Oil Filter Access Modification

[ctechbob]

Lots of folks hate those stupid little plastic screw inserts that hold the cover on to access the oil filter, and for good reason, they suck.

If you're not opposed to opening up the 3 holes very slightly with a step drill, you can install these GM Style fasteners:

On my 2wd truck, there is nothing behind the holes to get in the way, but if you choose to go this route, double check. I'm not responsible if you chew up a wire harness. Folks in the salt belt would probably want to put a little paint on the metal afterwards, or some form of protectant.

Now it's just a simple twist to take the rubber shield off.

Link to the fasteners I purchased:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BD8DWG5C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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[Big Blue]

I've replaced mine with rivnuts and thumb screws. I believe Ford did this on later model years.

 

[RedDakooter05]

Mine are standard aluminum fasteners with 10mm heads.

 

[ctechbob]

Pretty much anything is better than the stupid things Ford installed on mine from the factory.

They're ok for about the first two times, and then they're shit.

 

[RAYJAY]

just do the magnets .... super easy ......

 

[gryder]

I've replaced mine with rivnuts and thumb screws. I believe Ford did this on later model years.

You mind sharing a picture of the access with the thumb screws or a link to the ones you used? I picked up a rivnut set and this sounds like my next project.

 

[KJ Mick]

More than TWO YEARS later...

Magnets ?

 

[ctechbob]

For those of us that don't care for the magnet idea.

 

[ppfd]

Dealer changes in mine so I guess they replace them when they break them

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

More than TWO YEARS later...

Magnets ?

What keeps the magnets attached to the liner?

 

[Stic-o]

I just leave all the tabs off. the flap will tuck in and doesn't move. Easy-peasy!

 

[GitRDone]

Clickbait headline! And here I thought you relocated the oil filter somewhere clever.

 

[JohnnyO]

More than TWO YEARS later...

Magnets ?

Same. I got magnets.

 

[meistreguy]

Lots of folks hate those stupid little plastic screw inserts that hold the cover on to access the oil filter, and for good reason, they suck.

If you're not opposed to opening up the 3 holes very slightly with a step drill, you can install these GM Style fasteners:

On my 2wd truck, there is nothing behind the holes to get in the way, but if you choose to go this route, double check. I'm not responsible if you chew up a wire harness. Folks in the salt belt would probably want to put a little paint on the metal afterwards, or some form of protectant.

Now it's just a simple twist to take the rubber shield off.

Link to the fasteners I purchased:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BD8DWG5C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Great idea!

 

[_TraMor]

What keeps the magnets attached to the liner?

Nothing other then magnetic force is needed.

I saved some bucks and used old enterprise class hard drive magnets. There is absolutely no way these things will come off accidentally, I've even used the same type of magnets to hold my coat to a filing cabinet.

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