First Oil Change

[Farmer Fran]

Heading to do my first oil change. Will report back with my findings.

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[Farmer Fran]

Still going...

15 screws/bolts
2 Fender pins
2 push pins

Holy crap!

 

[Doug Watson]

I didn't find anything but a big headache getting to the oil filter without a flap. Took me some time to get the panel off and replaced some of the push pins with an easier type to remove next time. I can change the oil and filter on my Mach 1 several times by the time it took me on the 2024. Engineers got to love them.

 

[Aramis76]

When reinstalling the panel, I was using my electric ratchet and ended up breaking one of the screws (the head snapped off) so be careful.
I'll still drive them in and out with my electric ratchet but i'll do the final torque by hand.

 

[roadpilot]

It took me a grand total of an extra minute to minute and a half to spin off the screws and pull the few push pins to change my oil. Not really a big deal to me. Love my Dewalt cordless ratchet.

 

[Aramis76]

It took me a grand total of an extra minute to minute and a half to spin off the screws and pull the few push pins to change my oil. Not really a big deal to me. Love my Dewalt cordless ratchet.

I hear ya, I like to get comfy and take my time.
First oil change took a long time, but just because i was taking a look at everything while under there and trying not to make a mess...
Here's how to get comfy:

 

[Farmer Fran]

ok here is the run down

15 - 7mm bolts
2 - push fender plugs
2 - other push fender plugs
15mm drain plug
76mm oil filter socket on a 3/8 drive with a 3" extension
10 quarts WSS-M2C961-A1 oil
1- Motorcraft FL-500-S filter
Hold to reset oil life

It looked like a hose and the bracing was going to get hit when draining the filter so I used my sliding board to catch it.

WIll go faster next time that I know where all the bolts are for the cover.

 

[Farmer Fran]

I got one of these years ago. Not this exact one, but one like it, I used the tool to remove the plugs.

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOXEL-Retainer-Fastener-Terminal-Adhesive/dp/B085XSSR88/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3CXUBYGAFS8TX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D05lK-NC8_hZFgAi5MJvu5BnJAr8KUzCca_dtCaIbTn2bhKiVwxXVaeyapu195PeCkZN__iqXSqRhTUhn0IjSZP0l1VQbZWYyeKY14sHecFvJyLScQrL_FHRo7rm1KJd0gSa1GkFWWdgu-dV4cxI7K1pgewoG0HqxiP0KkXjsXxQ9A5Sz50c6IFHRzwBUgRSYhiZS14IHVKXLc8i8wzufjmops85RDquaDSRGGfEOn8.fcB12hu_TMoiE9eYl5oz0rdPrheV9WBZPa30_7Q7A3A&dib_tag=se&keywords=interior+trim+kit&qid=1721852974&sprefix=,aps,96&sr=8-3

 

[BrianJ77]

I hear ya, I like to get comfy and take my time.
First oil change took a long time, but just because i was taking a look at everything while under there and trying not to make a mess...
Here's how to get comfy:

Exactly what I want in my garage! Definitely need to invest in this. Side note: love that yellow splash!

 

[Aramis76]

Exactly what I want in my garage! Definitely need to invest in this. Side note: love that yellow splash!

Thanks!

Couldn't be happier with this lift. Had another model before and didn't like it. This one is great and very sturdy.

 

[ListedGuru]

Thanks!

Couldn't be happier with this lift. Had another model before and didn't like it. This one is great and very sturdy.

I'm curious about the lift as well. Which brand and model is it? I'm sure it's a little too rich for my blood but one can dream

 

[Aramis76]

I'm curious about the lift as well. Which brand and model is it? I'm sure it's a little too rich for my blood but one can dream

It's a Bendpak MD-6XP

 

[roadpilot]

It's a Bendpak MD-6XP

$3K for 48" max lift height @ 6K capacity? Not to shabby.

 

[Aramis76]

$3K for 48" max lift height @ 6K capacity? Not to shabby.

Yeah and it comes with truck adapters which will give you about 6 more inches

Plus i made wooden boxes so i can put the car up and drop the lift if i need to work in the middle (had to for the short shifter swap)

 

[ListedGuru]

$3K for 48" max lift height @ 6K capacity? Not to shabby.

@roadpilot if you want to buy the lift I'll come over and use it

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