New 04 Marauder owner....

[Qurbaan]

I have a 04 Black Marauder that i bought just broke the 24,000 mile mark
ready to change oil and filter any suggestions. i was thinking of switching
to castrol full synthentic with a K&N oil filter any recommendations out there?

[Qurbaan]

I was thinking about installing a sunroof in my 04 Marauder good ideal or not? will it decrease the value?

[Bigdogjim]

Oil filters? Most stick with the motorcraft. As for oil for normal use Ford's semi synthentic works very well.

Some will post (I am sure) about one brand being better then the next.

Go with what works for you just deep it fresh.

[loud2004marquis]

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase!

Post some pics!

[fastblackmerc]

Motorcraft oil filter and Mobile 1 full synthetic.

Don't kn0ow about a sunroof, but adding a moonroof will increase the value.

[1of327]

I agree with the Motorcraft oil filter and Mobile 1 full synthetic. However, I feel that it is never a good idea to " Chop a hole In the roof of your car" especially since it is a limited production car, and it would not be as clean an install as it would be during car construction.

[RF Overlord]

i was thinking of switching to castrol full synthentic with a K&N oil filter any recommendations out there?K&N oil filters are hugely over-priced, especially if used for "normal" oil change intervals. Use the factory-recommended Motorcraft FL820S for 1/3 the cost and sleep well.

it would not be as clean an install as it would be during car construction.Ford doesn't install sunroofs during construction. They farm the completed car out to a vendor who installs them before shipping to dealers.

[fastblackmerc]

However, I feel that it is never a good idea to " Chop a hole In the roof of your car" especially since it is a limited production car, and it would not be as clean an install as it would be during car construction.

Not true. I've seen a few companies that install moonroofs and their installation is actually better than the factory install.

[fastblackmerc]

K&N oil filters are hugely over-priced, especially if used for "normal" oil change intervals. Use the factory-recommended Motorcraft FL820S for 1/3 the cost and sleep well.
Ford doesn't install sunroofs during construction. They farm the completed car out to a vendor who installs them before shipping to dealers.

Just stick with the Motorcraft FL820S as stated.

The factory moonroofs were installed by ASC.

[RF Overlord]

The factory moonroofs were installed by ASC.Thanks, Jim. I thought it was them, but since I don't have a moonroof I wasn't sure.

[JOEMERC]

I agree motorcraft filter and mobil 1 full synthetic oil.wait to you see the mess the oil makes when you change the oil filter,fellow marauder owners know what im talking about.enjoy your marauder,i have for 7 years now.

[Bigdogjim]

Remember when istalling a moonroof you lose headroom inside:)

IF your 6'6" like me it's cause for concern.

[screamn]

Moonroof or sunroof.....just another area to worry about leaking when it rains or washing your ride.

Just my .02!

[Spectragod]

Just stick with the Motorcraft FL820S as stated.

The factory moonroofs were installed by ASC.

The moonroofs were manufactered by Webasto Hollianda, and installed by Crown North America.

[Ozark Marauder]

Welcome to the site as a MM owner, I keep everything stock so, Motorcraft filter and, Ford's semi synthetic.....:welcome:

[DOOM]

:welcome: to the site. You got the right year! :up:

[Motorhead350]

Just so you know nothing increases the value of your car unless Chip Foose or some big shot has their way it with it. Fram is my favorite oil filter. People stand by Motorcraft, but I had the oil filter gasket fall off and almost cost me an engine. So I stay away. Just my experience. 183K miles and it's had nothing, but Frams with 2 or 3 exceptions and both times I gave others a chance, the gaskets came right off. Junk.

[MOTOWN]

Congrats on your purchase! i have a factory moonroof car ,and i love it! i have also had webasto do moonroof installs on some pick ups ive owned, you will not get a better install, these guys know how its done!