GEN 2 OIL FILTER RELOCATION

[JohnyPython]

I don’t find it that bad to access the oil filter. Relocation is just one more layer to deal with, IMO. I’d rather spend the $ on bourbon.

 

[Edbert]

Just my opinion, but the problem is not difficulty, it is the invariable mess!

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

I've not done my first yet but after seeing you guys pics and such I'd be VERY interested in a relocation as long as it didn't cause issue. Yet another thing I miss about my old 2007 FJ Cruiser. Oil filter was inverted at the top drivers front of the head. Had a molded in cup that caught any spillage and had a barbed fitting under that you could put a piece of hose to drain into a bottle. That and a Fumoto = best oil changes EVER!

Tacoma pic but the same:

 

[SSWIM]

The 2.7 Eco Boost has the filter on top. That would be convenient.


Sam

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

find myself still not enthused about the potential mess from the filter.

 

[JohnyPython]

The 2.7 Eco Boost has the filter on top. That would be convenient.


Sam

I think plastic oil pan tho.

 

[isis]

the computer already drops the oil pressure randomly anyway.

watch it on an obd2 guage. stupid variable pressure computer-controlled pump will drop oil pressure below 20psi under constant throttle.

That’s at the sensor. If you’re under boost you might be getting some extra pressure from somewhere else under constant throttle.

 

[Pikser]

I use the Fram kit. Works great

 

[zombiekiller]

That’s at the sensor. If you’re under boost you might be getting some extra pressure from somewhere else under constant throttle.

you might, but you aren't.

The timing setup and the oiling design are the two major flaws with the ecoboost.

There are upgrades available for both, but they aren't exactly inexpensive.

If y'all hate where the filter is, you can spend about 6K and upgrade to a dry-sump system. ( yes, they can be had for an ecoboost)

 

[isis]

good to know. I was just guessing

 

[zombiekiller]

good to know. I was just guessing

the upgraded timing components are also 6K. essentially you can swap the entirety of the Ford GT timing componentry onto a raptor, but its all or nothing. ( i.e. you cant just use the Ford GT chain guides, you have to do the whole banana)