First Oil Change on Hybrid Maverick XLT -- my notes / tips

[BeardedK]

Put right over 3k on my Maverick since picking her up in mid January, and, with the smaller factory filter thought I'd go ahead and change it a little early. Procedure is straight forward, even with the bajillion T27 fasteners you need to remove to take the splash shield down. Threw on a Motorcraft FL910S and filled her up with 5.5 qts of Valvoline 0W-20. All in all pretty productive morning and even got to put my new DeWalt 3/8 socket set from Costco to work. Definitely didn't need it, but a great buy at $20 and takes up less space then my Husky that I kept behind the backseat.

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[A Dodge that drives Fords]

I'm curious with a hybrid how often do you really need to change the oil if you're doing a lot of City driving.

 

[BoboysTruck]

That's awesome. I did mine at 5,373 miles on 2/27. I also used OEM filter but I used Mobil1 just because it says ALSO FOR HYBRIDS.

 

[YOBY]

I'm curious with a hybrid how often do you really need to change the oil if you're doing a lot of City driving.

Internal combustion engines require oil changes at least once a year no matter how many miles you drive. Acids and other combustion byproducts contaminate the oil and start destroying the engine from the inside out.
Especially if the engine doesn't reach operating temperature by going to the local market.

 

[norwichnickwilson]

Put right over 3k on my Maverick since picking her up in mid January, and, with the smaller factory filter thought I'd go ahead and change it a little early. Procedure is straight forward, even with the bajillion T27 fasteners you need to remove to take the splash shield down. Threw on a Motorcraft FL910S and filled her up with 5.5 qts of Valvoline 0W-20. All in all pretty productive morning and even got to put my new DeWalt 3/8 socket set from Costco to work. Definitely didn't need it, but a great buy at $20 and takes up less space then my Husky that I kept behind the backseat.

Changed my oil at 3000 miles as well. It’s incredible how tight they put on that filter from the factory!!

 

[norwichnickwilson]

Internal combustion engines require oil changes at least once a year no matter how many miles you drive. Acids and other combustion byproducts contaminate the oil and start destroying the engine from the inside out.
Especially if the engine doesn't reach operating temperature by going to the local market.

Totally agree!

 

[tomahawk72]

Good work OP! I think I'll go the easy route and just get it done at the dealership lol. I'm close to 4k miles and plan on getting it done at 5k.

 

[dalola]

lol....I've never seen anyone draw a face on their oil filter before.

 

[BeardedK]

lol....I've never seen anyone draw a face on their oil filter before.

It makes me smile. And I’m pretty sure it adds 50HP and 20MPG

 

[19mustang65]

It depends on if theres eyebrows or a mustache. Your face probably only adds 8hp and 5mpg. Lacks true passion. Havent researched goaties or sideburns yet.

 

[agrofarm100]

Can the oil filter be removed from the top/ with hood up? Also is the dipstick tube straight into the engine? Meaning not curved.

I use an oil pump to remove the oil on several vehicles I have now. Just wondering if I could do the oil change from the topside.

I don't have my Maverick yet and haven't seen one with the hood up.

 

[BeardedK]

Can the oil filter be removed from the top/ with hood up? Also is the dipstick tube straight into the engine? Meaning not curved.

I use an oil pump to remove the oil on several vehicles I have now. Just wondering if I could do the oil change from the topside.

I don't have my Maverick yet and haven't seen one with the hood up.

No, you’re going to have to get under it to get the filter off. Even if you could somehow contort yourself to get it, the shield would just leave you a mess of oil to clean up. The transfer pump may work though. Not really sure as it seems like the dipstick kind of twists going in, so I’m not sure it’s a straight shot.

 

[agrofarm100]

Thank you

No, you’re going to have to get under it to get the filter off. Even if you could somehow contort yourself to get it, the shield would just leave you a mess of oil to clean up. The transfer pump may work though. Not really sure as it seems like the dipstick kind of twists going in, so I’m not sure it’s a straight shot.

 

[agrofarm100]

Thank you.

 

[BeardedK]

Thank you.

No worries!

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