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JohnnyO
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- Joined
- Jan 6, 2002
- Messages
- 6,837
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State - Country
- PA - USA
- Vehicle Year
- 2020
- Vehicle
- Ford Ranger
- Drive
- 4WD
- Engine
- 2.3 EcoBoost
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Lift
- 1.5"
- Tire Size
- 265/70-17
- My credo
- "220, 221, whatever it takes."
My first Ranger was a '99 3.0. I would put the drain pan under the funnel and loosen the filter from the top. I never had an issue but you might want to look at K&N oil filters. They cost more but have a 3/4" nut welded on the bottom so it's easy to get a wrench on it.
