2.7L EcoBoost Engine - Oil Filter Service Tip ***SSM 47922***
04-10-2019, 04:42 AM
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2.7L EcoBoost Engine - Oil Filter Service Tip ***SSM 47922***
SSM 47922 - Various Vehicles - 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost Engine - Oil Filter Service Tip
When servicing the oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine it is critical to inspect the oil filter housing center stem to verify is not separated or damaged. If the center stem is damaged or separated from the housing this will result in oil flow through the reservoir drain port causing low engine oil pressure and internal engine damage. If the filter housing stem is damaged or separated, the oil filter housing must be replaced. If the center stem is not damaged or separated, the O-ring seals on the stem and housing must be replaced each time the filter is serviced.
When servicing the oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine it is critical to inspect the oil filter housing center stem to verify is not separated or damaged. If the center stem is damaged or separated from the housing this will result in oil flow through the reservoir drain port causing low engine oil pressure and internal engine damage. If the filter housing stem is damaged or separated, the oil filter housing must be replaced. If the center stem is not damaged or separated, the O-ring seals on the stem and housing must be replaced each time the filter is serviced.
04-10-2019, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tmcolegr
SSM 47922 - Various Vehicles - 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost Engine - Oil Filter Service Tip
When servicing the oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine it is critical to inspect the oil filter housing center stem to verify is not separated or damaged. If the center stem is damaged or separated from the housing this will result in oil flow through the reservoir drain port causing low engine oil pressure and internal engine damage. If the filter housing stem is damaged or separated, the oil filter housing must be replaced. If the center stem is not damaged or separated, the O-ring seals on the stem and housing must be replaced each time the filter is serviced.
When servicing the oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine it is critical to inspect the oil filter housing center stem to verify is not separated or damaged. If the center stem is damaged or separated from the housing this will result in oil flow through the reservoir drain port causing low engine oil pressure and internal engine damage. If the filter housing stem is damaged or separated, the oil filter housing must be replaced. If the center stem is not damaged or separated, the O-ring seals on the stem and housing must be replaced each time the filter is serviced.
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04-10-2019, 07:20 AM
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04-10-2019, 08:16 AM
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Interesting....mine has never come completely off, but it's always wobbly. As long as the stem is snapped back into place, not sure why that would be a problem. And replacing the o-rings is kinda what you're supposed to do anyway. Seems like an odd SSM....
04-10-2019, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dalola
Interesting....mine has never come completely off, but it's always wobbly. As long as the stem is snapped back into place, not sure why that would be a problem. And replacing the o-rings is kinda what you're supposed to do anyway. Seems like an odd SSM....
Should I buy a new one?
04-10-2019, 12:05 PM
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04-10-2019, 02:32 PM
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This was the case with my '15 and I thought it was normal because it would snap right back into place upon reinstalling, but on my '18 the stem stays firmly attached to the housing. I actually tried to remove it to no avail. Glad I didn't force it! I do replace the O-Rings at every oil change, as well. Those little ones are a serious PITA, even with a little oil!
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04-10-2019, 02:58 PM
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I'm fixing to buy a hot spare. There are people that have had some snap off - or people see plastic in their oil filter. (there's a thread on here even)
depending on age of the device it's held in with a plastic retainer - if that breaks the stem could move. if it moves you could lessen the oil pressure . . . . .
So check that your stem is still erect and stiffly held in place. yeah, that'll work.
Like owning a spare plug - this might be a good thing to keep on the shelf.
depending on age of the device it's held in with a plastic retainer - if that breaks the stem could move. if it moves you could lessen the oil pressure . . . . .
So check that your stem is still erect and stiffly held in place. yeah, that'll work.
Like owning a spare plug - this might be a good thing to keep on the shelf.
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04-10-2019, 03:27 PM
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