I have only worked on v8s before and thought these new eco boosts would have a bunch of stuff in the way so went on to watch you video and realized how simple it’s. Thanks for taking the time to film and share this.
I’ve always changed my own oil, but I’m coming from Ram to a newer Ford, so I was looking for a video. Thanks for putting this together, makes life easier knowing what to expect. I also found your storage solution for the cover very ingenious!
That is exactly what I've been saying, not that much more expensive for full synthetic. I do mine myself as well and use the same oil, but have not used the one qt of High mileage. That may be good for the seals. I was watching to see if I could learn any shortcuts. I fill my filter with oil as well. I like the strainer idea. One other thing I do on the first start is hold the accelerator to the floor while cranking to keep it from starting right away to let it pump some oil before starting. I saw a Ford mechanic do that, said it is designed to not turn over with the accelerator to the floor. And finally, I only kept the cover to thinking that might deter someone from taking my catalytic converter.
I did not know that holding the accelerator down would not allow the vehicle to start. I will have to try that. The engine pan cover is only a Bologna skin. I don't think that it would stop a catalytic thief. Thank you for watching.
Great video. Been changing oil with VALVOLINE FOR 40 YRS. Bought 2 containers VALVOLINE 5-20 at MEIJER full syn for 30$. Holiday sale 18 ESCAPE . yes the dealer wants 89.95 for full syn oil change. First oil change ever was on a 56 Ford Fairlane ....Thunderbird 312 V=8 3 SPD on the column w over drive. I replace the cover on the Escape ,just me 😆
Some tech probably rounded the nuts off with SAE 9/16 socket substituting for 15mm with a 3/8 drive impact. Rule of thumb for you guys learning… Unless life or death use Metric for metric. SAE or Society of Automotive Engineers use inches fractions. Although you can crossover and make it work it will always round them off with power tools. If you have to use them on hand tools find the closest fit possible although I don’t recommend it. When you purchase a socket set just get SAE/ MM in the set that way you are covered. Although it’s quicker I recommend using hand tools until you get up to at least 1/2 bolt. Leave the impacts for the bigger jobs. Last but not least check your torque value with calibrated torque wrench.
If the truck is on the jack stands like yours is. It’s titled back more and maybe why the oil filter oil didn’t drain out of that chute because of that. It’s tight but you can get under the truck without one. Great video!
Could be, but if you look at it closely you will see that it is designed to carry the oil back. It is a lot more sloped towards the back. I think the front funnel is if it gushed out. Thanks for watching.
In most cases yeah but for bigger fellas and heavy muscled guys like me it’s just easier to get it higher. My upper body is confined really bad underneath. However I have the XL with the tow package on it still 4x4 but it seems to sit lower than the upgraded packages. So the Fx4 or STX looks easier to get under. I still love the fact I have vinyl flooring in mine. I wish you could get a lariat or platinum package with the vinyl floors. Although I’m sure you could, would just cost you more.
Flood mode and you don't need to pre-fill the filter. Great video!! I'm probably going to ditch my skid plates, I'm sure it doesn't make much of a difference for mileage lol
there’s really no point in pre-filled filter as engine won’t pump anything until pump primes from pickup tube and system fills up and starts pushing through filter. All you’re doing is risking pouring plastic or any other crap that could be in bottles into filter and then pushing it through engine ahead of the filter.
I worked at a respected place that had an employee that collected dozens of plastic skid plates. He hated them with a passion, never once did a customer come back after offroading. Oh wait. None of the tens of thousands of customers actually offroaded. Weird.
I wouldn’t go as far as calling them a skid plate. I think of them more as a dust cover. I see those things flopping around all the time going down the road. I bet the next guy that changes the oil will be happy someone didn’t put it back on haha. Thanks for sharing.
I can not remember what size of the filter. Here is a link to my other oil change video and the part number of the oil filter that will work. th-cam.com/video/7nlayKq8JrQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7Eu5mAAxgiFl5e0W
I have only worked on v8s before and thought these new eco boosts would have a bunch of stuff in the way so went on to watch you video and realized how simple it’s. Thanks for taking the time to film and share this.
Thank you! It’s people like you that keep me going. Thanks for watching.
@@fixitjohn6:05 was halarious😅
@@divinedents Thanks divinedents! I try to bring a little humor. Thank you for watching. Good luck with your channel.
I’ve always changed my own oil, but I’m coming from Ram to a newer Ford, so I was looking for a video. Thanks for putting this together, makes life easier knowing what to expect. I also found your storage solution for the cover very ingenious!
I hope that it helps. The oil pan cover is at the storage facility ha ha. Thanks for watching.
That is exactly what I've been saying, not that much more expensive for full synthetic. I do mine myself as well and use the same oil, but have not used the one qt of High mileage. That may be good for the seals. I was watching to see if I could learn any shortcuts. I fill my filter with oil as well. I like the strainer idea. One other thing I do on the first start is hold the accelerator to the floor while cranking to keep it from starting right away to let it pump some oil before starting. I saw a Ford mechanic do that, said it is designed to not turn over with the accelerator to the floor. And finally, I only kept the cover to thinking that might deter someone from taking my catalytic converter.
I did not know that holding the accelerator down would not allow the vehicle to start. I will have to try that. The engine pan cover is only a Bologna skin. I don't think that it would stop a catalytic thief. Thank you for watching.
Yes, it wouldn't stop a smart thief but counting on another target being easier. Great video, thanks!
Great video. Been changing oil with VALVOLINE FOR 40 YRS. Bought 2 containers VALVOLINE 5-20 at MEIJER full syn for 30$. Holiday sale 18 ESCAPE . yes the dealer wants 89.95 for full syn oil change. First oil change ever was on a 56 Ford Fairlane ....Thunderbird 312 V=8 3 SPD on the column w over drive. I replace the cover on the Escape ,just me 😆
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Some tech probably rounded the nuts off with SAE 9/16 socket substituting for 15mm with a 3/8 drive impact.
Rule of thumb for you guys learning… Unless life or death use Metric for metric. SAE or Society of Automotive Engineers use inches fractions. Although you can crossover and make it work it will always round them off with power tools. If you have to use them on hand tools find the closest fit possible although I don’t recommend it. When you purchase a socket set just get SAE/ MM in the set that way you are covered. Although it’s quicker I recommend using hand tools until you get up to at least 1/2 bolt. Leave the impacts for the bigger jobs. Last but not least check your torque value with calibrated torque wrench.
@@matthewmccain So true. Thank you for sharing.
@@fixitjohn Thank You for your information and content John.
great idea using the strainer...thanks. I will be doing that going fwd
Thanks
Love your video. Funny as hell. And all the important and essential parts well explained. Loved the part on 12 year olds... 😂
Glad you enjoyed it! I am boring enough. I try to spice it up with some dry humor.
If the truck is on the jack stands like yours is. It’s titled back more and maybe why the oil filter oil didn’t drain out of that chute because of that. It’s tight but you can get under the truck without one. Great video!
Could be, but if you look at it closely you will see that it is designed to carry the oil back. It is a lot more sloped towards the back. I think the front funnel is if it gushed out. Thanks for watching.
In most cases yeah but for bigger fellas and heavy muscled guys like me it’s just easier to get it higher. My upper body is confined really bad underneath. However I have the XL with the tow package on it still 4x4 but it seems to sit lower than the upgraded packages. So the Fx4 or STX looks easier to get under. I still love the fact I have vinyl flooring in mine. I wish you could get a lariat or platinum package with the vinyl floors. Although I’m sure you could, would just cost you more.
have tried using oil vacuum extractor ? extracting the oil through the dipstick area?
I have not tried that. Have you? Thanks for watching. Keep in touch.
Flood mode and you don't need to pre-fill the filter. Great video!! I'm probably going to ditch my skid plates, I'm sure it doesn't make much of a difference for mileage lol
I know that the cover is just a pain.
How do you round off an oil plug. Two simple ingredients. A goof with a crescent wrench.
That will make the perfect recipe.
there’s really no point in pre-filled filter as engine won’t pump anything until pump primes from pickup tube and system fills up and starts pushing through filter.
All you’re doing is risking pouring plastic or any other crap that could be in bottles into filter and then pushing it through engine ahead of the filter.
I disagree
I worked at a respected place that had an employee that collected dozens of plastic skid plates. He hated them with a passion, never once did a customer come back after offroading. Oh wait. None of the tens of thousands of customers actually offroaded. Weird.
I wouldn’t go as far as calling them a skid plate. I think of them more as a dust cover. I see those things flopping around all the time going down the road. I bet the next guy that changes the oil will be happy someone didn’t put it back on haha. Thanks for sharing.
So what you are saying is that you know a guy who steals parts from vehicles because he is lazy.
You just describe a lazy unprofessional, who is equally a thief!
5:13 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂
I just got a 2.7 and I love the filter to be on the top of the engine, but I’ll let the dealer deal with that
Yes, that could be messy. Thank you for watching.
What size oil filter?
I can not remember what size of the filter. Here is a link to my other oil change video and the part number of the oil filter that will work. th-cam.com/video/7nlayKq8JrQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7Eu5mAAxgiFl5e0W