#fakenews: DIYers Take Note – the 2019 Ford Ranger’s Oil Change Procedure Contains a Big Extra Step

[Stumblios]

So this is the panel they are talking about, it looks super easy to remove and get at. I would also argue that since it so tiny that if you really have an issue with it you could remove it permanently and the only result would be dirt build up on the underside of the engine. This seems like a not problem to me.

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[rangerdanger]

Got another shot of the oil filter access panel. From Is the 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat the BEST midsize truck?

 

[Rinn69]

Or....maybe remove the 3 fasteners, and use 4 neodymium / rare earth magnets-- put one where the forward most fastener is and one in between the 2 rear most fasteners, then re-position the flap and use the other 2 magnets to hold it in place. Easy removal next time and the magnets will hold the flap out of your way when your changing the oil. I guess it will depend on how much air moves through there to see if that would hold it in place. Maybe use some Goop to secure the outer magnets.

 

[pannwfn]

Hi Ren how are you. You sure do get around. Has anyone ever crawled up under the truck and looked yet?? Yeh I know insomnia and a bad case of OCD have it too.

 

[rangerdanger]

With the wheel turned pointing to the right/passenger’s side, it’s easy to access the panel.

 

[RedlandRanger]

With the wheel turned pointing to the right/passenger’s side, it’s easy to access the panel.

Wonder how much of a pain those "screws" (I know they aren't real screws) are to get out? I hate those plastic clips.

Other than the flap, and the fact it is behind the wheel instead of in front of it, this is very similar to my 2004 Honda Accord. I actually like it - a lot easier than crawling under the vehicle to unscrew the oil filter.

 

[Stic-o]

Wonder how much of a pain those "screws" (I know they aren't real screws) are to get out? I hate those plastic clips.

Other than the flap, and the fact it is behind the wheel instead of in front of it, this is very similar to my 2004 Honda Accord. I actually like it - a lot easier than crawling under the vehicle to unscrew the oil filter.

I don't think anyone just crawls under a Accord. This is best part of owning a truck. Easy access, no ramps or jack's needed

 

[RedlandRanger]

I don't think anyone just crawls under a Accord. This is best part of owning a truck. Easy access, no ramps or jack's needed

No, you don't crawl under the Accord without a jack and stands - but at least you only have to do the drain plug on it, not the drain plug and then hunt around for the filter. I guess I worded it poorly. It is nice on the truck not to have to have a jack - just slide under it and undo the drain plug. My point was that getting to the oil filter from behind the wheel is kind of nice. I think it is easier than trying to do it from under the vehicle (whatever it is).

 

[Stic-o]

I'm actually more worried what going to happen when you lossen the filter and oil pours out? What is it going to get all over?

Both a '05 f150 5.4 and a '99 Explorer SOHC had drain plugs that when you removed the oil flow hit suspension parts and created a tired fountain. What a mess.

 

[Strokerduster]

Doesn't seem to bother engineers, my 06 Ranger 3.0 drains onto the starter. So I"m used to "clean up on isle 1"......

 

[rangerdanger]

I'm actually more worried what going to happen when you lossen the filter and oil pours out? What is it going to get all over?

Both a '05 f150 5.4 and a '99 Explorer SOHC had drain plugs that when you removed the oil flow hit suspension parts and created a tired fountain. What a mess.

Supposedly there’s a little funnel to catch the oil from removing the filter. Haven’t seen it though.

 

[RedlandRanger]

Supposedly there’s a little funnel to catch the oil from removing the filter. Haven’t seen it though.

Hopefully it isn't an expensive "specialty tool" available from Ford for some ridiculous amount. Would love to see it if anyone finds a picture.

 

[rangerdanger]

Hopefully it isn't an expensive "specialty tool" available from Ford for some ridiculous amount. Would love to see it if anyone finds a picture.

I believe it’s attached to the engine directly?

 

[Floyd]

Hopefully it isn't an expensive "specialty tool" available from Ford for some ridiculous amount. Would love to see it if anyone finds a picture.

I make lots of "specialty tools" for those sorts of things using my handy razor knife and empty 2 liter pop bottles.

 

[Pinecrestjim]

Try a disposable diaper. They absorb quite a bit. I use one when changing the oil and removing the horizontally mounted filter on the Miata. Keeps the suspension and frame clean.

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