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srodder
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• Stanhope, IA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/15/2005 |
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 Posted:8/15/2005 14:03 |
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I'm a soon to be diesel owner and I've heard the horror stories for the high cost of oil and fuel filters from Ford. Just curious if others have found good alternatives? |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:8/15/2005 14:14 |
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The Powerstroke Diesel engine takes 15 quarts(yes 15) of oil. The filters depending on where you purchase them range in the $6-$12 area.
Oil change intervals depends on the owner's usage and preference at 3k-5k miles(I change every 3k)
Figure about $30 to change it yourself 
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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srodder
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• Stanhope, IA, USA |
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Posted:8/15/2005 14:50 |
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The best oil filter prices I've seen on the web are in the $20 range. This is for the 6.0. |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:8/15/2005 15:11 |
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For the 6.0L yes that makes a big difference! You won't want to change the 6.0L fuel filters,I suggest paying someone for that task.
Powerstrokeshop has the oil filters for just under $19 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Mark Rychel
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• Chesterland, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 3/10/2003 |
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Posted:8/19/2005 07:29 |
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I just changed my fuel filters at 15000, the one on top of the engine was a breeze. The one in the frame was a little tougher, I got diesel fuel all over my shirt, but got the job done. |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:8/19/2005 12:12 |
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| Quote: | | I just changed my fuel filters at 15000, the one on top of the engine was a breeze. The one in the frame was a little tougher, I got diesel fuel all over my shirt, but got the job done. |
Yes that be the 6.0L Diesel shower 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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