First of all, Great video quality! Much appreciated! I’ll be subscribing! Second of all, I like your humble honesty (wheel chocks, eye protection etc).
Thank you, Brian. You are the first video out of 5 that I checked, that explained the correct procedure for resetting OIL LIFE. The other people say hold the gas pedal and brake to the floor, which didn't do anything for my 2017 Escape with 1.5L engine.
I have a TIP for you, next time you want to pour the oil, try holding the oil bottle ( jug ) with the spout on top, i.e. 12:00 o'clock. This way it will let air in and oil will pour without slopping it all over.
Great video, I just wonder if the wheels chocks you used would do anything other than slide away. Those oil containers are made to be poured while on their side.
Awesome! When I first saw this video I was a little annoyed when I saw the filter all the way up in there and sideways! I was trying to locate mine from the hood side and only noticed something hanging straight down not sideways like this gentleman’s. That would explain why lol
The jack stand should positioned near the front of the car. They are safer than a hydraulic jack. Also. this video is not for all Ford escapes. There are 3 different engines on the 2018 model.
Hi. I'm not sure if this is your Escape, but I'll ask anyway. I am looking for a phone mount for my 2019 Escape. Do you have a good recommendation? Thanks, Eric
Cars have a jack inside. Can buy a jackstand and filter wrench pretty cheap. Likely save money by the 2nd oil change. But more importantly, you can trust it was done properly granted using the jack that comes with vehicles is a pain to crank and slow
Word of recommendation. Don’t use the old oil on the filter’s gasket. Use the new oil you just bought for the oil change. In the long run, it might not make much of a difference, but it’s more of a mindset. Why put dirty oil with possible metallic particles in it onto a piece of rubber that makes direct contact to a machine that vibrates?
It's funny how the under carriage shields are too flimsy to provide any real protection and they don't help with aero either because they only cover the engine not the whole car. Ford wont admit it but the shields real purpose is to catch engine oil leaks before they land on your driveway. I guess they gave up on building an engine that doesn't leak. LOL
I'm pretty sure that, as the name suggests, splash guards are meant to keep splashes from making a mess in the engine bay and keep it a bit cleaner. Unless they're made from metal, that's the only purpose they have, regardless of the car brand.
Hi Brian, I see you used 5w30 oil. Is it recommended by the dealer or the user manual? In my user manual 5w30 is recommeneded but all the dealerships recommend 5w20.
Really, _any_ oil will work. You can use 10W30, 0W30, etc. 5W30 I believe is what is recommended by the manual. The dealership in your area may prefer 5W20. Oil preference can depend heavily on the climate in your area. For example, in a hotter area, like Arizona, you may want a thicker oil since the heat will make it "thinner", vs. in a colder climate, say Alaska, you may want to start with a thinner oil since the cold will make it "thicker," if that makes sense. For all my cars, I've always stuck with either 10W30 or 5W20. Ultimately, your call. 5W30 vs. 5W20 won't have a huge difference.
@@BrianFischer Hi, Thanks a million. So it's not big deal then. I have been thinking about it a lot but now I stop worrying about it. (I thought I made a mistake using thinner oil.) Thanks again and thanks for the video.
Follow the manual. The manual even specifies what oil to use if you live in a very cold climate. If you live in a normal climate use 5W30 as specified.
Thanks for the great video. Can you let us know the point in the car that you set the jack in the center to support and lower the car. Been trying to figure out a good spot to support the weight.
It's technically not a jack point I don't believe, but if you move the splash guard off, you'll see a part of the frame that looks to be safe to put pressure on. Just be very careful with the contact points the jack is making.
I prefer to use ramps when I’m under the car. I have a 2017 escape and the ramps work great for an oil change. I use Jack stands for anything with the wheels or tires ofc. It’s nice to have both options at home.
What engineering idiot put the filter there??!! Just did my daughter in law Escape. Why I only buy Toyota/Subaru. Great vid but another reason I never buy found on road dead FORD
I'd recommend: 1. You slow down and read the onscreen instructions. 2. You get a full-size socket set, preferably in both SAE and Metric. 3. Get spell check. If you can't take a minute to read what I put on the screen, this job might be too complex for you. I'd hate for you to forget putting oil back in the car and then trying to run the car.
