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Originally Posted by Steve C  I just bought a 09 ford escape 4cyl and 6 speed and it takes a cartridge not a screw on filter. I just bought one, just look in the filter book.
You do not need synthetic oil Unless you want to keep the car a LONG time.
Otherwise you are just spending extra for the future owner. |
have you looked under the engine to see what filter is on the engine ?, I also thought it had a cartridge filter based on the owner's manual, and my Ford parts guy sold me the cartridge replacement. But when I went to do an oil change it turned out having a spin on filter. I've done two oil changes so far and had to use a spin on Ford filter. I don't know if they made a change part way into the production year, but I know mine takes the spin on filter. Everyone should check their factory filter to be sure what to use.
