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Plenty of info out there about how to do oil changes, this is some different info. Passing along a couple of my oil change tips - some just for the Maverick and some I've developed over the years.
First, specific to the Maverick EcoBoost - I have a 24 Lariat w/ 4k tow, but believe all will be the same. You can run the traditional FL1A size filter on the Maverick. No clearance issues with engine or under shield or anything other than a cooling hose, which is taken care of with the slight bend. The cooling hose is near the oil filter and is held in place to the engine with a stamped steel bracket. If you bend part of the bracket slightly toward the front of the truck with a pliers wrench or similar, it doesn't cause any clearance issues with the hose, but it does create more space for the bigger oil filter. It's easy to bend and doesn't take much movement, but gets you the extra clearance. I put arrows in my pictures where to bend. Essentially you want to make it about straight up and down vs. bent back toward the engine like it comes. If running a bigger filter for essentially the same cost isn't enough, the extra oil capacity is a nice bonus. Not only for extra oil itself, but with the FL1A sized filter, the oil capacity goes to exactly 6 quarts and reads right at the full mark on the dipstick. No more measuring and storing half quarts because 5.5 quarts is just plain annoying. I am running a Fram Synthetic Endurance filter in the pics, I happen to think it's the best filter on the market (basically a different color Royal Purple filter), but you can run a FL1A or any filter of that size, like a Wix 51515 or similar.
Now for generic tips I have picked up over the years and believe help with ease of oil changes and longevity. First, there are companies that make funnels that screw in place of oil fil caps vs. traditional funnels that just sit in the hold or maybe lean against things and stay in place if you are lucky. They are more expensive than traditional funnels, but to me - the ease of knowing I always have the exact funnel, it won't spill or slip or leak or anything that can happen with other funnels is worth it. They are sturdy enough you can even leave the oil container in the funnel if you like to get the last drop out of them. I've been using them for years on different vehicles. You can buy them in sets or individually, and I believe they are basically all the same. The one I got for my Maverick is made by MichaelPro and came from Amazon. It's a nice snug fit, and if you give it a chance, I think you'll like them for all of your vehicles.
https://www.amazon.com/MichaelPro-M...fix=michaelpro+mp009076,industrial,154&sr=1-1
My last tip, is for longevity. Also for years now, I have been running GoldPlug magnetic drain plugs in my vehicles, as well as FilterMags oil filter magnets on everything with canister style oil filters (including my Zero Turn mower). The GoldPlugs are surely enough by themselves. I like them because they are high quality, very strong magnets, made in USA (Montana), and the selection is good enough that you can get one that is the exact specs as the factory plug - so it uses the same wrench, etc. I find it pretty typical to get a gray film on the end of the magnet at each oil change - and that is stuff that would be floating around otherwise. The correct one for the Maverick is AP-04, and spare crush washers are SW-01. You can buy them from several places, but here is the official link:
https://goldplug.com/shop/ap04/
The FilterMags I have started using are OVERKILL for sure. But if you like overkill, these are the ticket. These are very powerful, large magnets, that are shaped to fit your oil filter. You can run a single or two of them if you have space (you do on the Maverick) and are willing to spend the extra money. Have seen filters cut open with these magnets and they clearly work. The nice thing about these vs. the drain plug, is you see a lot more of the oil crossing over the magnets vs. only what might be in range of the drain plug. They are pricey, but they can go with you when you change vehicles or be resold even -- more of an investment. For the Maverick stock sized filter, you would want the SS300 or SS300 pair. If you use the FL1A sized filter, you would want the SS365 or SS365 pair. They can be found elsewhere (cheaper), but linking to the official site for info:
https://www.shopfiltermag.com/product/ss-300/
https://www.shopfiltermag.com/product/ss-300-pair/
https://www.shopfiltermag.com/product/ss-365/
https://www.shopfiltermag.com/product/ss365-pair/
That's it for now. Feel free to share thoughts or anything that you might want to add. I realize these aren't for everyone, but some will appreciate it.
First, specific to the Maverick EcoBoost - I have a 24 Lariat w/ 4k tow, but believe all will be the same. You can run the traditional FL1A size filter on the Maverick. No clearance issues with engine or under shield or anything other than a cooling hose, which is taken care of with the slight bend. The cooling hose is near the oil filter and is held in place to the engine with a stamped steel bracket. If you bend part of the bracket slightly toward the front of the truck with a pliers wrench or similar, it doesn't cause any clearance issues with the hose, but it does create more space for the bigger oil filter. It's easy to bend and doesn't take much movement, but gets you the extra clearance. I put arrows in my pictures where to bend. Essentially you want to make it about straight up and down vs. bent back toward the engine like it comes. If running a bigger filter for essentially the same cost isn't enough, the extra oil capacity is a nice bonus. Not only for extra oil itself, but with the FL1A sized filter, the oil capacity goes to exactly 6 quarts and reads right at the full mark on the dipstick. No more measuring and storing half quarts because 5.5 quarts is just plain annoying. I am running a Fram Synthetic Endurance filter in the pics, I happen to think it's the best filter on the market (basically a different color Royal Purple filter), but you can run a FL1A or any filter of that size, like a Wix 51515 or similar.
Now for generic tips I have picked up over the years and believe help with ease of oil changes and longevity. First, there are companies that make funnels that screw in place of oil fil caps vs. traditional funnels that just sit in the hold or maybe lean against things and stay in place if you are lucky. They are more expensive than traditional funnels, but to me - the ease of knowing I always have the exact funnel, it won't spill or slip or leak or anything that can happen with other funnels is worth it. They are sturdy enough you can even leave the oil container in the funnel if you like to get the last drop out of them. I've been using them for years on different vehicles. You can buy them in sets or individually, and I believe they are basically all the same. The one I got for my Maverick is made by MichaelPro and came from Amazon. It's a nice snug fit, and if you give it a chance, I think you'll like them for all of your vehicles.
https://www.amazon.com/MichaelPro-M...fix=michaelpro+mp009076,industrial,154&sr=1-1
My last tip, is for longevity. Also for years now, I have been running GoldPlug magnetic drain plugs in my vehicles, as well as FilterMags oil filter magnets on everything with canister style oil filters (including my Zero Turn mower). The GoldPlugs are surely enough by themselves. I like them because they are high quality, very strong magnets, made in USA (Montana), and the selection is good enough that you can get one that is the exact specs as the factory plug - so it uses the same wrench, etc. I find it pretty typical to get a gray film on the end of the magnet at each oil change - and that is stuff that would be floating around otherwise. The correct one for the Maverick is AP-04, and spare crush washers are SW-01. You can buy them from several places, but here is the official link:
https://goldplug.com/shop/ap04/
The FilterMags I have started using are OVERKILL for sure. But if you like overkill, these are the ticket. These are very powerful, large magnets, that are shaped to fit your oil filter. You can run a single or two of them if you have space (you do on the Maverick) and are willing to spend the extra money. Have seen filters cut open with these magnets and they clearly work. The nice thing about these vs. the drain plug, is you see a lot more of the oil crossing over the magnets vs. only what might be in range of the drain plug. They are pricey, but they can go with you when you change vehicles or be resold even -- more of an investment. For the Maverick stock sized filter, you would want the SS300 or SS300 pair. If you use the FL1A sized filter, you would want the SS365 or SS365 pair. They can be found elsewhere (cheaper), but linking to the official site for info:
https://www.shopfiltermag.com/product/ss-300/
https://www.shopfiltermag.com/product/ss-300-pair/
https://www.shopfiltermag.com/product/ss-365/
https://www.shopfiltermag.com/product/ss365-pair/
That's it for now. Feel free to share thoughts or anything that you might want to add. I realize these aren't for everyone, but some will appreciate it.
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