Just did my first oil change at 4942 miles

[Jeff2017]

Well, just completed my first oil change on the 2015 SHo @ 4942 miles. The oil filter that was on there looked like the one from the factory. No writing on it and slightly longer than the MC filter I bought at Walmart. I was able to take it off with just my hands. No tools needed, so I just did the same with the new one. Hand tighten and done. The under belly pan has 4 quick release nobs which made things easy. I am posting the link to a picture of the hew filter compared to the factory installed one. Notice the holes in the factory installed filter are larger.

https://shoforum.com/index.php?media/img_0671.258/

 

[krewat]

Yup, the difference between the factory and Motorcraft filters has been gone over a few times. The F150 EB is the same way I think.

I posted some pictures here about it too.

 

[Jeff2017]

Yup, the difference between the factory and Motorcraft filters has been gone over a few times. The F150 EB is the same way I think.

I posted some pictures here about it too.

Seems like the flow would be better with the factory design. Guess it doesn't matter that much though.

 

[SilverSH0]

I'm surprised you could remove the filter by hand. I always install filters hand tight (I believe the spec is turn until the seal touches the block plus 3/4 turn and that ends up being basically hand tight) but they pretty much always require a wrench to remove.

Like was mentioned, the size difference is known and nothing to worry about.

 

[Jeff2017]

I'm surprised you could remove the filter by hand. I always install filters hand tight (I believe the spec is turn until the seal touches the block plus 3/4 turn and that ends up being basically hand tight) but they pretty much always require a wrench to remove.

Like was mentioned, the size difference is known and nothing to worry about.

Me too. I checked today and there is no leaking so I guess it doesn't take much tightening to make them oil tight.