Fat Fusion Posted February 12, 2014 at 12:48 AM Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 at 12:48 AM Guys n Gals, Has anyone changed their oil yet? Not talking about using a credit card. I'm now at 10k miles and want to do my first change on this car. I'm sure it's pretty similar to any other car and since I've changed the oil almost 90 times in my truck I've got the general procedure down. I'm just wondering if anyone has tackled the job on their Energi yet. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted February 12, 2014 at 12:55 AM Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 at 12:55 AM (edited) Yes, I've done oil changes on each of mine - and when I did it on my 2013 hybrid I started a topic on it in the hybrid forum. The procedure is the same for the hybrid and Energi, except that I forgot to note in my original post over there (applies to both models) that when removing the fiberglass cover from the bottom of the engine to take a screwdriver and pop the two plastic retainers down and then you can pop them back into place when ready to put the cover back on. But I think someone also noted that in a follow-on post, and then the thread sat idle for a while and now appears to have come back to life about the 2013 models needing 5W-20 and the 2014 models now needing 0W-20. http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/5886-oil-change-info-for-2013-hybrid/ Edited February 12, 2014 at 12:56 AM by jeff_h mmmhmmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted February 12, 2014 at 01:38 AM Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 at 01:38 AM Thanks Jeff. I was concerned about where to put my floor jack. Your post reminds me I have two sets of ramps in the shed! The Boss 302 is too low to use ramps and the truck is fine to slide right under. I'll get it done this week sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted February 12, 2014 at 01:44 AM Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 at 01:44 AM (edited) Check the clearance carefully with the ramps in case your ramps are too high -- the ones I have are more low-profile like the below pic I found online, with ones like these the car clears OK but there's not a whole lot of extra clearance, but it doesn't make contact and that's the important thing. Edited February 12, 2014 at 01:45 AM by jeff_h mmmhmmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted February 12, 2014 at 01:53 AM Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 at 01:53 AM Good point. I have some wood 2x10 stepped ramps I made for the Boss that should do the trick. I just ordered a Fumoto Valve so I'll wait until that arrives to change the oil. Thanks again! jeff_h 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted February 18, 2014 at 12:16 AM Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 at 12:16 AM I couldn't wait for my Fumoto valve to arrive since the weather was about 70* with a nice breeze. :skateboard: As stated in the link provided by Jeff, you'll need a Torx T30 bit with ratchet for the 11 belly pan screws, a 15mm socket or wrench for the plug, and a flat head screwdriver for the 2 plastic retainers on the fiber board belly pan. I reused the plastic retainers. They're actually somewhat helpful to hold the belly pan in place as you start the 11 screws that hold it in place. I used 4.5 QTS of 0W-20 synthetic and the 910S filter. I'm glad I changed it at 10,000 miles even though my oil life monitor said 48%. The oil was darker than I would have expected it to be. I use the ICE quite a bit though. Here's some pics for all y'all stuck inside somewhere. My custom ramps I made for my Boss 302. Nice to leverage them into usage here. Pointing out the plug. Reminds me of a motorcycle how it goes in sideways. Not the cleanest oil I've ever seen. Here's a pic of the filter. Nice that it's easy to access. I neglected to poke a hole in the bottom first. Next time I will with my awl to keep oil from running everywhere. FusionEnergi, ChrisFra and mmmhmmmm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russael Posted February 18, 2014 at 01:58 AM Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 at 01:58 AM Wow. I'm used to reaching up in annoying areas for the oil filter on all the vehicles I've owned or worked on. Looks like that one will be a snap to change. When I do my oil change, I'll probably go with Mobil 1 extended performance, or I may hit the dealership to see if they have some sort of specialty oil that lasts 2 years. The Mobil 1 is good for 15k or 1 year, whichever comes first. I'm wondering if Motorcraft oil is certified to actually last 2 years, or if the engine is so tight and sealed that it just does. I know the Bugatti Veyron has a special oil designed just for that vehicle. Makes me wonder if Ford does too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmhmmmm Posted February 23, 2014 at 08:22 PM Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 at 08:22 PM Thanks for the detailed info Jeff! I changed mine this morning and it was a snap. :woot: jeff_h 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccofer Posted April 16, 2014 at 02:20 PM Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 at 02:20 PM Just got me Energi yesterday and was reading the manual last night - manual says 5w-20. Did I miss something about 0W-20 in colder climates? Also didn't see it speak to synthetic vs conventional. Prior car, G35, the manual recommended conventional oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeny Posted April 16, 2014 at 08:44 PM Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 at 08:44 PM (edited) The 2014 manual says (page 298): Engine oil (Footnotes 4, 5, 6, 7) 4.5 qt (4.3L)Motorcraft SAE 0W- WSS-M2C947-A20 or equivalent Footnote 7 :You can use 5W-20 oil if 0W-20 oil is not available. My engine oil caps says 5w-20 Edited April 16, 2014 at 08:45 PM by eeeny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted April 16, 2014 at 09:15 PM Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 at 09:15 PM Ashley has determined that the Owner's Manual is wrong.See this post in the Hybrid forum. http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/5886-oil-change-info-for-2013-hybrid/page-6?do=findComment&comment=75746 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadRock Posted June 7, 2014 at 02:02 AM Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 at 02:02 AM Finally changed my own oil, shot a quick video of how to remove the panel if anyone is curious of this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted February 27, 2016 at 03:51 PM Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 at 03:51 PM I've now changed my oil three times. First at 10k, then at 25k, then I watched the oil life monitor and changed it again at 45k. I drive a LOT on electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbort Posted February 28, 2016 at 05:33 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 at 05:33 PM (edited) The best time to change the oil is when the engine is hot. Since this is an EV car, many times its not so I wait until I have a trip somewhere using the engine and drop the oil when I get home while its still hot. This way it flows easier and carries more contaminents with it. I changed my oil once so far, the dealer did the first one free at 20k miles and I did the 2nd one myself at 40k miles and found that the dealer damaged the bottom engine cover taking it off and also didn't not put one of the screws back in (1 missing), bitch! -=>Raja. Edited February 28, 2016 at 05:34 PM by rbort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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