help please, I need to know where is the oil filter. - Page 3

Konarain · #31 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 06:06 PM

I love diving under my F-250! It is becoming my best friend!
Just like the Kona Latte I'm going to go for now..after I put in some $3.00 gas! I've been withput transport for over a year, and I love my truck!

18wheelin · #32 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 06:48 PM

OK, here are the pics of how I change the oil filter from the top.

Using a 10mm wrench, remove the bolt that holds the air intake in place.

Intake picture by 18wheelin - Photobucket

Next, pull the air intake out of the black box that contains the air filter and swing it out of the way.

Intake Off picture by 18wheelin - Photobucket

Now you have a clear view of the oil filter and access to it.
Oil Filter picture by 18wheelin - Photobucket

Just kneel on the front bumper and lean over the radiator and you will be able to reach the oil filter with a strap type oil filter wrench.
Filter Wrench picture by 18wheelin - Photobucket
Kneeling picture by 18wheelin - Photobucket
Wrench on Filter picture by 18wheelin - Photobucket

Loosen the filter with the wrench and then remove it by hand. You will have almost no mess. They don't come much easier than this.

spatts · #33 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 07:09 PM

I now can see why you would change the oil filter from the top on a (4x2) much lower to the ground. But the (4x4) is high enough to get under with out jacking up . "To Each His Own" The important thing is that the oil & Filter is getting changed

18wheelin · #34 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by spatts

I now can see why you would change the oil filter from the top on a (4x2) much lower to the ground. But the (4x4) is high enough to get under with out jacking up . "To Each His Own" The important thing is that the oil & Filter is getting changed

It has nothing to do with the ground clearance. I was laying under the truck on my first attempt to change the filter. There is too much stuff in the way to loosen the oil filter with my strap wrench from the bottom, so I decided to go at it from the top. It proved to be very easy and very clean. I would change it the same way on a 4x4 if I had one.

tylus · #35 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 01:31 AM

a properly installed oil filter should only be hand tight

you lightly oil the gasket, then run the filter up until you get contact. then continue past that point 1/2 an additional turn...and this is all BY HAND

using a wrench to install a filter only overtightens the filter and squashes the gasket...you should only need a wrench to remove the filter if it's the very first time the oil has ever been changed (Factory puts the filter on with a dry gasket...very big PITA to remove)

btw, my the top of my radiator shroud is almost chest high on me...and I'm 6'3"...there ain't no way I'm going from the top. the bottom is easily accessible.

baitmaster · #36 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 10:12 PM

All oil filters look pretty much alike, how hard could it be to find... on any vehicle? You will also want to know where the oil pan drain plug is too. Get that manual.

rcaddell · #37 (**permalink**) 04-13-2009, 11:30 AM

I have an FX4 and go from the top as I get better grip on the filter. I also tighten by hand.

gfwelsh · #38 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 03:03 PM

18Wheelin', it's posts like yours that make this one outstanding place on the web. Thanks!

Konarain · #39 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by baitmaster

All oil filters look pretty much alike, how hard could it be to find... on any vehicle? You will also want to know where the oil pan drain plug is too. Get that manual.

After I accidentally drained the Trans fluid my friend said, "The oil pan is between the wheels!"

phillips91 · #40 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by damone

While we are on the subjetc of oil filters, how canone be removed w/o dripping oil all over the place.

When I change mine I just take a screwdriver and poke a hole in the bottom of the filter and let it drain.

jsoko · #41 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Konarain

After I accidentally drained the Trans fluid my friend said, "The oil pan is between the wheels!"

WHAT kind of CAR was it

stronger · #42 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 10:54 PM

I was all about poking fun at 18Wheelin' as well, then I seen the pic of his dog in the drivers seat. That was Great. Top. Bottom. Either way gets it done. like she said. lol.

Konarain · #43 (**permalink**) 11-09-2009, 02:59 PM

Ford Truck! I've since changed the oil and used Mobile 1. Can't reach the filter from the top on a super duty, But it was no problem! Thanks guys! Aloha

phillips91 · #44 (**permalink**) 11-09-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Konarain

Ford Truck! I've since changed the oil and used Mobile 1. Can't reach the filter from the top on a super duty, But it was no problem! Thanks guys! Aloha

Off topic.....but if I send you some money could you mail me a couple of burgers from Lulu's??

90taz · #45 (**permalink**) 11-10-2009, 09:59 PM

use a wrench with a handle that swivels. placed your driain pan under the front cross member, the oil will hit the plastic catch pan and drain mostly towards the back. dont dump all of the oil out of the filter until you pull it down. this takes every bit of two minutes.