Oil Filters

rbrunckhorst · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2002, 05:31 AM

Ordered some oil filters from autobarn, Motorcraft FL-1A for my Southern Automotive built 351W. The filters they sent me were MFL-1A's with the instructions in Spainish. They have hecho in Mexico written on them. Does anybody have any experience with these filters? Are they interchangeble with the US made ones?

JAM1775 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2002, 06:45 AM

No Clue. I have purchased these Motorcraft filters at Auto Barn as well as Pep Boys and they were in English.

rabbit1340 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2002, 06:57 AM

these are motorcraft oil filters made in mexico thats what the m in front stands for. i work for a ford dealer and years ago the suppliers were trying to sell them to the dealers at a cheaper price

Roscoe · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2002, 09:36 AM

rbrunckhorst

There are a few things where cutting corners can really do harm. I would stay away from filters such as the one you are using and take a look at either the Moroso racing filter or Wix racing filters. The Wix number is 51515R. They both sell for about 10-12 bucks each.

Roscoe

rbrunckhorst · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-2002, 12:06 PM

Found the WIX 51515's at Savage Auto Supply for 4.99 apiece. Thanks guys.

Roscoe · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2002, 12:47 PM

That is a good filter but next time order the 51515R which is the racing filter. I get mine locally or from
http://www.afcoracing.com

Roscoe