Oil & Filter Change - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

If necessary, remove the fill cap and add the proper amount and grade of oil to correct the level
5. Recheck the oil level and close the hood.
Use a multi−grade oil with API classification SG or better.
OIL & FILTER CHANGE
The engine oil and oil filter should be changed at the recommended intervals on the Maintenance
Chart. Though some manufacturer's have at times recommended changing the filter only at every other
oil change, we recommend that you always change the filter with the oil. The benefit of fresh oil is
quickly lost if the old filter is clogged and unable to do its job. Also, leaving the old filter in place leaves
a significant amount of dirty oil in the system.
The oil should be changed more frequently if the vehicle is being operated in a very dusty area. Before
draining the oil, make sure that the engine is at operating temperature. Hot oil will hold more impurities in
suspension and will flow better, allowing the removal of more oil and dirt.
It is usually a good idea to place your ignition key in the box or bag with the bottles of fresh engine oil.
In this way it will be VERY HARD to forget to refill the engine crankcase before you go to start the
engine.
1. Raise and support the vehicle safely on jackstands. Make sure the oil drain plug is at the lowest point
on the oil pan. If not, you may have to raise the vehicle slightly higher on one jackstand (side) than
the other.
2. Before you crawl under the car, take a look at where you will be working and gather all the necessary
tools: such as a few wrenches or a strip of sockets, the drain pan, a clean rag, and, if the oil filter is
more accessible from underneath the vehicle, you will also want to grab a bottle of oil, the new filter
and a filter wrench at this time.
The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause a number of skin disorders, including
cancer! You should make every effort to minimize you exposure to used engine oil. Protective gloves should
be worn when changing the oil. Wash your hands and any other exposed skin areas as soon as possible after
exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or waterless hand cleaner should be used.
3. Position the drain pan beneath the oil pan drain plug. Keep in mind that the fast flowing oil, which
will spill out as you pull the plug from the pan, will flow with enough force that it could miss the pan.
OIL & FILTER CHANGE
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