You dont have to prefill the filter. Ford has a primer feature. Hold the brake a gas all the way down and hit the ignition and it will crank for like 10 seconds wothout starting. This primes the filter. Then you can start with oil pressure

Thanks. Great detail and straight to the point. Luv the extra tips. Speaking from knowledge and 35yrs of DIY auto care/maintenance… this is the best 2019-2021 Ford Ranger oil change vid. 👍

I took my ranger to get the oil changed and they told me they wouldn't do it because they had to remove the tire and panels. Thanks for sharing this so I know that they're full of it and now I can do it myself!

Thanks for the step by step oil change it helps. I got a 2021 Ranger.

This is a good video. I feel confident I can change my own oil. I will try it out this weekend. Thanks!

Right on bro! Helped me with changing oil on my 19 ranger the first time 👌🏻

Thank you. My 2020 Ranger’s warranty expires next month so I expect to be doing some DIY services now. Your video is very clear and helpful. Good job.

Thanks for showing us how to do this. Great video!

I have the same truck but 2021 model. Lift kit and oversized tires as well. Love the performance and style!!!

Just finished changing my oil. I laid under the truck for 15 minutes looking for the damn oil filter. At one point I thought maybe they didn't use one. Got the manual out and it said it had one so I came to KZfaq to find it. Crazy to have to go through the wheel well but it was actually really easy.

Removing the skid plate was some good information. Thanks

Thanks, Love my truck, came from a Jeep which I Loved but this Ranger is GREAT

I’m a 29 year old girl and your video showed me everything I needed to change the oil for my dad in his ranger. Thank you so much for making this!

Thanks for ur vids. Learned a lot. Ordered a 2022 so doing my due diligence.

Buy an FUMOTO valve and you won’t have to worry about a wrench for the drain plug or skid plat removal. You will need the small adapter which they sell. Then add 6” of tubing and done. No more skid plate removal or drain plug removal. Just flip a switch.

Love my '19 Ranger XLT FX4 . 18mos/14k mis. Used only SN+ full synthetic 5w30 motor oil. Motorcraft oil filters highly recommended! Phenomenal powertrainn & suspension.

Cool truck! Oil Life Meter!😆🤙

You actually DON'T need an oil filter wrench or pliers to remove the filter?? If that's true, I gotta confess, that's UNusual!!

Great video thanks. You mentioned you have 33s on your truck. what offset wheels do you have to fit that? I also have a 2 1/2 inch leveling lift

5,000 miles MAX! Not 1 more. That engine and turbo will be toast after 10,000. 25,000 is insane. I also run Amsoil signature series and a wicks filter. But I change it every 5000 miles. I still enjoyed your video and it does help people maintain their vehicle but 5000 miles is all you should go between oil changes no matter what oil and filter you are using.

Great video, does the Amsoil bottle comes with a papel seal on top?

Thank you. I was going to take my truck to the dealer but i don't trust it anymore. I tather do it my self.

You may need a oil filter wrench to get the filter off. I had all my oil changes done at the dealer till my "Free oil changes" ran out. My first oil change the filter would not move till I got a wrench.

would like to add tailgate light bar on my 2019 lariat ranger but hear its not easy because of blis system...any one done it yet?

Man I too have the same problem. The smell is so bad I could smell it when I am at idol at a light stop sign. The smell is also inside my cab even when I get out of my truck and turn it off and im walking away from like 5' away or more I could still smell it. I have a jlt catch can and I thought maybe that's the reason too but I don't see how or why that would cause it. I guess I have to take mine to the dealership also. This sucks, new truck!

Thank you for your channel. I just bought a 2020 XL. I’m concerned about the gas in oil. Keep us posted.

Very good demonstration. I’ll be doing mine after my next 5000 miles. Thanks

Where do you buy your wheel well liner? Mine is cracked in the middle.

I run Amsoil oil & filter as well, for the full 25 000 miles. I change the filter about halfway through the t oil life though.

I Have a 2019 ford ranger lariat , how far can you between oil changes

Did your lift void warranty and what kit did u use

Thanks

This is the first vehicle I've ever owned that when you look in the owners manual to reference an oil change, and it simply says, "Take it to your authorized Ford service center." What have we become? Thanks for the video!

i have a 2wd ranger ='( but its definitely looks bad ass!

great design ford make it hard to get to the oil filter

50k miles 2019 ford ranger xlt. Changed the oil every 3k miles. I drove as this is a mustang and the engine runs like new. I used the blend but now thinking going full synthetic since it is cheaper than the blend 😂

5’ 3” with short arms. Just get an extension and oil filter wrench and good to go.

I got the a 2020 magnetic grey color xlt with sport package! 2wd though i dont go offroading😂😂

dip stick should be fully seated when adding oil before checking?

12:06 No hood struts, no engine cover on my 2023 XLT.

Thought it had to be done in ten minutes? And other videos suggest changing the filter before draining the oil.

Have you done an oil analysis yet? I've been looking at rangers as a possible daily instead of a sedan. Any issus/problems about or with your ranger? Have you towed with it or primarily overland?

My god, are you a super man? How can you loosen the stock oil filter with your bare hand. My god!!!

did you get that blue towel from obsessed garage? lol

I'm trying to change the oil/filter on a 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat for the first time at around 5,000 miles. The oil filter seems immovable given the tightness and awkward angle of my arm/hand over the tire and through the wheel-well. Note that there is not a lift-kit on the truck. The space doesn't seem to be big enough for an oil wrench. Does anyone have suggestions to remove this filter?

lol@pre fill oil filter. ever heard of flood mode?

I refuse to drive more than 5,000 miles without changing my oil haha.

I’m about to use Amsoil for the first time despite having listened it is too expensive. Here’s what I’ve calculated for my 2021 Tacoma Pro. It takes 6.2 quarts. If I use the cheapest synthetic and filter it will cost me 31.41 per change. If I do this every 3k miles it will cost me $1,046 over 100k miles. If I use the Signature Series AND the Amsoil filter it will cost me $77.92 per change. If I do this every 5,000 miles it will cost me $1,558 over 100k miles- ONLY $513 more. If I drive 10k miles a year the Amsoil will cost me $51 more per year. I think I can handle $51 more a year EVEN IF Amsoil isn’t any better. If it is- the $51 extra each year is a bargain because it likely has saved me more than the extra $513 over the 10 year period. Obviously if I changed the interval to 15,000 miles it buys its way in BUT I wanted to show the most conservative approach. I hope this helps put things in to perspective.

You could have just used a funnel under the drain plug to save a lot of work taking off the skid plate 😅

Would be nice if changing your own oil saved you a few bucks but I literally spend more just on oil and filters than paying the mechanic $50 to do it. I found a sale and getting only 6 quarts I spent $51.72 sometimes I get coupons for $35 change from the mechanic down the street.

Remember to get all the fuel out of your oil WTG ford ;)

25k miles of use on naturally aspirated engines. 15k miles on turbo engines.

Hell no! 5k mis !

Your doing all that work for nothing. You don't need to pull the skid plate. You just need a 15mm gear wrench. A funnel like one man said would keep you from spilling the old oil while draining. You don't have to prefill your new oil filter either. That's just done on diesels because the filters are too big.

After watching this I realize my 2021 didnt come with plastic engine cover

You are supposed to remove and replace the oil filter due to the variable oil pump first in order to complete the change fast and not risk the oil pump losing prime. Multiple people and family members learned the hard way with engine replacement. (Doesn’t just affect the Ranger).

That’s an awful place to put the oil filter.

That's a horrible location for an oil filter.

Too much talking

It takes 5.7qts, not 6.2