Well done Dewey! I honestly had no idea the filter access was from there!2019-2020 Ford Ranger 2.3 Oil Change. (WITHOUT WHEEL REMOVAL)
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Easy job, since I drove it up onto ramps the wheel stayed straight. everything was easy. The original oil filter and the 910s are different sizes though. I had an adjustable filter wrench from Autozone so it was a snap. I did install a fumoto valve and extension and the second change did not require the skid plate removal.So, oil filter wasn't on there Gorilla tight?????
Some other users have turned the driver wheel all the way to the right? Is that necessary?
Looks like a long reach in there, but I haven't tried yet.
I don't appear to have the "skid plate". Since I have the FX2 package, I just have that "fake plastic" skid plate in place of the air dam.Easy job, since I drove it up onto ramps the wheel stayed straight. everything was easy. The original oil filter and the 910s are different sizes though. I had an adjustable filter wrench from Autozone so it was a snap. I did install a fumoto valve and extension and the second change did not require the skid plate removal.
Having just completed my own oil change...my tired and sore 72 year old body without any ramps a couple things. First to drop the Secondary skidplate...remove the rear bolts and ONLY loosen the front two which are also the rear of the primary front skid plate. Do not need to remove as the secondary plate is slotted at the front. Mistake number 2. Never pour oil into the filter through the threaded hole of the oil filter. Oil flow into the filter is from the outer holes, not the center hole and you risk contamination of the oil when you pour through the center oil filter hole....this oil goes directly to the engine. Always fill the filter through the outside ring of slots or do not bother and put the filter in dry. I also use a 3/8 drive cup, but line it with the thin metal duct tape so that I have to drive the cup onto the filter with a hammer on the end of a drive extension to give it a firm grip.2019-2020 Ford Ranger 2.3 Oil Change. (WITHOUT WHEEL REMOVAL)
I plan on making more video’s with my ranger.
Great info as always Phil! Coming from years of maintaining my BMWs, there was a torque value for darn near every fastener. Is there a specific torque for skid-plate bolts? What about the oil drain plug? Anyone know where I can find torque value info? Thanks!Having just completed my own oil change...my tired and sore 72 year old body without any ramps a couple things. First to drop the Secondary skidplate...remove the rear bolts and ONLY loosen the front two which are also the rear of the primary front skid plate. Do not need to remove as the secondary plate is slotted at the front. Mistake number 2. Never pour oil into the filter through the threaded hole of the oil filter. Oil flow into the filter is from the outer holes, not the center hole and you risk contamination of the oil when you pour through the center oil filter hole....this oil goes directly to the engine. Always fill the filter through the outside ring of slots or do not bother and put the filter in dry. I also use a 3/8 drive cup, but line it with the thin metal duct tape so that I have to drive the cup onto the filter with a hammer on the end of a drive extension to give it a firm grip.
Otherwise this fellow did okay, but just okay...not great...
JMO,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Enginering
Ford Motor Co. Retired