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I actually had cleaned it up pretty well the other day underneath knowing I was gearing up for the oil change but yes it still looks rather new and only just over 2000 miles. About half of those in the mountains on gravel and dirt roads. Heading back up to the mountains this weekend and then...

Thanks for the info

I totally get it. I hate those plastic fasteners... Those and grip snap clips that seem to never want to go back on with out a bit of manipulation and bending.

To each his own I wanted to change to Full Synthetic. I also wanted to view the oil that was in the engine after initial breakin. It was pretty dark and not consistent in color. Either way it's my truck and feel better informed as to its internal condition.

I think you could tap, clean things up well and use an artist brush with respective paint and coat surrounding metal. On the threads you could use removable thread lock... But all that may be a bit of an overkill and just deal with what you have - depending on the fastening or lack of fastening...

Did first oil change at 2K and changed to Full Synthetic

I used the Motorcraft 5W-30 Full Synthtetic. I actually ran a quart through after draining the letting sit since this was the first oil change and break-in. Some probably think "nuts" but it was just piece of mind to make sure things were run out. Everything back together and oil topped off...

BTW everything was on snug (splash guard bolts, original filter, drain plug, skid plate bolts) but came off with no issues what so ever. Got to love it. Here's a pic of the catch and trough that guides run off oil when changing filter. Notice the spout off the bottom of the filter seat, the...

Once the skid was off I used a 15mm to get drain plug off. I used a large shallow container to catch oil from plug and a bucket under run off trough from trucks filter catch And then removed filter with the 76mm 14 flute filter wrench The oil drain plug has a seal on it so no need to over...

Once I established I had the right tool to get the original filter off I removed the skid plate for drain plug access. Loosen 2 front 15mm bolts remove back 2 15mm bolts. Drop back down a a tad and slide toward back of truck.

Filter from Factory in numbered different but is luckily 76mm 14 flute (on Left)

Information is everything - thanks for the forum members who have already been here. Tools, time, and a place to do it is a plus After looking over the various clips and info with respect to changing oil in the newer Ranger it does appear to be intimidating at first. But having said that once...

Always good to get perspectives of the competition. I had to sell my 2019 Ranger because my wife got very ill. Replaced it will a Jeep Trailhawk that she could get in and out of. Took her about a year and a half to get better. Nothing wrong with a Jeep Trailhawk at all but when she really...

Which one do you have and how many amps can it handle?

I live on the mid Atlantic of US and get all 4 seasons. These battery blankets seem to have come about more recently. I don't remember these on batteries back in the day. But then again cars have become more electrically sophisticated. I'm thinking about an Optima Yellow Top and those don't...

So what is up with the blanket over the battery. These seem to be on a lot of cars and trucks. Is it necessary? If so under what conditions?

I'll be a smart a$$ and say it saved me from lifting rear when I lifted the front .

Wouldn't this void the manufacturer Warranty?

Git'er Dun

Here is the passenger side on my 2022