Ford Escape Oil Change - AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil and EA Oil Filter

This video demonstrates motor oil and filter change on a 2010 Ford Escape. Regular fluid and filter changes are a good way to keep your equipment lasting as long as possible.
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[@thepokerpilotapp]

I’m about to use Amsoil for the first time despite having listened it is too expensive. Here’s what I’ve calculated for my 2021 Tacoma Pro. It takes 6.2 quarts. If I use the cheapest synthetic and filter it will cost me 31.41 per change. If I do this every 3k miles it will cost me $1,046 over 100k miles. If I use the Signature Series AND the Amsoil filter it will cost me $77.92 per change. If I do this every 5,000 miles it will cost me $1,558 over 100k miles- ONLY $513 more. If I drive 10k miles a year the Amsoil will cost me $51 more per year.
I think I can handle $51 more a year EVEN IF Amsoil isn’t any better. If it is- the $51 extra each year is a bargain because it likely has saved me more than the extra $513 over the 10 year period. Obviously if I changed the interval to 15,000 miles it buys its way in BUT I wanted to show the most conservative approach. I hope this helps put things in to perspective.

[@seangowan7441]

Should I use engine flush before switching to amsoil?

[@midwestsynthetic]

Thanks for the question! It's a good way to get the engine cleaner before switching. Be sure to let it drain completely and change the filter.
Here's the guidance from AMSOIL for AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush:
"Though it works in one treatment, AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush is safe enough to be used at every oil change. If using a flushing machine, follow the manufacturer's recommendation. Otherwise, use the following guidelines:
Engine: Add entire bottle of AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush to engine oil fill port. Idle the engine for 10-15 minutes, then immediately drain the oil. Ensure enough time for the system to completely drain. Remove and replace the engine oil filter. Refill engine with new engine oil in the viscosity grade recommended by the manufacturer.
Transmission: Engage emergency brake. Add entire bottle of AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush to transmission oil fill port. Idle for 10-15 minutes; shift through drive and reverse. Do NOT place vehicle under heavy load. Drain entire transmission and torque converter of fluid. FILTER MUST BE CHANGED prior to refilling with new transmission fluid.
NOTE: It is not recommended to flush transmissions that do not have a removable pan or access to the transmission filter."

[@seangowan7441]

Any engine that requires 5w20, I would use 0w20 instead.

[@Capt.Rankin]

Why?

[@seangowan7441]

@@Capt.Rankin fuel economy if it improves and it starts up better in colder temperatures.