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    Question New 04 Marauder owner....

    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?

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    Question Aftermarket sunroof

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

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    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.
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    Welcome and congratulations on your purchase!

    Post some pics!
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    Motorcraft oil filter and Mobile 1 full synthetic.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Qurbaan View Post
    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.
    Quote Originally Posted by 1of327 View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1of327 View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RF Overlord View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    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.
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    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.

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    Remember when istalling a moonroof you lose headroom inside

    IF your 6'6" like me it's cause for concern.
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    Moonroof or sunroof.....just another area to worry about leaking when it rains or washing your ride.

    Just my .02!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    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.
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    Welcome to the site as a MM owner, I keep everything stock so, Motorcraft filter and, Ford's semi synthetic.....


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