A trick that I used to use when I did oil changes on my cars was to use a small plastic garbage bag to completely encase the oil filter before I unscrewed it. It usually did a good job in catching the oil that would drain and was convenient as a disposal bag for the stuff that needed to be discarded.
If you use one of the "Form A Funnels" made from flexible green rubber and wedge it up behind the oil pump itself you will be happy with how well it works and stays put. And I totally agree you have to pull the left front wheel to gain access.
And most of it that would have hit the subframe was on the shop towel (which would be much more important than a funnel that didn't seem to catch much oil anyways)
Is there a reason you don’t put the used oil in the Amsoil containers? It seems that way you could recycle everything at the same time. The only problem I could see is that it would be more difficult to tell when the containers are getting full. Does Amsoil have the clear gradation marks on the side?
Nice video. Informative. Good camera work. My 2018 GT-350 has only 515 miles and breaking it in gently, so I have not yet changed the oil. I think I will find I have the new canister-type filter you have on yours.
To help with the oil splash my father bought this thin mesh and installed it about an inch above the drain pan so when the oil hits it disperses and stops that splash.
thanks for the video. jw if it would make sense to loosen the filter (not remove it completely) while the drain plug is out to try to drain some of the oil thats around the filter?
This might sound dumb but I just got my gt350 and I’m planning on driving it in the cold winter time. Do you still use the same oil for winter time? Thanks
If these cars like many today are running with low tension piston rings for more freed up HP, then using a 5w50 weight oil, the rings will have a harder time trying to flex out against the cylinder walls to seal in combustion, thus using more oil due to blow by. I don't know what the owners manual says for the viscosity range during the different seasons or how loose the bearing tolerances are for what oil this baby takes.
Good video. Have you considered using a fluid evacuator like the Mityvac and siphoning from the top? I guess with the filter still being below, you still need to lift the car.
I'm going to start changing my own GT350 oil. Are you still using Amsoil, and has it solved consumption use. I'm using 1qt per 1k miles. I'm considering Amsoil.
I've got a a Ferrari 355 with flat plane crank and 8500rpm redline. I use 1 at og oil every 5-750 mikes which is considered normal. You think changing to Amsoil will make that much difference in oil consumption? How much oil were you using before and after Amsoil?
F355bob it might, the Shelby is bad at oil consumption. What year is your 355 im dying to buy one but so afraid of the upkeep on those cars. Looking for a Berlineta with 6 speed which is hard to find as most cars are convertibles on the market.
changing oil from the bottom of the car is such an old news. I changing oil and oil filter from the top on my 2012 Audi S4 using oil evacuator, without even changing office clothing. Now that I purchased 2019 Shelby GT350, it's going to be a pain to change the oil on this car. So much for Ford's ingenuity.
I have the regular style filter. I make sure I can loosen it, then punch a hole in the bottom of the filter with a pick or small screwdriver and let the oil drain out of the filter in the pan.
Will you be doing a video of an oil change for your new 2019 GT 350R? Also, do you still use Amisoil or do you recommend another brand? I would love to see an updated video of an oil change. On another note, do you plan to put on PPF on your new GT 350R? I just put it on my GT 350 with track pack and reinstalled the splash guards (without the double-sided tape). I used a heat gun to create a bend for the guard, so it will not require the tape. Just using one metal clip at the very top. I would love to see what you are doing to your GT 350R.
@@autofanaticcars I am sure you are doing it after the initial 1k miles. I waited until 2.2k miles, and I wish I had done my first oil change at 1k or a little less. I saw a lot of metal particles stuck on the oil filter element.
on these cars i do my first at around 500 then 1500 and then 3000 increments. the first one is the most important since the factor fill is garbage and there will be particles in the oil that sheer off during break in.I am sending the oil to Blackstone that gets removed from the car, if the weather permits might be next week il have a video on this.
Great idea taking the driver wheel off. I think using cardboard would be easier to cut/shape and shove in where you want it. Also, you didn't change the other Oring. When the torque wrench clicks, you are there. You don't do it multiple times or push past the click. You were over torquing that filter housing.
when its time i will use my plastic drive up ramps ; my car before was a 71 ss 454 el co. lots heavier & it worked fine. it raises the car aprox. 6-inches---thanks for the info---ive always used red line full synth. oil,,i know amzoil has been around at least since the 70s.
Mercedes, BMW, Subaru.... I don't know why all manufacturers don't have top access oil filters. I guess they figure most people are paying to get it done, so why make it easier for the DIYer. At the same time, since most people are getting it done at a Ford dealer, and the Ford dealer is going to charge the same for an oil change either way, why not reduce your labor hours by 10 minutes. 10 minutes times millions of oil changes is a lot of money.
On my 2011 mustang, I had someone do a oil change for me, they didn't use any cardboard, to keep the oil from going every where. Oil got onto the connectors for the electric power steering. About 20 mile later, every dash light lit up, lost my power steering, and a few other accessories. We tried cleaning the connectors, but it would still intermittently go nuts on me. Finally had to replace the whole lower wiring harness. So no matter what you do make sure you at least use cardboard to keep oil away from the connectors on the steering rack
yes its the best oil, all the engineers told me about RP issues and i stopped using it years ago it is too slick and thin with not enough shock dampening for moving parts especially gears etc. After using Amsoil since 2011 on every car they all stopped burning oil, quieter valvetrain, better milage and better oil PSI, look into trying it i think you wont look back once you do
annoys me that you had to use 10 plastic containers...what a waste of plastic when a couple of 5 litre containers would be better ..otherwise a good video
Whew, $60,000 for a car with a plastic oil pan! Are you kidding me? Now add to that, one of those paper element oil filters. I would never purchase a Shelby for these two reasons.
its carbon composite all new cars are switching to this technology even the high end exotics, saves weight and easier to manufacture with high volume repeatability.
A trick that I used to use when I did oil changes on my cars was to use a small plastic garbage bag to completely encase the oil filter before I unscrewed it. It usually did a good job in catching the oil that would drain and was convenient as a disposal bag for the stuff that needed to be discarded.
If you use one of the "Form A Funnels" made from flexible green rubber and wedge it up behind the oil pump itself you will be happy with how well it works and stays put. And I totally agree you have to pull the left front wheel to gain access.
I spent wayyyy to much time under mine because that damn wheel was very obstructive
it looked like their were 2 O rings on the filter housing .. Did you replace both ?
thanks! :regards :
Justin J
Yes the package with the filter includes them.
gotta pull the drivers wheel and make the funnel and this job is super easy with no mess.
Looks like the majority of the oil missed the funnel completely when you removed the filter cap.
And most of it that would have hit the subframe was on the shop towel (which would be much more important than a funnel that didn't seem to catch much oil anyways)
Wow, this looks super easy!! Much better than the German design with the filter and housing right at the top of the engine real nice and accessible.
I absolutely am loving your videos. How often do you recommend changing the oil?
Is there a reason you don’t put the used oil in the Amsoil containers? It seems that way you could recycle everything at the same time. The only problem I could see is that it would be more difficult to tell when the containers are getting full. Does Amsoil have the clear gradation marks on the side?
much easier to use the gallon containers trust me on that the smaller ones tip over to easily.
FYI you don't really have to take tire off just turn tires to the right everything else is on point! Good video...
Nice video. Informative. Good camera work. My 2018 GT-350 has only 515 miles and breaking it in gently, so I have not yet changed the oil. I think I will find I have the new canister-type filter you have on yours.
Your 18 has a cartridge, like the video.
Working clean is always the best practice. Keep up the good work.. Thanks from Australia.
If my oil level is right on the line above the above the hash marks would that be the correct oil level?
To help with the oil splash my father bought this thin mesh and installed it about an inch above the drain pan so when the oil hits it disperses and stops that splash.
thanks for the video. jw if it would make sense to loosen the filter (not remove it completely) while the drain plug is out to try to drain some of the oil thats around the filter?
I will have a new oil change video live tomorrow on the channel showing the newer style cartridge filter on my 2019 GT350R
This might sound dumb but I just got my gt350 and I’m planning on driving it in the cold winter time. Do you still use the same oil for winter time? Thanks
Read your manual!
If these cars like many today are running with low tension piston rings for more freed up HP, then using a 5w50 weight oil, the rings will have a harder time trying to flex out against the cylinder walls to seal in combustion, thus using more oil due to blow by. I don't know what the owners manual says for the viscosity range during the different seasons or how loose the bearing tolerances are for what oil this baby takes.
Another alternative to modifying a funnel is to buy a Form-A-Funnel. Amazon sells them for $16.49
Is the oil pan and plug made of plastic?
Good video. Have you considered using a fluid evacuator like the Mityvac and siphoning from the top? I guess with the filter still being below, you still need to lift the car.
dipstick tube is wayyy to small to fit any of my attachments. also with the filter being on the bottom, there's no point in sucking it from the top.
Is there a conversion from the old to new? Found out the hard way I still have the old
you can convert over to the new filter for about $450
I'm going to start changing my own GT350 oil. Are you still using Amsoil, and has it solved consumption use. I'm using 1qt per 1k miles. I'm considering Amsoil.
yes Amsoil is the best, no consumption issues since i switched.
How many miles in between oil changes on your GT350?? And if the mileage is too low how long do you go??
Is it over one year between oil changes??
new car i do 3 changes within the first 1500 miles go watch my new video of the first oil change of my GT350R from a few days ago
I've got a a Ferrari 355 with flat plane crank and 8500rpm redline. I use 1 at og oil every 5-750 mikes which is considered normal. You think changing to Amsoil will make that much difference in oil consumption?
How much oil were you using before and after Amsoil?
F355bob it might, the Shelby is bad at oil consumption. What year is your 355 im dying to buy one but so afraid of the upkeep on those cars. Looking for a Berlineta with 6 speed which is hard to find as most cars are convertibles on the market.
95 with a lot of suspension and engine mods. Fantastic cars but maintenance is high.
I just picked up a 2018 GT 350....looking forward to my 1st oil change after watching this video,.
be careful and watch my recently oil change from hell video so you do not run into a jam
Nice camera work, and informative video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I have a question is it true on all the blown engine stories I’m scared to buy one
What part # is the conventional oil filterfor the 2017GT350?
I have 2016 GT350, will this AMSOIL be compatible because according to ford manual, use their motorcraft brand. Thanks!
yes do not use the motorcraft oil it sucks
My car came with filter,ranch.Do I need to buy other oil filter?
changing oil from the bottom of the car is such an old news. I changing oil and oil filter from the top on my 2012 Audi S4 using oil evacuator, without even changing office clothing. Now that I purchased 2019 Shelby GT350, it's going to be a pain to change the oil on this car. So much for Ford's ingenuity.
the Shelby is super easy to drain out but on my Alfa Romeo QV i extract from the top it really depends on the car but i use both methods.
I have the regular style filter. I make sure I can loosen it, then punch a hole in the bottom of the filter with a pick or small screwdriver and let the oil drain out of the filter in the pan.
Will you be doing a video of an oil change for your new 2019 GT 350R? Also, do you still use Amisoil or do you recommend another brand? I would love to see an updated video of an oil change. On another note, do you plan to put on PPF on your new GT 350R? I just put it on my GT 350 with track pack and reinstalled the splash guards (without the double-sided tape). I used a heat gun to create a bend for the guard, so it will not require the tape. Just using one metal clip at the very top. I would love to see what you are doing to your GT 350R.
yes soon I am waiting to get more miles then full oil change and oil analysis video coming on the 350R
@@autofanaticcars I am sure you are doing it after the initial 1k miles. I waited until 2.2k miles, and I wish I had done my first oil change at 1k or a little less. I saw a lot of metal particles stuck on the oil filter element.
on these cars i do my first at around 500 then 1500 and then 3000 increments. the first one is the most important since the factor fill is garbage and there will be particles in the oil that sheer off during break in.I am sending the oil to Blackstone that gets removed from the car, if the weather permits might be next week il have a video on this.
thanks for the heads up, mine has a cartridge filter, 2017 GT350
Great idea taking the driver wheel off. I think using cardboard would be easier to cut/shape and shove in where you want it. Also, you didn't change the other Oring. When the torque wrench clicks, you are there. You don't do it multiple times or push past the click. You were over torquing that filter housing.
As long as it doesn't turn, you aren't over-torquing
@autofanatic What method did you use to raise the vehicle?
I've heard that the GT 350's burn oil right out of the factory is it true?
Not a drop in 2000 miles on my 19.
when its time i will use my plastic drive up ramps ; my car before was a 71 ss 454 el co. lots heavier & it worked fine. it raises the car aprox. 6-inches---thanks for the info---ive always used red line full synth. oil,,i know amzoil has been around at least since the 70s.
Another great design by Ford engineers
yeah you would think they would make life easier for us or dealer techs.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep up the great videos
😂😂
where do you get the amsoil 5-50 it’s hard to find?thanks
What if I added to the last dot. The full
Dot?
Taking care of a buddies 350 I see. Nice
Great video, thanks for doing this kind of videos, it's really helpful
thanks for watching and the support.
What does your oil temp run under normal driving vs spirited driving conditions?
175-205
The Screw to the oil panel underneath is stripped. Any suggestions on what to try in order to get it out?
To be clear, still not too bad of a job without the panel... but I see how it could be easier.
take the wheel off as i show here forget the access panel below
Right on man. That was what I did. Thanks for the quick reply! Love the videos.
When did amsoil start making 5-50? When I had my '14 gt (track pack) amsoil didn't make it
i think when the Ford GT and GT350 came out
They've been making 5w50 for at least 3years.
Great, just ordered a case for my oil change.
Where did u buy the oil
Why not use amsoil filter?
was not avail time this video was shot
Just watched a 20 min video about an oil change on a car i don't even own. Quarantine got me bored
ha ha ha your not the only one, thanks for watching
Great video. Ford needs to copy Mercedes with the oil filter location. Mercedes has their oil filter easily accessible from the top of the engine bay.
Mercedes, BMW, Subaru.... I don't know why all manufacturers don't have top access oil filters. I guess they figure most people are paying to get it done, so why make it easier for the DIYer. At the same time, since most people are getting it done at a Ford dealer, and the Ford dealer is going to charge the same for an oil change either way, why not reduce your labor hours by 10 minutes. 10 minutes times millions of oil changes is a lot of money.
Toyota does that on some vehicles, too.
Interesting idea with the modified funnel, I used cardboard and tape in my video.
yeah my idea worked great and taking the drivers wheel off having the entire car raised is the way to do this with zero mess.
On my 2011 mustang, I had someone do a oil change for me, they didn't use any cardboard, to keep the oil from going every where. Oil got onto the connectors for the electric power steering. About 20 mile later, every dash light lit up, lost my power steering, and a few other accessories. We tried cleaning the connectors, but it would still intermittently go nuts on me. Finally had to replace the whole lower wiring harness. So no matter what you do make sure you at least use cardboard to keep oil away from the connectors on the steering rack
What's ur opinion on JLT rock blocker?
I have them. They block rocks. They are virtually invisible when installed.
Any idea why the oil pressure is higher with AMSoil?
Paul Baker Better seal with the piston rings.
Jonathan G, piston ring seal doesn’t give better oil pressure..
What type oil are you using?
Amsoil it is on the work bench
how come you didn't use the AMSOIL oil filter
they do not make it for this car i was told
@@autofanaticcarsI currently use royal purple in my car, but just heard about all the benefits AMSOIL has. Is it as good as they say?
yes its the best oil, all the engineers told me about RP issues and i stopped using it years ago it is too slick and thin with not enough shock dampening for moving parts especially gears etc. After using Amsoil since 2011 on every car they all stopped burning oil, quieter valvetrain, better milage and better oil PSI, look into trying it i think you wont look back once you do
@@autofanaticcarsI currently use royal purple in my car, but just heard about all the benefits AMSOIL has. Is it as good as they say?
@@autofanaticcars will do, next oil change. Thanks
Great video. Thanks!
Do you have a video when you were making the wood stand? Thanks for the great info! Subbed
il be doing one soon once the damn weather gives me a break it just too cold still,
Is Red Line Synthetic oil better??????
i do not think so but do your research the Amsoil is really the top
Thank you.
One click with the torque wrench you over torqued the filter
Unfortunate that these cars have the plastic oil plug and element style filter. Was really disappointed when i did my first oil change.
Thank you
Same filter design as the Porsche 911. Except they have the filter vertically, not this stupid angle that causes a huge mess. :(
yeah the location of this filter is so stupid on this car, very hard not to make a mess but my funnel and removing the wheel truly saves the day.
annoys me that you had to use 10 plastic containers...what a waste of plastic when a couple of 5 litre containers would be better ..otherwise a good video
Nice
The EPA fine for dumping oil down the city sewer drain is $1,000.00
Don't ask me how I know!
JK - ;P
I recycle always in the containers I show and drop off at the shop or Nappa, im sure getting caught is not fun
Back in the day, the old timers dumped both oil and anti-freeze in the storm drains.
The best oil but terrible oil filter.
O ring red no good better black .
Whew, $60,000 for a car with a plastic oil pan! Are you kidding me? Now add to that, one of those paper element oil filters. I would never purchase a Shelby for these two reasons.
its carbon composite all new cars are switching to this technology even the high end exotics, saves weight and easier to manufacture with high volume repeatability.
Wow this is a very uneducated comment....
All oil filters either a spin on or cartridge style has paper.
I prefer the metal clad ones. Putting a 24mm socket to a plastic oil filter housing gives me the chills.
Chevys are easier
Its a plastic car lol