Hello:

new to forum, but like it. quick questions..when changing oil filter on my 07 F150 4.6L, and problem likely to be encountered such as very tight factor installed oil filter. What is the oil from the factor? synthetic, blend, etc.

Also, I know everyone has a motor oil preference, but any rec. on the one most prefer.

My AMC rig is a "Honcho"..hence the name...just easy to remember for me!

 

You might want to try the Advanced Search feature as this has been discussed many times, so you may not get many responses. You will see there are lots of personal preferences, but I don't think you can go wrong with the Ford recommended Motorcraft 5-20 Blend. It is important as well to use a filter that has the proper anti drain back tube, so I always use Motorcraft filters. It is important on these engines to use the correct weight, 5-20.

Welcome to the site.

 

One other thing, that factory installation of the filter can be a bear to get off. Some let the dealer do the first change just for that reason.

 

That's the BEST advice. You only save about 10 bucks doing it yourself anyway.

When you start doing it yourself, there are tons of opinions, but you cannot go wrong with Motorcraft 5W20 semi-synthetic (which is exactly what the factory put in) and a Motorcraft filter - both available at Walmart and chain parts stores. I personally use 5W20 Mobil 1 EP and a Mobil 1 filter, but I go for extended drain intervals and I prefer the slightly better quality of a full synthetic oil.

 

Another note, my dealer did the first change for free. Maybe yours does too.

 

Mine was not free but I received coupons for a special price. For two years I got the oil and filter changed for $15 and a rotation for $10. Thier regular price on the oil change is only $28. I can't mess with it myself at that price.

 

My local dealerships want $36.95.

I guess that's all on par with the higher prices of real estate and the cost of living in my area.

 

Nah - your local dealerships just don't want to advertise a low oil change price to try to get people in for routine service. I bought my truck used from a Lincoln-Mercury dealer and they gave me a certificate for "free" oil changes as long as I owned the truck - which actually turns out to be free OIL - it really would have cost me $6.95 for the filter and $2.50 disposal fee and $1.50 shop consumables............plus tax, you get the picture.........still cheaper than doing it myself.

 

But you don't live in Northern California. Here in San Francisco, burger flippers at the local In&Out start at $12.50 and most of them get about $15 or $16 an hour. Rent for a little apartment is $2,000 a month. My parking space is $400 a month. Gas is $3.89 a gallon. Milk is $4.85 a gallon. A Cable Car ride is $5. Pizza on the street is $4 a slice. Don't even ask what crack & wh*res cost.

The best deal on a "mom & pop" type service station oil change is $24.95, + disposal, tax, surcharge, and whatever else they can think of for up to 5 quarts on a 4 cylinder. That extra quart? Extra charge. Those extra cylinders in our trucks? Extra charge.

 

I wouldn't WANT to live there - and the high cost of living is only ONE reason......

 

lol wouldn't wanna live there either

 

My dealer charges just $25 for Motorcraft semi 5W-20 and filter, so I just get it done there.

BTW - Make sure to tell them not to overfill. A lot of those automatic oil pumping devices are a little off, and most of the time they go over 1/2 quart.

Better to have the oil between the lines than above it.

 

Go to the dealer for the first change, that filter can be a bear to remove the first time. If you want to change the oil yourself after that buy an oil filter wrench that fits the Motorcraft 820s filter, makes removing the filter a snap.

Due to the terrible placement of the filter its a messy job. Get your pan and plenty of shop towels around. I throw an old vinyl tablecloth under the whole thing.