SilverBack14
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- February 26, 2011
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- City, State
- MI
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Explorer Sport 4WD
I did my 1st oil change yesterday and have the following to report on the procedure.
I used Rhino Ramps to get the clearance required. This truck is much lower than my 04 Expedition.
The drain plug is obscured by the transmission cooling tube. Unscrews by hand with 3 thumb twist screws. Included in trailer tow option. Some people may forget to reinstall this piece and then need to crawl back under to do it because the truck was off the ramps. Not me though. OK, me.
The oil filter requires the smaller filter wrench. I was able to use both hands and remove it guerrilla style.
The oil filter is vertical and is best removed by punching a hole in the bottom, draining it and then removing it. Much neater.
Filled it up with FoMoCo 5W-20 syn blend & FL-500S filter. Found my filter here: http://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-FL..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1303639587&sr=1-1
I used Rhino Ramps to get the clearance required. This truck is much lower than my 04 Expedition.
The drain plug is obscured by the transmission cooling tube. Unscrews by hand with 3 thumb twist screws. Included in trailer tow option. Some people may forget to reinstall this piece and then need to crawl back under to do it because the truck was off the ramps. Not me though. OK, me.
The oil filter requires the smaller filter wrench. I was able to use both hands and remove it guerrilla style.
The oil filter is vertical and is best removed by punching a hole in the bottom, draining it and then removing it. Much neater.
Filled it up with FoMoCo 5W-20 syn blend & FL-500S filter. Found my filter here: http://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-FL..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1303639587&sr=1-1