JcrOffroad
Any particular ones of these recommended for the Mav?
That's exactly what i will do. too cold for now, in spring time when i am due for next oil change.
get you some good nitrite gloves.I think this what i will do most likely - cut hole about 5" so i can put my hand to screw it in oil filter. to unscrew it i can use a wrench with long extension. no physical disability - perhaps some mentalI just dont want to get dirty. i change oil on annual basis in fall for all equipment, bobcat, excavator, lawn etc. it is easy access for big equipment. it is different for ford where i have to unscrew 15 screws to access oil filter. Just not well designed routine maintenance access port for oil filter. i do change oil every 4-5 k. it is dirty job.
No i don't want to give my car to random kid to change an oil - i had bad experience. I lost skidplate on highway from cayene by letting porsch dealer to change my oil because some "kid" overtighten skid plate. it cost me $400 for new skidplate plus $140 dealers oil change. I am type of person that will avoid doctors and dealers if possible DIY.
I do not have a Mav yet, but as an aircraft Mech, this is certainly one option I will be doing to my Mav. I have always change my own oil since I was 16 LOL.
With a cordless drill driver or impact driver each bolt comes out in 2 seconds. 2 seconds x 15 fasteners........
People are really overthinking this "issue" with the cover. Unless you're under the truck every other day, unscrewing the cover and putting it back on are not a big deal whatsoever
Did you call them? Will they make a Maverick skid plate?
The filter for my Explorer ST is on top; It's a replaceable element not screw on type.I wish Ford would locate the oil filter up top, like Subaru does. It's so easy to change right there under the hood, next to the filler. And when the engine's off, the oil drains out of it. No filter mess.
I emailed them and they weren't very interested it seems. Maybe if more people inquire it would help. See below:
