Hi All,
I am getting my rig ready for the trip south. I will have the oil and oil filter changed, as usual. I looked at my engine air filter and it is dirty and should be replaced. The last time I just washed it. My Ford Owners' Manual says to use part #FA1634 but when I took out my air filter it says FA1632 (previous owner may have changed it). Does anyone know what the difference is? It looks like part #FA1632 is available at more places and Amazon has it at $15.24. Rock Auto has the FA1632 at $11.76. I am having problems in locating a FA1634. Are these air filters interchangeable? Is one better than another?
Thanks for you help.
Kevin
"I looked at my engine air filter and it is dirty and should be replaced. The last time I just washed it."
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I use the #FA1632 Motorcraft air filter in my 2003; I do brush the bugs out of the pleats with a cut-down cheap paintbrush between replacements, but I would never wash the air filter! (And, don't blow the filter out with a blast from an air hose; this can make pinholes in the paper and allow dust, dirt, and tiny particles to get into the system.)
Joan
Hi Joan,
I just called the local Ford dealer and he says to replace the filter with the FA1632. That is the one they stock and he has not heard of the FA1634. I guess Ford must have changed it since the 2001 Owners Manual. It has been awhile since I cleaned the air filter so I am not sure how I did it, or I may be getting it confused with a shop vacuum filter. Anyway, thanks for your answer and I am safe with the Motorcraft FA1632.
Kevin