Well to start with, I just resealed valve covers, replaced injectors, replaced glow plugs and return lines, also moved pmd to front bumper. Took a little cranking, but she fired right up. Now to my question: I first put a Fram oil filter on and the oil was seaping out around the base of the filter, so I tried a Car Quest; same thing then, a Wix. The rubber on the Wix seems to be thicker then the others. The book that came with the truck says ac/pf1218 which no one seems to carry. Has anyone come across this before? If so, which filter are you guys using? Also, many thanks to all that answered my questions, told me where to find parts, all great information. Thanks.

 

what about K&n filter. or you could see what came on it from the factory.

 

i used carquest 85060 on my old 94 6.5 no problems but i don't remember if anything changed between those years that would make a difference.

 

First all stay way from Fram oil filter there have been know as problem with these trucks for you leaking oil at filter just maybe rubber seal stay on the oil housing and you didn't notices it and when you did change out it fall off OK for filter i use the Napa Gold 2qt filter

 

Here's a little bit of an inside look at the differance between Fram and, in this case, Baldwin.

Comparison is not exact given that the 2 filters are not interchangeable but it does give you an idea as to the construction differences between them.



First thing you notice about the Fram is the "cardboard" used to hold the pleats in place. Secondly is the metal piece on top used to "plug" the center of the filter forcing the oil to actually be filtered. This piece combined with the cardboard construction is one of the reason Fram filters fail. I have seen them blown out to where they are not filtering any of the oil.



When compared to the Baldwin you can easily see how much more "heavy duty" the Baldwin is. Baldwin, as well as others like Wix and Napa Gold, use a solid metal top and bottom to hold their filters together.



The number of pleats as well as the depth of the pleats plays another factor. The baldwin filter brings the pleats all the way out to the edge of the filter while the Fram leaves a 1/4" of space around the perimeter. In addition the Baldwin filter has almost twice as many pleats per inch providing much more efficient filtering.

 

Pics tell a lot

 

i use napa gold. k&n and fram are crap

 

that what use also Napa gold 2qt filter but did just have one napa gold filter go bad on me with just 1200 miles on it

 

Hey, I hate to resurrect long dead threads, but I cannot find the number for that NAPA 2 quart filter anywhere. Could someone post it here?

Since the original question was for a 6.2 or 6.5, I assume that is what the filter fits? I want to put it on my 6.2. (Just noticed the avatar for the fellow that mentioned it was a Ford pickup...

Thanks!

Offio

 

I only use Napa Gold Filters, will never use a fram. We had a 2002 Cummins come in the shop cause of a spun bearing. Looked at the oil gallery and found filter material. took apart filter and found it shredding. only 1200 miles on the filter.....