Microgaurd oil filter question.

[MyTrac]

I am doing an oil change today (I am waaayyyy overdue). I got the microgaurd from oreilly's and has a product number of MGD MGL2. I just wanted to confirm before I start this process
thanks all

Build 2. 2001 ford explorer sport trac

 

[mwweimer_2001]

I have the job 1 engine. This is the same part number for mine. I am not sure if it is the same for the job 2.

What do you currently have installed?

 

[MyTrac]

my dad did it last time but my reciept says MGD MGL8316...so I am guessing I got the wrong one..

 

[MyTrac]

One is bigger than the other. Idk what to do lol

 

[Flag Gibby]

MGL2 has a metric thread where as the MGL8A is not so the real question is do you need metric or not on that particular engine?

 

[MyTrac]

I just got back from the store. I exchanged and got the right one. its longer than the one I bought originally.

 

[mwweimer_2001]

I went through the same thing when I did my first oil change. Bought both filters, pulled the old one off & compared with new ones, returned the other filter the next day.

 

[MyTrac]

it took me all of five minutes when I got the right filter lol I will never spend money at a shop again!

 

[swshawaii]

Any reason you used the Microgard filter instead if the Motorcraft FL1A for only 50 cents more?

 

[Maniak]

Any reason you used the Microgard filter instead if the Motorcraft FL1A for only 50 cents more?

Or possibly a Wix 51515.. Wix filters are near the top as far at filter ability..

~Mark

 

[swshawaii]

Agree. Amsoil.com has very high standards.

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/wix.aspx

 

[MyTrac]

The funds I had only allowed me to do so much. I have been laid off so many times in the last month its not even funny anymore. I haven't had a full tank of gas in a month and wont for awhile. As long as this gets me through most of winter I will be very happy. I want to fix and do so many projects, like my dents from other cars, and other cool stuff. But times are tough I feel bad my truck looking like I dont take care of it. I feel so bad.