The oil filter - hard to access

[Tobstertx3]

That's one of the better features of FordPass!
It allows you to upload image files of the receipts and even makes the entire service history of the truck down-loadable for the next owner.
Really cool that Ford has "self service" as an available choice in the drop down list.
Here's how it looks in FordPass:

And how it looks in the cloud when you login with your Ford credentials

I was not aware of this and as I’m changing my oil myself now, it is great to be able to add this info. Thank you.

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[Snakebitten]

My pleasure.
My uploaded receipts are images of the actual receipt and the odometer. I figure that should hold up in a dispute?

It's pretty cool that the evidence is hosted in Ford's cloud.

 

[air2mag]

Ford takes a lot of heat on this site, mostly warranted, but they evolved quite a bit in the last 10 years. This is one example.

 

[Badhabit]

I gave this message a 'Like', I would give you two if I could.
Can't agree with this statement more - "can afford the extra $25": people spend north of sixty thousand dollars on a truck and additional few thousands on "upgrades" but will chose to swim in a pool of oil just to say they change their own oil. I'll never understand that.

To add another reason other than to save "the extra $25"...... time and convenience. It's much more convenient to spend 15 minutes in my garage than it is for me and my wife to both drive 15 minutes to the dealer, drop the vehicle off, drive 15 minutes back home, and then drive back 3-5 hours later when they call. You could just wait for them to finish it but it's always 1.5-2 hours minimum.

 

[sbi]

To add another reason other than to save "the extra $25"...... time and convenience. It's much more convenient to spend 15 minutes in my garage than it is for me and my wife to both drive 15 minutes to the dealer, drop the vehicle off, drive 15 minutes back home, and then drive back 3-5 hours later when they call. You could just wait for them to finish it but it's always 1.5-2 hours minimum.

I agree on that.
Don't get me wrong - I would have no problem change my own oil if the truck had a better filter location design and there were no obstructions for the oil to drain forcing me to spend time after that to clean up.

 

[Snakebitten]

Fumoto valve.
No mess at all.

Admittedly I have a large catch pan for the oil filter removal so I have both potential flow paths covered.

 

[Pedaldude]

...a better filter location design and there were no obstructions for the oil to drain forcing me to spend time after that to clean up.

When I was researching the 5.0, I ran across someone on the other forum that had shown how to cut up a water jug so that the oil wouldn’t splooge all over the crossmember when you took the plastic oil drain plug out of the plastic oil pan.

Can’t seem to find it now but you get the idea:

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that the HDPP gets a proper steel pan and drain plug in a more convenient location.

I didn’t worry too much about the filter, since I changed the oil in the street and the geniuses in my city changed from concrete to asphalt years ago and a few drips of hot engine oil is like moisturizing cream to the cracked ugly black tar and Ford’s barely painted frame can use the extra rust proofing.

It’s too bad the oil doesn’t drain onto the rear axle...

 

[Dave541]

Does anyone use oil filters that are not Motorcraft? Just curious, because most guys have oil brands they prefer. Thanks.

 

[Snakebitten]

I have used an Amsoil filter a couple of times on an Ecoboost, and it appeared to have as good an anti-drain back flap as the Motorcraft. But usually I use Motorcraft because they are easy to acquire and the anti-drain back on them is reported as good.
I believe Purolator currently makes the Motorcraft. So....... There's that.

 

[Bryan Simon]

9mm vs. .45

Ooops. Wrong forum.

got a .45/410 (Judge) and a 9

more accurate with the 9, but the Judge is more fun to play with (not to mention a bit pricey as well)

 

[oncechance]

got a .45/410 (Judge) and a 9

more accurate with the 9, but the Judge is more fun to play with (not to mention a bit pricey as well)

.44 mag Redhawk. Just to get the job done.

 

[Kodiak]

Fumoto valve.
No mess at all.

Admittedly I have a large catch pan for the oil filter removal so I have both potential flow paths covered.

Fumoto with the nipple so you can add a hose and the Valvomax set up is another option if Fumoto is not your thing.

Oil filter drippage may be the only issue you have to clean up.

 

[Mosey]

Fumoto with the nipple so you can add a hose and the Valvomax set up is another option if Fumoto is not your thing.

Oil filter drippage may be the only issue you have to clean up.

I have always used Valvomax-like valves but the one I have for the PB drains very slow. I am going to give the fumoto a try. I have always hesitated getting a fumoto given how easy it is to open. I know it has a locking “thing” but I will add a zip tie for insurance.

 

[Kodiak]

I have always used Valvomax-like valves but the one I have for the PB drains very slow. I am going to give the fumoto a try. I have always hesitated getting a fumoto given how easy it is to open. I know it has a locking “thing” but I will add a zip tie for insurance.

In one of the Valvomax vids I saw the guy said to make sure you open the oil filler opening on the top of the engine. That allows air to get in so it drains faster.

 

[Mosey]

That is correct and something I do. You could also pull the dip stick out a little.

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