chris_G]

Ford loves you

What about me?

 

[06Warrior]

Ford loves you

I’ve used Motorcraft filters in my Mustangs and F150 for years with zero problems so why would I use something different?

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