Big Duke wrote:
> "Jan Andersson" <bugfuel@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:62p81hF24o7sgU1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Big Duke wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I just took my Mustang to a local shop for a oil & filter change.
It's
>>> the 3.9 liter V6 model. The correct Ford filter is a FL 400S. The
shop
>>> put on a number SL 20195 filter non Ford. I can seem to find any
>>> information on this filter or a cross reference chart to make sure its
>>> the right filter. This summer a had a back problem & I let one of the
>>> local chain stores here change the oil on my Chevy Blazer and 2 months
>>> later the filter blew out on the road, I also lost the motor due to
the
>>> fact that they put the wrong filter on the truck. I get a little
>>> nervous dealing with any one now until I'm sure they know their
stuff.
>>> Any one know if this is the right filter or know a good cross
reference
>>> site? Thanks for reading my post.
>>>
>>> Big Duke
>>
>> A prime example of why I never take any of our vehicles to any shop for
>> anything. Ever.
>>
>> Doing it yourself lets you choose the best oils, best filters, best
parts
>> etc... you KNOW what goes in the car, and how the work was performed,
and
>> you KNOW you won't try to charge yourself for work that was not done.
>>
>> I hate repair shops, and dealer****ps are no better.
>
>
> I agree with you completely but right now I'm still having a back
problem &
> I can't on the creeper to do the job myself. Don't ever get old my
friend.
I'm 35 and feeling it lurking around the corner.. :)
Maybe find a friendly DIY car guy near you? Pay him rather than a shop.
You could probably sit there and share some stories while he works on
your car. If you pay in alcoholic beverages, pay *after* the job is done
;)
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