Getting the oil filter out
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Getting the oil filter out
My son bought an '08 Ranger Sport with the 6 cylinder engine. When we went to change the oil and filter a few months ago, we were both cursing at the gyrations and contortions we had to go through to loosen and snake the filter out. Seems like it took us both: one under and another reaching down through the engine compartment. It's about time to change oil and filter again.
Anybody have an easier way?
Anybody have an easier way?
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You asked: "Anybody have an easier way? "
Sure, jiffee lube or minute changer, both are very easy.... (couldn't resist.)
I know the 3.0 has the filter on the drivers side, and I'd expect it has to come out from underneath the vehicle. Dunno about the 4.0.
Sure, jiffee lube or minute changer, both are very easy.... (couldn't resist.)
I know the 3.0 has the filter on the drivers side, and I'd expect it has to come out from underneath the vehicle. Dunno about the 4.0.
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From: Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Filter Remove Tool
Most all stores that sell oil also sell a tool that slips onto the closed end of the filter. The tool includes a 3/8-inch square hole so you can insert a 3/8 ratchet drive extension to loosen the filter and then spin the filter off.
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From: central ohio
...sounds like a 3.0, ive heard of complaints before about its oil filter location. my 4.0 isnt bad, but the taurus i had had a 3.0, and it was right above the starter, you oiled the starter any time you changed oil in that car.
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"Ford has a better idea!"
On my '00 Ranger (3.0), the oil filter had a small funnel attached to one of the exhaust manifold bolts, with a rubberhose attached, that routed any spilled oil to go under the truck, and into the oil drain pan.
I just reach over the left front fender, loosen the filter, then guide it up and out of the truck.
To replace, I'd fill the filter half-way with oil, then lower into place and hand tighten.
No muss. No fuss.
I had thought about getting an oil filter relocating 'kit', but, never did.
On my '00 Ranger (3.0), the oil filter had a small funnel attached to one of the exhaust manifold bolts, with a rubberhose attached, that routed any spilled oil to go under the truck, and into the oil drain pan.
I just reach over the left front fender, loosen the filter, then guide it up and out of the truck.
To replace, I'd fill the filter half-way with oil, then lower into place and hand tighten.
No muss. No fuss.
I had thought about getting an oil filter relocating 'kit', but, never did.
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Thanks for all the opinions, guys. I always hand-tighten, but rarely can remove a filter with just hand pressure. I have an assortment of oil-filter wrenches, but this filter is just a PIA. The Jiffy Lube isn't a bad idea if the local's workers didn't appear to have a collective IQ above 65. After nearly losing an engine because they didn't tighten the oil drain plug, I haven't trusted them since. And they denied that it was their problem!
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