Mechanic Finds 30-Year-Old Car Fitted with Kmart Oil Filter, Jokingly Threatens to "File a Complaint"

A Tennessee auto repair shop unexpectedly discovered a long-discontinued Kmart oil filter still attached to the 1964 Y-block engine of a 1954 Ford F-100 they were restoring. A technician filmed a video joking, “Does anyone have the contact info for Kmart’s automotive department? We’ve got a complaint!” In the footage, the engine is covered in thick black sludge, but the shop clarified that this buildup wasn’t caused by the filter—it resulted from the use of non-detergent motor oil, which was standard practice for vehicles of that era. They emphasized that references to a “new Ford” and claims that the filter caused engine failure were all in jest. Kmart largely exited the market years ago, and similar products are now primarily sold by retailers like Walmart. The video went viral on Facebook, sparking nostalgic online discussions about vintage car parts.