Ford Escape: Engine / General Procedures - Engine Oil Draining and Filling
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Draining
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
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Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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Install the oil drain plug.
Torque:
21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
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Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Filling
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Install a new oil filter.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Install the underbody shield and fasteners.
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Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Refer to: Specifications (303-01C Engine, Specifications).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
Refer to: Valve Cover (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft bolt...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-465Tool, Camshaft Align TimingTKIT-1994-LMH/MH2TKIT-1994-FH/FMH/FLMH
303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW
Feeler Gauge
Removal
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...
Other information:
What Is Automatic Engine Stop
Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save
fuel.
How Does Automatic Engine Stop Work
Automatic engine stop turns the engine
off. The ignition also turns off in order to
save battery power...
Removal
Position the second row left seat back all the way
forward, then raise front of the rear load floor up and out of the way.
Raise the left front corner of the left load compartment floor support up and out of the way...