changing oil on 3.2

Oxnard Ranger · 02-03-2009, 06:43 PM

Do I REALLY need to raise the engine to drain the oil or just to remove the pan on my 2001 XLT? It may be leaking

I know it has a drain but Haynes shows the pan being lowered???

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Gotta_gofast · 02-03-2009, 06:50 PM

...Do you mean 3.0L? I really don't think you will have to raise the engine or remove the pan to change the oil. I know my 3.0L has the plug in the very rear of the pan so I usually lift the front with a jack until the suspension extends. This usually gives a good angle to drain.

surffishin07 · 02-03-2009, 06:57 PM

are you tryin to change fluid in the engine or tranny its a little unclear because you use the term oil but this is in a tranny forum. if your changin the tranny fluid then yes drop the pan and change the filter while your at it if its the motor oil no just remove the oil drain plug. dont forget to inspect for metal grit in either just to show wear on internals.

Gotta_gofast · 02-03-2009, 07:03 PM

Oops, yes this is the tranny forum... Damn the "new Post" impulsive clicking...

It is true, unbolt the pan slowly as this generally makes a big mess.

02-03-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
Oxnard Ranger New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	changing oil on 3.2 Do I REALLY need to raise the engine to drain the oil or just to remove the pan on my 2001 XLT? It may be leaking I know it has a drain but Haynes shows the pan being lowered??? Oxnard Ranger
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Gotta_gofast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Year: 2006 Make: Ford Model: F250 FX4 Engine: 6.0L Powerstroke Class: 4x4 Used For: Droppin panties Posts: 1,467 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (1)	...Do you mean 3.0L? I really don't think you will have to raise the engine or remove the pan to change the oil. I know my 3.0L has the plug in the very rear of the pan so I usually lift the front with a jack until the suspension extends. This usually gives a good angle to drain. __________________ 2006 F250 Super Duty Fx4. 6.0L powerstroke ARP studs, EGR delete, 4" turbo-back, bullydog intake, SCT livewire TS with looney tunes... (sold) SUPERCHARGED 2005 Ford Ranger
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surffishin07 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockingham, North Carolina "The Rock" Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Super Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily Driver/Toy Posts: 141 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	are you tryin to change fluid in the engine or tranny its a little unclear because you use the term oil but this is in a tranny forum. if your changin the tranny fluid then yes drop the pan and change the filter while your at it if its the motor oil no just remove the oil drain plug. dont forget to inspect for metal grit in either just to show wear on internals. __________________ 1994 Ranger Super Cab XLT 4.0L with Eagle rims and 31/10.50/15 Wild Country FW's!! 1987 Zuki Samurai 1.3L 5spd soon to be a monster... Last edited by surffishin07; 02-03-2009 at 07:00 PM.
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Gotta_gofast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Year: 2006 Make: Ford Model: F250 FX4 Engine: 6.0L Powerstroke Class: 4x4 Used For: Droppin panties Posts: 1,467 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (1)	Oops, yes this is the tranny forum... Damn the "new Post" impulsive clicking... It is true, unbolt the pan slowly as this generally makes a big mess. __________________ 2006 F250 Super Duty Fx4. 6.0L powerstroke ARP studs, EGR delete, 4" turbo-back, bullydog intake, SCT livewire TS with looney tunes... (sold) SUPERCHARGED 2005 Ford Ranger
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