Oil Filter Question..
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Tuned
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Oil Filter Question..
I am thinking of changing the oil in my truck myself for the first time. I looked under the truck noticed the oil filter sits at an odd angle close to a transmisison cooler hose and wanted to ask how everyone else gets the filter off and on. Do I need any special tools? 
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Motorcraft FL-820S
Motorcraft semi-synthetic 5w20 oil x7 quarts (i always keep 1 extra...just in case though)
1. you might need a oil filter wrench...they're about $5 or less at wallyworld
2. a funnel
3. crescent wrench if you don't have a combo wrench set (metric)
lay on your side and just reach up into there. don't worry, the oil will drain through a hole in the skid plates. there is a channeled peice of plastic to direct the oil away from the axle as well
I recommend you fill the new filter 1/2 way with oil before installing. That'll minimize the amount of time you are running dry before building oil pressure
Motorcraft semi-synthetic 5w20 oil x7 quarts (i always keep 1 extra...just in case though)
1. you might need a oil filter wrench...they're about $5 or less at wallyworld
2. a funnel
3. crescent wrench if you don't have a combo wrench set (metric)
lay on your side and just reach up into there. don't worry, the oil will drain through a hole in the skid plates. there is a channeled peice of plastic to direct the oil away from the axle as well
I recommend you fill the new filter 1/2 way with oil before installing. That'll minimize the amount of time you are running dry before building oil pressure
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Thank you for the info. How hard is it to get the oil filter off in the tight space? I have a oil filter wrench that fits over the top of the oil filter that tightens on the filter like a c clamp when you turn the socket wrench. Will I need a universal joint or is there enough room?
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I did mine from the bottom ... I have short arms LOL. I couldn't find an oil filter cap to fit the FL820S properly so I used a strap wrench and extension bar to do it. It is not hard but need a little patience to position the strap on the filter.
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honestly, I've always done it with my hands
other than the very 1st oil change...I'd still like to take a plasma cutter to that damn robot
anyways, they've always been hand-tight. there is enough room in there for you to get a filter wrench...you just won't be comfortable
other than the very 1st oil change...I'd still like to take a plasma cutter to that damn robot
anyways, they've always been hand-tight. there is enough room in there for you to get a filter wrench...you just won't be comfortable
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I get it broke loose from the bottom using the pliers-type filter wrench. One twist and it comes off by hand.
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I get it from the bottom.
I have a wrench from J.C. Whitney that is made of spring steel. It looks like a small coil spring.
You slide it up on the filter and turn it counter clock wise and it clamps the filter and I use a 3/4 socket with an extention to get it off.
And just spin the new one on by hand.
Hope this helps
Russ
I have a wrench from J.C. Whitney that is made of spring steel. It looks like a small coil spring.
You slide it up on the filter and turn it counter clock wise and it clamps the filter and I use a 3/4 socket with an extention to get it off.
And just spin the new one on by hand.
Hope this helps
Russ
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