How to: 2013 ecoboost oil and air filter change
09-26-2013, 11:13 AM
#12
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This forum seems more tailored to ecoboost vs 5.0, will these tires fit, and what's the best leveling kit threads instead of technical stuff.
09-28-2013, 01:28 AM
#13
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I change the oil filter from the top. I don't drop the skid plate or even the rubber piece in front.
First remove the intake "Y"
I also use a small baking tin to catch all the oil instead of using the OEM spill-way. Whoever designed the spill-way should be fired. I may design one myself that would actually convey the oil in one direction. For now I use this with pieces of oil-absorbent cut up inside.
With the "Y" intake piping out of the way, place the baking tin under the oil filter.
Loosen oil filter slowly. You'll want to rotate the filter up so minimal oil is spilled from the filter into the baking tin. Lift filter out of engine bay and let drain into used oil pan.
Let oil drain completely. This also gives the oil absorbent pads to absorb as much oil as possible. Install new filter. I fold a rag and place baking tin to help absorb the oil. You want as much oil as possible to be absorbed so it doesn't slosh around when removing the baking tin. Lift the baking tin out of the engine bay. If the baking tin is too big, remove the rubber splash shield and remove from underneath.
See, no mess.
First remove the intake "Y"
I also use a small baking tin to catch all the oil instead of using the OEM spill-way. Whoever designed the spill-way should be fired. I may design one myself that would actually convey the oil in one direction. For now I use this with pieces of oil-absorbent cut up inside.
With the "Y" intake piping out of the way, place the baking tin under the oil filter.
Loosen oil filter slowly. You'll want to rotate the filter up so minimal oil is spilled from the filter into the baking tin. Lift filter out of engine bay and let drain into used oil pan.
Let oil drain completely. This also gives the oil absorbent pads to absorb as much oil as possible. Install new filter. I fold a rag and place baking tin to help absorb the oil. You want as much oil as possible to be absorbed so it doesn't slosh around when removing the baking tin. Lift the baking tin out of the engine bay. If the baking tin is too big, remove the rubber splash shield and remove from underneath.
See, no mess.
09-28-2013, 10:40 AM
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If there's Dr. Pepper around, there's usually Crown or SoCo in it.
09-28-2013, 11:23 AM
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09-28-2013, 03:21 PM
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Nice write up! I tackled the oil change about two weeks ago on my truck and, like you, I don't trust the oil change guys at the dealership. As mentioned, the skid plate is easy to remove and it makes it easier to access components. I also wiped out the filter drain area with a paper towel to keep the residual oil from eventually getting on things. Suppose my biggest complaint with the whole process was the way that oil just explodes out of the side of the drain pan when you pull the plug.... Sure did make a mess of the driveway when it shot oil all the way to the passenger side tire. Other than that, not too bad.
09-28-2013, 06:25 PM
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Put the airbox lid back on, fasten three clamps and tighten the hose clamp. Look back under your truck and the oil should be almost drained so get to work on getting the oil filter off. Twist the four white ***** on the driver side and pull the dirtcover out of the way. The oil filter is located on the lower front portion of the engine on the driver's side:
Twist the old filter off counterclockwise and make sure the rubber gasket comes off with it (oil will spill out of here as well):
I put a light coat of oil on the new filter gasket so I don't have to wrestle the oil filter off on my next oil change:
Put the new oil filter on handtight, tighten the oil drain plug, put the skidplate back on, and pour the 6 quarts of oil into the engine.
Start your truck and let it run a couple minutes, park on a level surface and let the truck sit for a couple minutes, check for any leaks and check the oil level to make sure it's good to go. Congratulations, you just passed shadetree mechanic 101!
Any questions or suggestions the pros might wanna add feel free!
Edit: Also don't forget to reset the oil life monitor on your truck's "productivity" screen when you're done.
Twist the old filter off counterclockwise and make sure the rubber gasket comes off with it (oil will spill out of here as well):
I put a light coat of oil on the new filter gasket so I don't have to wrestle the oil filter off on my next oil change:
Put the new oil filter on handtight, tighten the oil drain plug, put the skidplate back on, and pour the 6 quarts of oil into the engine.
Start your truck and let it run a couple minutes, park on a level surface and let the truck sit for a couple minutes, check for any leaks and check the oil level to make sure it's good to go. Congratulations, you just passed shadetree mechanic 101!
Any questions or suggestions the pros might wanna add feel free!
Edit: Also don't forget to reset the oil life monitor on your truck's "productivity" screen when you're done.
Nice write up tho
09-28-2013, 11:51 PM
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Keepin' the lights on!
Nice write up! I tackled the oil change about two weeks ago on my truck and, like you, I don't trust the oil change guys at the dealership. As mentioned, the skid plate is easy to remove and it makes it easier to access components. I also wiped out the filter drain area with a paper towel to keep the residual oil from eventually getting on things. Suppose my biggest complaint with the whole process was the way that oil just explodes out of the side of the drain pan when you pull the plug.... Sure did make a mess of the driveway when it shot oil all the way to the passenger side tire. Other than that, not too bad.
10-25-2013, 08:35 AM
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I actually can reach fr the top to take the oil filter out without remove anything. Did it last night for the very first change at 3400 miles. Thanks for the picture and steps to do so.