I see this video is 5 years old, but I just purchased a 2011 Fusion SEL. I've never worked on a car (it's a a NY thing we have the best transportation, so really don't need a car). Now I"m in my 60's and live in pacific northwest, so I cannot afford most mechanics. I am so grateful for this video, fantastic job bro. I am going to check your channel to see what else you teach. This is spot on perfect and good advise too. So from a total novice who is going to try and save some money and learn at same time, respect. This is perfect. Thank you again.
You might not be responding to replies anymore but I’m also planning to change my oil on my Ford Fusion. You feel like a dad teaching me how to do it lol. Thanks a ton for this! You are helping people everywhere!
The only thing I would do different is take a screw driver and poke a hole in the bottom of the oil filter to prevent your hand from getting oil soaked. I just bought the IDENTICAL car to yours. Thank you for showing me how to change the oil in my new baby. Dave in South Carolina.
This did help... I needed to know the placement of the bolts on the under plate and the size of the bolts. I have the same car. Thanks! Very helpful video.
Nice tutorial. I also drive a Fusion. Mine is a 2017 so I am still letting them do maintenance. I am sure many people will benefit from this video. It seems that everyone turns to the internet to learn how to do things these days.
Thanks man. I just bought a 2011 fusion and liked your video. Looks like changing the oil will take a little longer for me to do myself, but i won't be surprised by the plastic covers, thanks to your help and info.
great tutorial man. Im going to use this to chnage my oil for the first time on my own. Everything was done clearly and easy to follow. Even explained the screw sizes and amount of oil to use. i have the 2011 fusion also. Made everything really easy! Video deserves way more views
Hey thanks man, came in handy. I'm one to watch these almost every time so I dont have to search too much or guess socket sizes😅 exactly what I needed. Keep on keepin on✌
Thank you Your car is 4 Cylinder mine is 2011 too but 6 cylinder little bit different I don't have to open 2 covers they put the Drain & the filter under the filter cover
Thanks a lot man my girlfriend is on her way and says she needs her oil changed in about 20 minutes. I watched this three times...now it GO TIME BABY. Very helpful!
She still running? I have 292k on mine so far. Just changed the oil. My dipstick broke off tho so I was looking for oil capacity. I usually just eyeball it. 2011 Fusion SE Gray.
No! The drain plug is positioned so the oil properly drains when the car is jacked up. It might be a good idea to let it down when you refill the oil. Just be sure to never start the engine without oil. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
I also have a 2011 ford fusion. I have a leak. I have no idea where its coming from? whether its engine oil, or transmission, or the power steering. Do you know where the power steering pump is located? and how can I determine where the leak is coming from ?
great video when its cold out i would say change when engine is warm to hot to get everything out of the case and pan but wear some good gloves Thanks!!!!
Nice video mate, I recently bought a 2011 Ford Fusion and got my 1st oil change at a service station but I purchased the oil myself but as per the owners manual I wanted to add 5.3 quarts, standard sizes are a 5 quart and I asked them to use a bit from a 1 quart can, he went a little over maybe 5.35-5.4 quarts, is this harmful for the engine? Should I get a little drained out
Love when people post these kinda videos, this whole job takes half the time he took!!! Step one warm oil not hot drains faster, step 2 rear cover oil plug drain oil by time you get cover off for filter oil will be done draining, replace plug and cover then filter and cover. ROOKIE'S
6:14 That IS the damn drain plug bolt? WHAT THE HELL??? I have more experience than most kids my age, but mostly with older GM’s and my first car which was an Altima. But the fucking plug is sideways on this car?? What the fuck 😂 honestly I looked at it right away with doubt, but I should have just known. Because what the hell else is that bolt doing there 🤦🏻♂️ Three of my 9/32 screws were missing, and the only other screw that was holding that oil filter guard up was one of the 10mils from the guard next to this one. Plus my drain plug cover isn’t even there, and this is exactly why I love doing maintenance on used cars that have been purchased recently. Anyways, thanks for the help man, I appreciate it. Haven’t really worked on a car “this new” and I was scratching my head a bit over this one, as silly and basic as it is
I can NOT get the oil drain plug bolt loose. 15mm is too big, I tried using 13mm but just can't loosen the plug. Tried using a hammer to tap the socket wrench but am worried about stripping. Any tips?
If you're going to make a how to video then I suggest providing people with the most essential information like the size of the wrench you need for the oil plug. Come on man
I love the Fusion, but, what a useless design. Wasted plastic. I’ve never had an issue with any car’s oil components scraping the ground or being damaged. I know it looks clean, but, is so wasteful.
After adding the 5 quarts of new oil what was your oil level after you lowered the car? Or did you have to add oil after adding the 5 quarts? I ask because the oil change place charges me for 6 quarts of oil for my 2012 Fusion SE with the 4 cylinder engine w-auto transmission.