Removing oil filter 2002 Edge 4.0
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Removing oil filter 2002 Edge 4.0
Hi all,
This afternoon I was looking into changing the oil in my new to me Ranger for the first time. I can see the filter but was wondering how you guys get at it? Can you get to it from just underneath or do you remove the passeger tire and splash shield? Any help appreciated as I have always done my own oil changes.
This afternoon I was looking into changing the oil in my new to me Ranger for the first time. I can see the filter but was wondering how you guys get at it? Can you get to it from just underneath or do you remove the passeger tire and splash shield? Any help appreciated as I have always done my own oil changes.
#5
Originally Posted by Trigger01
Sometimes you need one of the filter tools to get it off though.
Dont even waste your time with one of those "filter sockets". Get a big channel locks and crunch it in and twist. If a dealer or jiffy lube type place did it, Its gonna be on there really really tight, and those sockets wont work. I use the fram filters with the grit on the top so i can get them really tight by hand, and yet still get them off.
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Originally Posted by malydeen
Dont even waste your time with one of those "filter sockets". Get a big channel locks and crunch it in and twist. If a dealer or jiffy lube type place did it, Its gonna be on there really really tight, and those sockets wont work. I use the fram filters with the grit on the top so i can get them really tight by hand, and yet still get them off.
#7
yea.....use all the comments above mine. Those plier claw filter removers, big set of channel locks, those crappy socket things. They all work. For stuck filters, i use either those plier claw things, or I stab a phillips screwdriver through the filter and get it out.
when you put a new filter in it, just spend the extra dough, andget a K&N. They come with a nut welded to the bottom of the filter. Makes removal next time really easy. 1" socket on those. The filters only need to be 1/4 turn past where the rubber gasket meets the block. Hand tightend. Only sinched down. I hate those oil can henry/jiffy lube type places.
when you put a new filter in it, just spend the extra dough, andget a K&N. They come with a nut welded to the bottom of the filter. Makes removal next time really easy. 1" socket on those. The filters only need to be 1/4 turn past where the rubber gasket meets the block. Hand tightend. Only sinched down. I hate those oil can henry/jiffy lube type places.
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Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
fram filters are garbage, don't waste your money if you really love your truck.
do a search on it.
do a search on it.
I was going to mention the screw driver trick, but I had a feeling that some one would get there panties in a bunch and talk about how horrible that is so I didnt.
As for jiffylube they tighten them really really tight so they make sure they dont leak, because if they leak they can be liable for any damager to the engine.
#10
Originally Posted by malydeen
You sir can kiss my ***. I really dont care because I dont abuse my truck and oil gets changed every 1500ish miles. And over the past 20 years we have never had a problem using them on a vehicle, because there cheap doesnt mean there crap.
I was going to mention the screw driver trick, but I had a feeling that some one would get there panties in a bunch and talk about how horrible that is so I didnt.
As for jiffylube they tighten them really really tight so they make sure they dont leak, because if they leak they can be liable for any damager to the engine.
I was going to mention the screw driver trick, but I had a feeling that some one would get there panties in a bunch and talk about how horrible that is so I didnt.
As for jiffylube they tighten them really really tight so they make sure they dont leak, because if they leak they can be liable for any damager to the engine.
im sorry but do some research, fram oil filters are garbage.
theres no need to change your oil every 1500 miles, what a waste.
im sure alot of members on the forums will back me up.
motorcraft filters and oil every 4000miles, ive never had a problem.
#11
Originally Posted by malydeen
You sir can kiss my ***. I really dont care because I dont abuse my truck and oil gets changed every 1500ish miles. And over the past 20 years we have never had a problem using them on a vehicle, because there cheap doesnt mean there crap.
Motorcraft, pure one, wix, duesch (sp?) are all good in my *first hand experience in rebulding engines*.
Regards, Rich
#12
I have always used Napa Gold filters (Made by Wix) and Mobil 1. If you really want to read about oil and filters go to www.bobistheoilguy.com - you would be amazed at the info there. Believe me after finding that site, I quit using Fram filters! I have a nice pair of channel lock pliers courtesy of Lowes. They delivered a washing machine and about six months later I moved and when disconnecting the washer I found this pair of channel lock pliers they used when they hooked it up. Only thing I used when I changed the oil on my Blazer before I traded it on my Edge. Also use them to take filter of my wife's Corolla.
Thanks for all the replies!!
Thanks for all the replies!!
#14
I have always used Fram Tough gaurd TG2 Filters with the grip. Ive had 3 vehicles and used it in all of them and have never had a problem. We also used them in about 5 other vehicles. Plus its easy to reach your hand up and turn it off as long as you dont crank it on there. Plus trying to get a filter wrench on that size filter trying to get it tight for grip and burning the crap outta your hands off the exhaust is so not cool.
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#18
Originally Posted by sullys_ranger
I have always used Fram Tough gaurd TG2 Filters with the grip. Ive had 3 vehicles and used it in all of them and have never had a problem. We also used them in about 5 other vehicles. Plus its easy to reach your hand up and turn it off as long as you dont crank it on there. Plus trying to get a filter wrench on that size filter trying to get it tight for grip and burning the crap outta your hands off the exhaust is so not cool.
#20
Originally Posted by rangererv
i got mine from mac, they are pretty good.
cornwell and mac make a claw that works pretty sweet for the 4.0L
cornwell and mac make a claw that works pretty sweet for the 4.0L
gotta love where the filter is on the 2.3 Lima.
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Can always spend the money and get one of these.
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