I always take the filter off and replace it from above on my 3.0 its alot easier then from the bottom

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2003 Ford ranger XLT 3.0L auto
6000k HIDs, step bars, airbox mod, blinker mod, 2 inch coil spring spacers, cb and pa speaker, custom console cover, honey comb edge grill, dual exhaust with 3" chrome tips, and alot more to add as soon as i get the money.

I hate that angled mount. I will be changing my oil tomorrow and I use the same oil and filter.

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i think ill be doing this this week...to save myself 5 bucks lol

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i thuink u should add list of type pf places that will recycle oil

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

that filter is a bitch if it wont come off easy and you have to go the old screw driver way, there is like no room

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THEN:2007 Ford Ranger XL, Pueblo Gold 3.0 Vulcan, 5 Speed, 2WD
NOW:2003 Ford Escape Limited 4X4 fully loaded... Needed something cheaper and easier to use in my life cause moving to go to college in a metro with my fiance...

I never knew that about keeping the cap on when draining the oil. i work at a garage and that's what we do. and Does it really matter?

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Why does it really matter?

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2007 Ford Ranger Sport
3.0L V6
4.10 Gears
Nothing but the best ( Stock Motor )

"If it's Fast and Cheap it isn't Reliable, If it's Cheap and Reliable it isn't Fast, If it's Fast and Reliable it isn't Cheap!" - Tony Ivo

Tractors is soooo dumb! Didncha' know they put the filter above the starter so the truck starts smoother. I just love that they but a funnel below the filter so you wont have to find one everytime you put oil in your truck. I tore that stupid funnel off and just cover the starter with a walmart bag. Damn thing was in my way!!!

how tight is that oil filter on can i take it off by hand or will i need a tool?

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SPECS
model: 2007 ford ranger XL
engine: v6 3.0L
tires: 235/75r15 wranglers RT/S
paint: DSG
trans: 2WD 5 speed automatic

Really depends on who put it on last, you can do it by hand but LasT time I had to stab mine with a screwdriver to get it twisted off

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

The dealer ship hopefully they didn't crank it to bad

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model: 2007 ford ranger XL
engine: v6 3.0L
tires: 235/75r15 wranglers RT/S
paint: DSG
trans: 2WD 5 speed automatic

if they did, they make wrenches specifically for oil filters, available at your chain auto shop

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or you can stab it with a screwdriver but be prepared or a mess underneath

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

Lol the screw driver sounds fun i have about 1000 miles before i have to change it

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SPECS
model: 2007 ford ranger XL
engine: v6 3.0L
tires: 235/75r15 wranglers RT/S
paint: DSG
trans: 2WD 5 speed automatic

Two things I would recommend when doing an oil and filter change. Always take the filter off first as this alows the oil in the internal passages to the filter to drain down into the oil pan. Then you can drain the oil from the pan and this way you get a little more of the dirty oil out of the engine. The other thing is to put at least some oil into the filter before putting it on as this allows the engine's bearing to get oil pressure sooner when you re-start the engine.

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89 Ranger 4x4, 2.9 , s/cab -- it's gone
99 Ranger 4x4, 4.0 OHV, s/cab, off road package, 4.10 ltd slip, auto trans, LT215/85R16 ATs, Myer 6.5 plow
2010 Ranger 4x4, 4.0 sohc, 3.73 open, auto, s/cab, P255/70R16 RTs summer, P245/75R16 ATs winter.

I believe the best way to remove oil filter is from wheel well between tire and fender!!! Just lift mud protector thing up with one hand and reach in with other hand to remove oil filter. Easy access at perfect angle too 

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The oil filter on the 3.0 is easy compared to my Dads 2000 5.4L Ford F-150 4X4. In fact, we always get our hand cut when changing the oil and filter on the F-150 and then change the oil and filter in the Ranger afterwards which is a piece of cake. Just get it from the top, thats how we do it.

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2003 Ford Ranger FX4: 4.0L V6 | Auto | 4.10s | 265/75R16 BFG AT KO2 | Ion Alloy 174 | Pioneer radio | Alpine Speakers| 06 tails | Thunderbolt turn signal mirrors | Kobalt Toolbox | 22" LED lightbar | Blackout headlights | Headache Rack | 140K miles. DWB!
Build Thread <-- Clicky
March 2015 TOTM

2016 Ford Fusion SE. 1.5L EcoBoost. 6-speed Auto. White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic. 18" 5 spoke black rims. Daily Driver.