🔧 Fusion - Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change

This job drains old engine oil, replaces the oil filter, and refills with fresh oil so your engine stays protected and clean. On your Fusion, the oil filter is a spin-on canister and the drain plug is on the bottom of the oil pan.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.8-1.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Work on level ground and support the car with jack stands (never rely on the jack alone).
• ⚠️ Let the engine cool 20-30 minutes; hot oil can burn you.
• ⚠️ Keep hands/tools away from any orange hybrid cables; you do not need to disable the hybrid system for an oil change.
• ⚠️ Wear nitrile gloves and safety glasses to avoid oil in eyes/skin.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 2-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 2-ton minimum, pair)
• Wheel chocks
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Drain pan (at least 8-quart/8-liter)
• 15mm socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• Torque wrench (10-50 Nm range)
• Oil filter wrench (cap or strap type)
• Funnel
• 7mm socket
• Flat trim clip tool
• Shop towels

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (0W-20 full synthetic) - Qty: 5 quarts
• Oil filter - Qty: 1
• Oil drain plug gasket (crush washer) - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, shift to P, and set the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels using wheel chocks.
• Warm oil drains faster. If the engine is cold, idle 2-3 minutes, then shut it off.
• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap (this helps oil drain smoothly).

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift and support the front of the car

• Use a floor jack (rated 2-ton minimum) at the front jacking point and raise the front.
• Place jack stands (rated 2-ton minimum, pair) under the proper support points and lower the car onto them.
• Give the car a gentle shake to confirm it’s stable before going underneath.

Step 2: Remove the lower splash shield (if equipped)

• Place the drain pan (at least 8-quart/8-liter) under the engine area.
• Use a 7mm socket and 3/8" drive ratchet to remove the small screws holding the access panel/splash shield.
• Use a flat trim clip tool to pop out any push clips (a clip tool is a small pry tool that removes plastic fasteners without breaking them).
• Set the screws/clips aside so nothing gets lost.

Step 3: Drain the old oil

• Locate the oil pan drain plug at the bottom of the oil pan.
• Use a 15mm socket and 3/8" drive ratchet to loosen the drain plug.
• Finish removing the plug by hand and pull it away quickly so oil drains into the drain pan.
• Let it drain until it slows to an occasional drip (usually 5-10 minutes).

Step 4: Reinstall the drain plug with a new gasket

• Wipe the drain plug and oil pan sealing surface using shop towels.
• Install a new oil drain plug gasket (crush washer) on the plug.
• Thread the drain plug in by hand first (prevents cross-threading).
• Tighten using a torque wrench (10-50 Nm range) and 15mm socket: Torque to 28 Nm (21 ft-lbs).

Step 5: Remove the old oil filter

• Move the drain pan under the oil filter area (oil will spill when the filter comes off).
• Use an oil filter wrench (cap or strap type) to loosen the filter, then spin it off by hand.
• Make sure the old rubber gasket came off with the old filter (a stuck gasket can cause a leak).

Step 6: Install the new oil filter

• Use a clean finger (with nitrile gloves) to lightly oil the new filter’s rubber gasket with fresh oil.
• Spin the new filter on by hand until the gasket touches the engine, then tighten 3/4 turn by hand.
• Hand-tight is usually correct. Over-tightening can cause leaks or make removal very hard.

Step 7: Reinstall the splash shield

• Reposition the splash shield/access panel.
• Reinstall screws using a 7mm socket and 3/8" drive ratchet.
• Reinstall push clips using the flat trim clip tool.

Step 8: Refill with new oil

• Lower the car off the jack stands using the floor jack.
• Insert a funnel into the oil fill hole.
• Pour in 0W-20 full synthetic (start with 4.0 quarts).
• Reinstall the oil fill cap.
• Start the engine and let it run 30-60 seconds, then shut it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to settle.
• Check the dipstick, then top off gradually to the full mark (most end up around 4.0-4.5 quarts total, depending on drain time).

Step 9: Reset the oil life monitor

• Turn the ignition to ON (engine off).
• Use the steering wheel buttons to navigate the instrument cluster menu: Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life Reset.
• Select reset and confirm until it shows 100%.

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✅ After Repair

• With the engine running, look underneath for leaks at the drain plug and oil filter.
• Recheck the dipstick after a short 5-10 minute drive and top off if needed.
• Dispose of used oil and the old filter at a recycling center/parts store—do not dump oil on the ground.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: ₹3,500-₹6,000 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: ₹2,000-₹3,500 (parts only)

You Save: ₹1,500-₹2,500 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run ₹800-₹1,500/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.8-1.2 hours.

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Assumption: This procedure assumes the common spin-on oil filter setup used on the Fusion hybrid and an undertray with a small service access panel.