Oil Filter
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Oil Filter
I've got a 2007 F150 STX 2WD with the 4.2L V6 - the oil filter looks like it hangs just above the steering rack. When I do my initial oil change, is oil going to drip all over the rack?
I used to see this all the time back in my lube-shop days. Honda was particularly bad about it, positioning the oil filter right above the exhaust. Is there anything I can do to prevent getting dirty oil on my nice clean parts? I was thinking about maybe making some kind of guard out of heavy duty aluminum foil, but if you have any better suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.
I used to see this all the time back in my lube-shop days. Honda was particularly bad about it, positioning the oil filter right above the exhaust. Is there anything I can do to prevent getting dirty oil on my nice clean parts? I was thinking about maybe making some kind of guard out of heavy duty aluminum foil, but if you have any better suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.
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From: Joplin MO
The first oil change is going to be tough - the factory filter is screwed on REAL tight and it will probably crush before you bust it loose anyway. You may want to let the dealer do the first one for you.
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Originally Posted by glc
The first oil change is going to be tough - the factory filter is screwed on REAL tight and it will probably crush before you bust it loose anyway. You may want to let the dealer do the first one for you.
If you've got the right tools, and patience, you can get it off... but if you are unsure, just take it to the dealer for the first time.
On my Dad's Compass, I got it off, and it was tightened WAY tighter than my F150 was... but I had the right tool, and I got it off.
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Originally Posted by JohnG6
I've got a 2007 F150 STX 2WD with the 4.2L V6 - the oil filter looks like it hangs just above the steering rack. When I do my initial oil change, is oil going to drip all over the rack?
I used to see this all the time back in my lube-shop days. Honda was particularly bad about it, positioning the oil filter right above the exhaust. Is there anything I can do to prevent getting dirty oil on my nice clean parts? I was thinking about maybe making some kind of guard out of heavy duty aluminum foil, but if you have any better suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.
I used to see this all the time back in my lube-shop days. Honda was particularly bad about it, positioning the oil filter right above the exhaust. Is there anything I can do to prevent getting dirty oil on my nice clean parts? I was thinking about maybe making some kind of guard out of heavy duty aluminum foil, but if you have any better suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.
Has anyone tried Lucas Motor Oil 5W20?
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So I guess they are all that tight when new? I got mine off when I changed oil the 1st time, but I did sort of crush it, it was pretty tight.
I've only used the Motorcraft 5W20 synthetic blend in the red containers for my three Fords.
I've only used the Motorcraft 5W20 synthetic blend in the red containers for my three Fords.
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id just take a sheet of thin gauge stainless steel and bend it to how you need it, that way it will last the life of the truck 
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Sounds like the new F-150's are just like the older body style I have when it comes to changing the oil filter. I've had two 4.2's now and it's always been a really fun task removing the oil filter and spinning it up quickly to avoid oil spilling. It is tricky with that cross member right there near the filter.
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From: Springfield, USA (DOH!)
Originally Posted by BlueOvalFitter
Use a Zip-Lock bag enclosed around the filter as you remove it! 
good call! i kind of do the same thing working on aircraft. using that sure helps out a lot.