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<blockquote data-quote="JetDriver480" data-source="post: 1145167" data-attributes="member: 22576"><p>Surely someone will come out with a YouTube Video but did my first oil change and figured I would share. I assume most of you are handy enough to figure it out but this still might save you a few minutes in finding the right size tools, etc. </p><p></p><p><strong><u>Tools Needed: </u></strong></p><p><strong><u></u></strong>10mm Socket/Wrench - Black Skid Plate for Oil Drain Plug</p><p>T-40 Torx Bit - Silver Skid Plate removal for Oil Filter. </p><p>I highly suggest a ratchet as the bolts need to turn a lot for removal and this will save you time. </p><p></p><p><strong><u>Suggested Oil Type & Quantity: </u></strong></p><p>5W-30</p><p>6 Quarts </p><p></p><p><u><strong>Oil Filter</strong></u></p><p>Motorcraft - F-500S</p><p>Fram - PH10575</p><p>STP - S10590 </p><p>Mobile1 - M1-212</p><p></p><p>Project Time - 20 minutes largely due to skid plate removal and reinstallation. </p><p></p><p><u><strong>Draining Oil:</strong></u></p><p>1. Remove the black skid plate labeled 'Remove for Oil Change' using a 10mm socket or wrench. This is best accessed off the passenger side of the vehicle and can take a little looking to find. It's about 3"x8" or so has 3, 10mm bolts. </p><p></p><p>2. The drain plug is plastic, yellow and turns about 1/3 turn to the left to release. You do not need a tool to remove the oil drain plug. Be ready the oil comes out faster than most vehicles and due to the height of the truck it will bounce right out of your oil container and all over your floor if you don't plan ahead...ask me how I know:</p><p></p><p>3. Inspect & Reinstall the drain plug and skid plate. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]269215[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Replacing Oil Filter:</u></strong></p><p><strong><u></u></strong></p><p>1. Remove the 5, T-40 Torx Bolts from the silver skid plate at the front of the vehicle. </p><p></p><p>2. The oil filter is white and is a little ways up there. I had to use a band style wrench to get my filter loose. It was tight from the factory but could maybe be done by hand but it's a little hard to get the leverage up there. The oil will drain through a square hole that is cut out in the skid plate. </p><p></p><p>3. Install a new filter being sure to make sure the old gasket is still with the old filter and the new filter gasket is lubed with a little engine oil prior to reinstallation.</p><p></p><p>4. Reinstall the skid plate. </p><p></p><p><strong><u>Adding Oil:</u></strong></p><p>My engine took <u>EXACTLY 6 Qts</u> of oil and I suggest a large/long funnel as the location can be hard to get to due to vehicle height and the fact the filler is located behind the air intake assembly. </p><p></p><p>Check for leaks and reset your oil computer on your dash-board display under 'Engine Information'</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JetDriver480, post: 1145167, member: 22576"] Surely someone will come out with a YouTube Video but did my first oil change and figured I would share. I assume most of you are handy enough to figure it out but this still might save you a few minutes in finding the right size tools, etc. [B][U]Tools Needed: [/U][/B]10mm Socket/Wrench - Black Skid Plate for Oil Drain Plug T-40 Torx Bit - Silver Skid Plate removal for Oil Filter. I highly suggest a ratchet as the bolts need to turn a lot for removal and this will save you time. [B][U]Suggested Oil Type & Quantity: [/U][/B] 5W-30 6 Quarts [U][B]Oil Filter[/B][/U] Motorcraft - F-500S Fram - PH10575 STP - S10590 Mobile1 - M1-212 Project Time - 20 minutes largely due to skid plate removal and reinstallation. [U][B]Draining Oil:[/B][/U] 1. Remove the black skid plate labeled 'Remove for Oil Change' using a 10mm socket or wrench. This is best accessed off the passenger side of the vehicle and can take a little looking to find. It's about 3"x8" or so has 3, 10mm bolts. 2. The drain plug is plastic, yellow and turns about 1/3 turn to the left to release. You do not need a tool to remove the oil drain plug. Be ready the oil comes out faster than most vehicles and due to the height of the truck it will bounce right out of your oil container and all over your floor if you don't plan ahead...ask me how I know: 3. Inspect & Reinstall the drain plug and skid plate. [ATTACH=full]269215[/ATTACH] [B][U]Replacing Oil Filter: [/U][/B] 1. Remove the 5, T-40 Torx Bolts from the silver skid plate at the front of the vehicle. 2. The oil filter is white and is a little ways up there. I had to use a band style wrench to get my filter loose. It was tight from the factory but could maybe be done by hand but it's a little hard to get the leverage up there. The oil will drain through a square hole that is cut out in the skid plate. 3. Install a new filter being sure to make sure the old gasket is still with the old filter and the new filter gasket is lubed with a little engine oil prior to reinstallation. 4. Reinstall the skid plate. [B][U]Adding Oil:[/U][/B] My engine took [U]EXACTLY 6 Qts[/U] of oil and I suggest a large/long funnel as the location can be hard to get to due to vehicle height and the fact the filler is located behind the air intake assembly. Check for leaks and reset your oil computer on your dash-board display under 'Engine Information' [/QUOTE]
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