Engine Oil

Oil+Filter changes are an often neglected, greasy, lowly task, however they preserve & extend engine life. For any vehicle under warranty, it's best to use & record OEM spec Fluids+Filters+ServiceIntervals, so to not void that buyer protection. For a new vehicle\engine, changing fluids & filters after the first ~100miles & again at 1000miles is recommended to clear away particulate matter from BreakIn, then routine 5k~10k mile ServiceIntervals should be followed & adjusted for conditions. After factory warranties have expired, opinions & preferences do vary; for this V6~4.0L~SOHC Engine, warranty lapsed many Miles\Years ago & Oil+Filter+ServiceInterval are now as noted below, adjusted for duty, minor improvements & preferences.



Tools+Supplies Required

 * Wrench For 14mmDiam*1.5mmThrd*20mmLong*13~17mmHxHd DrainPlug: Ford# f6tz-6730-ba
 * Filter StrapWrench\OffOnly For TightSpace: GearStrap \ ModifiedStrap
 * WheelChocks, Jack, JackStands, ShopRags, AbsorbantLitter, ReCycleContainer, CatchPan
 * DrainWasher: Ford# f77z-6734-ab, Emergency Substitute 1/8"Slice Of 1/2"ID Fuel\Oil Hose
 * Filter 22mmDiam*1.5mmThrd: Ford#fL820s Swapped To K&N#hp2011 With 1"EasyOffHxHd
 * Oil 5qts: 5w30.Blended Swapped To 0w30.FullSyn Each Spring & 0w20.FullSyn Each Autumn
 * DrainValve 14mmDiam*1.5mmThrd Option To Ease Future OilChanges: Fumoto#f106n

Oil Change+Filter Procedure

 * Remove Oil FillCap
 * Remove DrainPlug; Allow Oil To Fully Drain
 * Clean+Inspect DrainPlugt+Washer
 * If DrainWasher Is Worn\Damaged, Emergency Substitute 1/8"Slice Of 1/2"ID Fuel\Oil Hose
 * Install DrainValve If Preferred, Otherwise ReInstall DrainPlug
 * HandStart Then WrenchTight Max19ftLb, Do NOT OverTighten
 * Remove Old Filter, Use OffOnlyWrench\Strap If Needed
 * Make Sure Old RubberSeal Comes Off With Old Filter
 * Wipe Down Filter Seat+Threads & Around DrainPlug With A Clean ShopRag
 * Wipe New Filter RubberSeal With Clean Oil
 * Install New Filter; HandStart+1HandTight+2Hand90deg, Do NOT Use OffOnlyWrench\Strap
 * Fill Engine With 5qts Of New Oil Then Replace FillCap
 * Start+Idle Engine 5min Then 30min CoolDown
 * Check DipStick & For Leaks; Tighten Filter+DrainPlug\Valve If Needed, Add Oil If Needed
 * After 1st Drive & 30min CoolDown Again Check DipStick & For Leaks

EngineColdStart Procedure
If V6~4.0L~SOHC Engine hasn't run for 12 hours or longer, this EngineColdStart routine is recommended for general PreLub of the Engine critical components & specificly to PrePressurize the TimingTensioners.
 * Turn Key To RUN Not START, Let InstrumentCluster Lamp+BuzzerTest Complete
 * Push+Hold GasPedal To Floor, InstrumentCluster OilPressureNeedle Should Be At Zero
 * Turn Key To START, Let Engine CRANK Without Starting Until OilPressureNeedle Moves Or ~10secs
 * Let Key SpringReturn To RUN, Engine CRANK Should Stop
 * Release GasPedal, Turn Key To START; When Engine STARTS, Let Key SpringReturn To RUN
 * OilPressureNeedle Should Quickly Rise+Hold At MidGage Position

Links To Related Info
Thanks go to the brave souls who've preceded me in similar adventures & freely shared their experience:
 * http://web.archive.org/web/20200615093203if_/https://www.mobil.com/en-US/Passenger-Vehicle-Lube/pds/GL-XX-Mobil-Super-Synthetic#page=0
 * http://web.archive.org/web/20200612024035if_/https://www.mobil.com/en-FI/Passenger-Vehicle-Lube/pds/GL-XX-Mobil-1-ESP-0W30#page=0
 * http://web.archive.org/web/20200612023537if_/https://www.mobil.com/en-US/Passenger-Vehicle-Lube/pds/GL-XX-Mobil-1-0W20#page=0
 * http://web.archive.org/web/20200615100510if_/https://www.citgomarketnet.com/MarketNetWebOther/Lubes/ProductInformation/PocketGuides/CITGOPocketGuide.pdf#page=2
 * http://web.archive.org/web/20200615100510if_/https://www.citgomarketnet.com/MarketNetWebOther/Lubes/ProductInformation/PocketGuides/CITGOPocketGuide.pdf#page=9
 * http://web.archive.org/web/20200611182313if_/http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/Products/Details?cid=70&pid=395#page=0
 * http://web.archive.org/web/20200611182247if_/http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/additionalinfo/Product%20Data%20Sheet%205W30%20Synthetic%20Blend.pdf#page=0
 * http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4398811/f150-oil-filter-comparo-supertech-v-bosch-v-ford
 * http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-to-submissions/25540-change-oil-4-0-sohc.html
 * https://youtu.be/UyAQw44sEgs?t=27 Oil Comparison Base\FullSyn
 * https://youtu.be/TWuKvnCq1js?t=22 Oil Comparison BrandTesting
 * https://youtu.be/amZ56sdR4H8?t=4 Oil Comparison AmsOil\SuperTech
 * http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=supertech+0w20&sp=CAI%253D
 * http://youtu.be/_feezhn9uks?t=0
 * http://youtu.be/CkYp_LxRwuk?t=10
 * http://youtu.be/2s-yje1uUTk?t=48
 * http://youtu.be/FzhisfasK8c?t=4
 * http://youtu.be/A4KENdKuc4A?t=217
 * http://youtu.be/s0TtJvUdMLQ?t=79
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20210304032614if_/https://help.fumotooildrainvalve.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002966182-List-of-Fumoto-Products Oil DrainValve Fumoto#f106n
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20211016065051if_/https://sporttrac.org/threads/oil-drain-valve.121347 Oil DrainValve Fumoto#f106n
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20210304032614if_/https://help.fumotooildrainvalve.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002966182-List-of-Fumoto-Products Oil DrainValve Fumoto#f106n
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20211016065051if_/https://sporttrac.org/threads/oil-drain-valve.121347 Oil DrainValve Fumoto#f106n