Ford engineers have sick sense of humor. Oil change

[Jonesky]

Has anyone relocated the oil filter? I’m seriously considering this as this is the part of the oil change process that is most frustrating. I spend way too much time trying to get it out.

A shot in the dark here but if I turn the wheels as in a left turn and leave them there for the oil change it reduces the difficulty of getting at the filter for me. And makes it easier to get to the drain plug.

 

[GordoJay]

Has anyone relocated the oil filter? I’m seriously considering this as this is the part of the oil change process that is most frustrating. I spend way too much time trying to get it out.

Are you tightening beyond finger tight? I just reach up and take mine out.

 

[8250_RPM]

Are you tightening beyond finger tight? I just reach up and take mine out.

No, I just hand tighten the filter as usual. I couldn’t get a tool in there if I wanted to due to lack of space.

 

[8250_RPM]

A shot in the dark here but if I turn the wheels as in a left turn and leave them there for the oil change it reduces the difficulty of getting at the filter for me. And makes it easier to get to the drain plug.

I’ll certainly give it a shot. Thanks!

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Has anyone relocated the oil filter? I’m seriously considering this as this is the part of the oil change process that is most frustrating. I spend way too much time trying to get it out.

One of my "to dos" I never got around to cobbling together. I've had a couple vehicles where the oil filter was right on top and as easy to remove as the oil cap. Even though I don't find the Raptor oil change "hard" using a Fumoto valve, it could be a hell of a lot easier if I didn't have to deal with the OE filter location.