🔧 Engine Oil & Oil Filter - Replacement

Changing the oil and filter on your F-150 keeps the 2.7L EcoBoost protected from heat and turbo wear. This service is straightforward, but the cartridge-style filter and underbody access need a few specific tools.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a level surface and set the parking brake before lifting the truck.
• Let the engine cool enough to avoid burns. Warm oil drains faster, but hot oil can burn skin.
• Use jack stands. Do not rely on a floor jack alone.
• Keep clear of the exhaust and oil pan; both can be hot after driving.
• Dispose of used oil and filter properly at a recycling center.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated for truck weight)
• Wheel chocks
• Drain pan
• 3/8-inch drive ratchet
• 3/8-inch drive torque wrench
• 36mm socket
• 15mm socket
• Short extension
• Oil filter cap wrench (specialty)
• Oil filter drain tool (specialty)
• Funnel
• Shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (SAE 5W-30 full synthetic) - Qty: 6 quarts
• Oil filter cartridge kit - Qty: 1
• Drain plug washer - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Shut the engine off and wait 10-15 minutes so oil drains back to the pan.
• Pop the hood and remove the oil fill cap to help the oil drain faster.
• If your truck has a lower splash shield, be ready to remove it for access.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and secure the truck

• Use a floor jack to lift the front of the truck at the proper lift point.
• Support it with jack stands placed at the frame.
• Chock the rear wheels so the truck cannot roll.

Step 2: Remove the lower shield if equipped

• Use a 15mm socket and ratchet to remove the shield fasteners.
• Set the shield and fasteners aside in a safe spot.

Step 3: Drain the engine oil

• Place the drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use a 15mm socket to remove the drain plug.
• Let the oil drain fully.
• Install a new drain plug washer on the plug.
• Reinstall the drain plug by hand first, then tighten with a torque wrench to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs).

Step 4: Remove the oil filter

• Move the drain pan under the oil filter housing.
• Use a 36mm socket or oil filter cap wrench to loosen the filter cap.
• Remove the filter cap and old cartridge filter together.
• Use the oil filter drain tool to let trapped oil drain from the housing.
• Remove the old O-rings from the cap.

Step 5: Install the new filter

• Install the new O-rings from the filter kit onto the cap.
• Lightly coat the new O-rings with clean engine oil.
• Install the new cartridge filter onto the cap.
• Thread the cap back in by hand to avoid cross-threading.
• Tighten with a torque wrench to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs).

Step 6: Reinstall shields and lower the truck

• Reinstall the lower shield if equipped using the 15mm socket.
• Lower the truck carefully off the jack stands.

Step 7: Fill with new oil

• Use a funnel and add 5.7 liters (6.0 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 full synthetic.
• Install the oil fill cap.
• Start the engine and let it run for 30-60 seconds.
• Shut the engine off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to settle.
• Check the dipstick and top off if needed.

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✅ After Repair

• Check under the truck for leaks at the drain plug and filter housing.
• Verify the oil level on the dipstick after a short wait.
• Reset the oil life monitor in the instrument cluster menu if it did not reset automatically.
• Recheck for leaks after a short test drive.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $90-$160 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $35-$70 (parts only)

You Save: $55-$90 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.7-1.0 hours.

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