🔧 Engine Oil and Oil Filter - Change

Changing the oil and filter on your F-150 is a routine service that helps protect the turbocharged engine from wear and heat. The cartridge-style filter is mounted on top of the engine, and the oil drain is underneath the oil pan.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Let the engine cool before starting. Hot oil can burn you.
• Support the truck with jack stands. Do not work under a truck held up only by a jack.
• Set the parking brake and chock the rear wheels.
• The oil filter housing area can be hot after driving.
• Do not overtighten the plastic oil filter cap.
• No battery disconnect is required for this service.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• 13mm socket
• 3/8-inch ratchet
• Torque wrench
• 27mm socket
• Oil filter wrench (specialty)
• Oil drain pan
• Funnel
• Gloves
• Safety glasses
• Rags or shop towels

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, Ford spec WSS-M2C946-A) - Qty: 6 quarts
• Oil filter - Qty: 1
• Oil drain plug gasket - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground.
• Set the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels.
• Warm the engine for 2-3 minutes only if the oil is very thick. Do not work with a hot engine.
• Have the new oil filter and drain plug gasket ready before you drain the oil.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and secure the truck

• Use the floor jack to lift the front of the truck.
• Place jack stands under the proper frame points and lower the truck onto them.
• Confirm the truck is stable before getting underneath it.

Step 2: Remove the oil fill cap and loosen the filter

• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap by hand.
• Use the 27mm socket and ratchet to loosen the oil filter housing cap on top of the engine.
• Remove the cap slowly so any oil trapped in the housing can drain back into the engine.
• Keep a rag under the cap.

Step 3: Drain the engine oil

• Place the oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use the 13mm socket and ratchet to remove the drain plug.
• Let the oil drain completely.
• Install a new drain plug gasket.
• Reinstall the drain plug and torque to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs).

Step 4: Replace the oil filter

• Remove the old filter element from the cap.
• Use the oil filter wrench if needed to separate the cap from the old filter housing.
• Install the new filter element onto the cap.
• Replace the O-ring seals on the cap with the new ones from the filter kit.
• Lightly oil the new O-rings with clean engine oil.
• Reinstall the filter cap and torque to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs).

Step 5: Refill the engine

• Lower the truck back to level ground.
• Use the funnel to add about 5.5 quarts of fresh engine oil first.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap.
• Start the engine and let it idle for 30-60 seconds.
• Shut the engine off and wait 5 minutes.
• Check the oil level with the dipstick and top off as needed.

Step 6: Check for leaks and finalize

• Inspect the drain plug and filter housing for leaks.
• Verify the oil level is at the full mark on the dipstick.
• Wipe away any spilled oil.
• Reset the oil life monitor in the instrument cluster if needed.

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✅ After Repair

• Start the engine and let it idle for a minute.
• Check underneath for leaks.
• Recheck the oil level after a short drive.
• Reset the oil change reminder/oil life monitor.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $120-$220 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $45-$85 (parts only)

You Save: $75-$135 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.8-1.0 hours.

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