Hey everyone.

New to the forum, and to the F-150. Recently purchased a 2018 w/ the 3.0 powerstroke. Not new to diesels but my experience has mostly been VW TDIs. VW indicates topside oil changes for the newer TDIs using an extractor. Its clean, fast, and does a really great job of sucking all the gunk out, better even I think than a traditional gravity oil change. Filters are canister-type and located as to be accessed easily from under the hood looking down.

My question then is this: the way that the 3.0 is set up, it seems like it is BEGGING for a topside oil change, almost as if some engineer designed it that way. Furthermore, all the stuff I've seen on DIY oil changes makes it seem like a PITA to get done in the traditional manner. Anyone know of any good reason that you COULDN'T change the oil with an extractor? Or better yet: has anyone tried this method? If its explicitly cautioned against, then the good ol' fashioned way it is I guess.

Thanks!

 

I read on another forum specifically for the F150 3.0 diesel that there is some sort of baffle that prevents getting to the bottom of the pan. The said it leaves about 3 quarts in there. I also think it is a huge PITA to change the oil in these but made myself a cheat sheet of all socket sizes needed to get crap out of the way to get to the plug so I only have to chase tools once. I also place a piece of foil over the cross member to prevent oil from running back towards the front of the truck. I tried the recommended futomo valve with a nipple but could not get it to go on.

 

Which fumoto did you not have luck with?

 

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This is a great thread. What is up with dealers on this. I have a Lincoln Corsair (right now, and I know this is a F150 site; I am looking to get one) but my suv is still a Ford anyway. Crappy oil service done and for 3 times they used up all my Lincoln points even though I prepaid service (never doing that lame addon; f that).

Do Dealer and Ford not read these posts? I would do oil changes myself, but I do not have the space to do so. PHEV engine looks so complex. Anyway back to F150s

 

Nope. The social media jazz got axed from the budget before the turn of 2025. I wouldn’t have called them helpful, anyway. I mean…what are interns going to do about customer service issues?🤷🏻‍♂️

 

Does the Fumoto need the adapter they advertise ?