Engine Oil Draining and Filling: Draining
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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NOTE: Use a shop towel when removing the oil filter housing to prevent oil from spilling on the engine or accessory components.
- Loosen the oil filter housing and allow the oil to drain out of the housing and down into the engine.
- Remove the oil filter housing and discard the oil filter element.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
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NOTE: The drain plug should be removed and installed by hand, do not use tools.
- Turn the oil drain plug by hand counterclockwise 120 degrees. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Pull the oil drain plug out of the oil pan.
- After the oil has drained, push the oil drain plug into the oil pan.
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NOTE: Overtightening will damage the oil drain plug and possibly the oil pan.
Turn the oil drain plug by hand clockwise 120 degrees.