Ford Fiesta Oil Change How-To

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of changing the oil and filter on a 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta with a 1.6L engine without needing to jack up the vehicle. Regular oil changes are crucial for maintaining your car's engine health, and this guide will help you do it efficiently.

Step 1: Prepare the Vehicle

• Open the hood by locating the yellow latch and moving it towards the passenger side.
• Prop the hood open using the hood prop rod.

Step 2: Access the Oil Fill Cap

• Locate the oil fill cap on top of the engine and remove it.

Step 3: Drain the Old Oil

• Crawl under the vehicle to find the oil pan.
• Locate the drain plug, which is a 13mm bolt.
• Use a 13mm socket wrench to loosen and remove the drain plug, allowing the old oil to drain into an oil pan.
• Wait for the oil to drain completely.

Step 4: Replace the Oil Filter

• While the oil is draining, locate the oil filter. It's positioned near the oil pan.
• Unscrew the old oil filter by turning it counterclockwise. Expect some oil to spill out.
• Clean the area around the oil filter with a rag or paper towel to remove any old oil.
• Take the new Motorcraft FL910S oil filter, apply a bit of new oil to the gasket, and screw it on by hand until it's tight.

Step 5: Reinstall the Drain Plug

• Once all the oil has drained, clean the drain plug with a rag and reinstall it securely.

Step 6: Add New Oil

• Refer to your owner's manual to confirm the required oil volume (4.2 quarts with a filter change).
• Use a clean funnel to pour in approximately 4 quarts of Motorcraft 5W-20 synthetic blend oil.
• After adding oil, replace the oil fill cap.

Step 7: Start the Engine

• Start the car and let it run for a few moments. Check to ensure the oil pressure light turns off.
• Look under the vehicle to check for any leaks around the oil filter and drain plug.

Step 8: Check Oil Level

• After a few minutes, turn off the engine.
• Locate the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it.
• Pull it out to check the oil level. If necessary, add more oil until it reaches the correct level (4.2 quarts).

Step 9: Reset the Oil Change Light (if applicable)

• If your oil change light is on, turn the ignition to the "on" position without starting the engine.
• Press the brake and gas pedals simultaneously for 20 seconds until the oil change light turns off.
• Release the pedals, turn off the ignition, and start the engine again to verify the light is off.

Conclusion

You've successfully changed the oil and filter on your Ford Fiesta without jacking it up. Regular maintenance like this can extend the life of your vehicle and keep it running smoothly. Consider subscribing for more automotive tips and tutorials!