Oil change and Plug Torque
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: California
Oil change and Plug Torque
Just purchased the Escape XLT V6 2X4 and noticed that the owners manual has no reference to performing the oil change. As I do my own oil changes was, needing to know what the drain plug torque is and if there any tip on removing the filter without getting oil on the exhaust. Also the book calls out Synthetic 5-20W. What does the community use?
Thanks, Tom
Thanks, Tom
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,955
Likes: 50
From: Mesa
Oil change and Plug Torque
I just tighten it. 
Spilling the oil is another matter. Some say that you can wrap the exhaust in foil. I tried that but made a bigger mess than without. Basicly I say the heck with it and let it drip. after the new filter is installed I wipe up what mess there is. No big deal really. 5W20 is ok. Wal-Mart has it sometimes. They also have the best price on the Motorcraft 820S filters.
Spilling the oil is another matter. Some say that you can wrap the exhaust in foil. I tried that but made a bigger mess than without. Basicly I say the heck with it and let it drip. after the new filter is installed I wipe up what mess there is. No big deal really. 5W20 is ok. Wal-Mart has it sometimes. They also have the best price on the Motorcraft 820S filters.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bopper
2007 - 2014 Expedition & Navigator
3
Jul 12, 2009 08:00 PM
