Changing Oil in a Ford Explorer

March 1st, 2024 by
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If you’re a proud owner of a new Ford Explorer near Waterloo, you may be wondering how to upkeep the SUV. One of the simplest, yet most effective ways is ensuring the Ford Explorer gets consistent oil changes near Columbia. What happens if you get the urge to go DIY and change the oil for yourself? Changing oil in a Ford Explorer can be learned in a few steps. Rely on the team at Sunset Ford Waterloo with this Ford Explorer oil change guide. 

 

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Ford Explorer Oil Change Guide: Step by Step

How do you go about changing oil in a Ford Explorer? To start, ensure you have the following tools: 

 

  • New oil
  • New oil filter
  • New oil filter gasket
  • A rubber mallet
  • Correctly sized wrenches
  • A jack
  • Wheel blocks

 

Ready? Follow the following steps in this Ford Explorer oil change guide below:

 

  • Life and Support the Front End: Lift the car’s front end with a jack. You will need enough room to slip underneath your car to drain the oil and change the filter.
  • Drain the Engine Oil: Under your car’s drain plug, put a basin. Remove the oil pan drain plug with a wrench or ratchet and let the oil drain completely into the basin. 
  • Change the Oil Filter: While the oil is draining, remove the oil filter in a counter-clockwise motion with the appropriate wrench. Wipe the gasket surface with a clean rag. Lubricate the gasket with fresh engine oil on the new oil filter. Turn it by hand until snug – don’t use a wrench! 
  • Install the Oil Pan Drain Plug: After the oil is drained completely, reinstall the drain plug in the oil pan. Tighten it with the torque wrench. 
  • Fill the Engine with Oil: Fill the Ford engine with clean synthetic SAE 5W-30 grade oil. Your vehicle’s manual will have further specifications on grade and capacity. Utilize the car’s dipstick to ensure the proper amount is filled.
  • Finish Your Oil Change: Lower the car jack down and run your Explorer’s engine for ten seconds. Shut the vehicle off, recheck the oil level, and make any further adjustments if needed. 

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