Motorcraft oil filter FL1A. This oil filter fits many Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car and truck applications.
What does Motorcraft 300 fit?
Motorcraft(R) parts are designed specifically for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles and have undergone extensive laboratory and on-the-road testing. They’re built to maximize the performance of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. And the comprehensive product line provides unmatched coverage.
How do I know which oil filter to buy?
Filter manufacturers usually make several grades of filters—good, better, best. If you use a mineral oil and change it and your filter on schedule, you don’t need to spend more for a better filter. But if you use a synthetic oil or intend to go longer between oil changes, buy a top-of-the-line name-brand filter.
What the numbers mean on oil?
The first number in the oil classification refers to a cold weather viscosity. The higher number, following the “w” refers to hot weather viscosity, or how fluid your oil is at hot temperatures. The higher the number, the thicker the oil at a specified temperature.
What is the difference between 10W 30 and 10W 40 motor oil?
The difference between 10W-30 and a 10W-40 is the high temperature viscosity. Obviously, a 10W-40 is thicker than a 10W-30 at high temperature. Remember that using oil with a viscosity that is too high can result in excessive oil temperature and increased drag.
What oil filter does a Ford 302 use?
The standard filter for a 302 is a Motorcraft FL-1A, Wix 51515, Fram PH-8A and any other filter that interchanges with those numbers.
Is a 20 micron oil filter good?
Efficiency is a measure of how well the filter removes dirt from the oil. The key is to look for a filter that tests at the industry standard using particles at 20 microns using the ISO 4548-12 test. Particles in the 10-20 micron range cause the most damage and wear to an engine.
What does 10W-30 mean?
The 10W30 designation on engine oil means that the viscosity of the oil is rated at 10W when an engine is cold and 30 when the engine is hot. This is different than an oil labelled 5W30, which has a thinner viscosity when the engine is cold at 5W.
Which oil is thicker 5W-30 or 10w30?
10w30 is thicker than 5w30 because it has a higher viscosity in low temperatures. The engine oil will flow slower than 5w30 during the cold season. Thicker or higher viscosity metal oil has a better seal compared to low viscosity oil. Thicker oil offers better lubrication of motor and engine parts.
