How To Change The Engine Oil In Your 1987-1991 Ford F-Series

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Steps:

  1. Gather five quarts of engine oil, a new oil filter, an oil drain pan, rags, a wrench or ratchet for the drain plug, and an optional oil treatment additive.
  2. Lay a piece of carpet or use a creeper under the truck to stay comfortable and keep tools within reach.
  3. Slide underneath and identify the oil filter on the side of the 460 engine and the drain plug in the oil pan.
  4. Position the drain pan so it will catch oil from both the plug and the filter.
  5. Loosen the drain plug with the wrench while holding the pan beneath the opening.
  6. Spin the plug out by hand and let the oil pour into the pan.
  7. Reposition the pan immediately if oil begins to miss.
  8. Let the warm oil flow until it slows to a steady drip.
  9. Changing the oil while the engine is warm helps flush dirt and contaminants from the pan.
  10. Clean the plug threads if needed and thread it back into the pan by hand.
  11. Snug the plug with the wrench; tight enough to seal but not so tight that the threads or gasket are damaged.
  12. Move the drain pan under the filter and turn the filter counter-clockwise to break it free.
  13. Use an oil filter wrench if the filter is too tight to turn by hand.
  14. Keep the filter mouth down so residual oil drains into the pan.
  15. Wipe the filter mounting pad and surrounding area with a clean rag to remove oil and debris.
  16. Dip a finger in fresh oil and coat the rubber gasket on the new filter with a thin film.
  17. Spin the filter onto the mount until the gasket contacts the pad.
  18. Hand-tighten the filter an additional two to three turns; firm but not as tight as possible.
  19. Wipe off any oil on the filter and chassis for a clean finish.
  20. Insert a funnel into the fill neck and pour the oil treatment additive in first.
  21. Adding the additive before the oil prevents accidental overfilling.
  22. The additive is thick; allow it time to drain or rinse the bottle with a small amount of engine oil and pour it in.
  23. Pour engine oil through the funnel until the dipstick reaches the full mark.
  24. Start the engine and idle until the oil pressure gauge shows normal pressure.
  25. Inspect the drain plug and filter area underneath for any signs of leakage.
  26. Stop the engine, wait a minute, and recheck the oil level, topping up if needed; the 460 used roughly six quarts including the additive.
  27. Pour the used oil into a sealed container and recycle it along with the old filter according to local regulations.
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