2007 Ford Ranger + Mazda BT50 Service | Oil Change, Fuel Filter & Air Filter Replacement

[@cologne2792]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I changed my fuel filter in 10 minutes this afternoon due to your clear explanation and comprehensive straightforwardness. Brilliant stuff, thanks.

[@shwan44]

This video has been a massive help with my own servicing as there isn’t too much content with the PJ/PK series online. Keep up the great content mate! A video on replacing your drive belts would also be sick!

[@explorebound]

Glad to hear the video was helpful, and thanks for the suggestion for a belts vid! 🙂

[@michaeleldridge9794]

Great video and very well recorded, much clearer than other oil change videos. There is a little-known trick when removing the oil filter on the 3.0L engine on the PK, maybe the PJ as well. There is a removable plastic panel inside the left-hand wheel arch, above the suspension, that allows easier access to the filter. Also, there are rumors that there is a ten minute time limit to change the oil before the oil pump drains out. This is a problem with the 2.2L & 3.2L in the PX model, the WE-C engine has a gear pump and will self prime. Also also, I understand that it is advisable to clean MAF sensor each time the air filter is cleaned or replaced. Supercheap have MAF sensor cleaning spray.

[@johanswart8116]

As i understand there is a rubber flap you move away in your left wheel arch then you can use the thing you showed to loosen it and easy access to oil filter.

[@ThaddeusKnight]

Bought an 07 PJ today, I'm SO happy that your videos exist. Watched a couple so far and im floored that a reoce about this secific make and model exists exists as it does tbh. Along with the great info, the fact that you get suburb demonstration shots and angles (and actually attempt to frame specific shots prperl, rather than just try and do everythign one handed while filimg with a potato lol), know how to pace the video and edit nicely, your channel seems like it is going to be such an amazing resource. Def Subbed.

[@explorebound]

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback and glad you found the channel! 🙂

[@shaunb_123]

Will be doing mine soon, thanks for this video, good clear instructions.

[@buhrsofficial]

thanks heaps bro i appreciate your positivity and energy you've made a great video keep it up we need more mechanics like you!

[@buhrsofficial]

any chance you could do a rundown of the steering components on these vehicles?

[@macharsman5905]

A fantastic help in servicing my UK spec 2010 Ranger. Cheers, Pal!

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Cheers Bro. Awesome vid. Very helpful. and Really well put together. Real easy to follow and well explained. Thanks Man.

[@SuperUltraJesse]

Great video mate. Will be servicing my bt50 later today

[@loxyq023]

Awesome video mate. Gotta do an oil change on my mrs 09’ UN BT-50 today, and this was very informative, especially with the oil filter. Thanks again bud.

[@explorebound]

No worries mate, glad it helped!

[@haady8456]

mate you are amazing.... thank you so much

[@TheTCB4]

Great video legend! Keen to give this a go on my own ranger soon. Your video editing makes it super clear! Very helpful, thanks!

[@explorebound]

Thanks Thomas!! Glad the video was useful 🙂

[@luhtasaari]

The fuel filter part was very helpful

[@pp-bs5qz]

Large slurpee cup from 7eleven fits snug in that fuel filter housing to catch your diesel while changing over the filter,

[@jackturtle131]

So simple if you know how, Never done it myself to our 2008 model what we had many moons ago I must say.

[@NAGoodness]

I'll be honest, I've never replaced a sump plug without the mandatory "what f**king knuckle dragger did this???" 😂 Pretty much spot on for all basic servicing! Only things I'd add (as a mechanic myself); I always wipe down the filter surface to make sure its clean of contaminates (including the old seal 😂 it'll only happen to you once!!) And when I do the fuel filter I under the two bolts, unplug the wire, remove the hoses and take the whole thing over to the vice. Bit easier to change (with a drain bowl) and if the filter is old and stuck you can use your filter tool or multigrips much easier to replace it. Oh yeah, and always double check your sump plug!! No such thing as checking top many times 😂 Good work as always! 🤙

[@jasper287]

Has some one forgot to tighten their sump plug heh heh

[@NAGoodness]

In 15 years I've only done it once. But heard too many stories and don't want to lose my job! 😂

[@explorebound]

Thanks mate! Excellent points and glad to hear a mechanic say that everything covered looks spot on 😀👍

[@aeromech8563]

Awesome channel dude, just about to embark on a 3000k trip in my 2011 BT-50 👌

[@explorebound]

Good luck with the trip mate! 🍻

[@prussiaaero1802]

Forget the sump plug, fit a Fumoto oil drain valve! Also, clean the MAP sensor regularly. MAP, in the intake manifold. It’s easy to get out.

[@TheHonourableChristian]

Great content! Thanks a lot guys

[@mordeth1964]

Also, I own a PK and I've never needed to remove the front section of the plate to access the oil filter or sump plug.

[@pp-bs5qz]

I put a bit of duct tape under the sump plug down over the cross member which saves the oil going all over it and makes for a cleaner job.

[@lukehutchinson6754]

Nice run through Daniel. One thing I would add is to clean the MAF sensor as you took the cable out. Does wonders and is easy as the filters, just make sure to get the cleaner can. Unlucky on losing the drip tray but if it was left in the sun would be better off replacing, I started an oil change to see a crack up the side of the tray and oil going everywhere, luckily the boy was in the backyard and handed me a backup bucket. 🤣🍻

[@explorebound]

Good advice there Luke, thanks! Fair point about the drip tray too, while it wasn’t in the sun it was quite old so a prime candidate for a crack or two 😅

[@MaxCooperWCIDP]

Awesome video, thanks heaps! Any ideas for stubborn sump plugs? Tried a bolt extractor but won't budge 😬

[@odddraken3929]

Thanks big bro

[@leviharris900]

Great vid 👍

[@luxy1265]

Can you do a vidoe on your canpoy on how to have it stay on your tray with out bots or nuts

[@explorebound]

Hi Tyson, the canopy is attached to the tray using the included clamps that came with the package - they’ve been working well for the past few years 🙂

[@MaxCooperWCIDP]

Any tips on stuck sump plugs? 😬

[@mordeth1964]

Those bash plate bolts were obviously way overtight, they only need to be nipped up. You could mitigate this by fitting a larger flat washer and then a spring washer.

[@A-Salt-Life]

In one of your vidoes, I may have seen an ODB2 Attachment on your dash that provides live information. I may be wrong about the channel. However, if it were you could you provide me more details about that device. I was just handed a Ford Ranger XLT 2007, and want to start doing some work on it. Viewing from the Caribbean.

[@outdoors5352]

If you can, use a torque wrench to tighten the sump plug back up to the factory setting. Too many dealer grease monkeys hang off the end of the socket and over tighten them. The same goes for wheel nuts.

[@TomyTucker]

Do you know the Specs? I can't find them anywhere

[@outdoors5352]

@@TomyTucker They'd be in the vehicle handbook 👍

[@TomyTucker]

@@outdoors5352 Every handbook ive read doesn't have them

[@outdoors5352]

@@TomyTucker Call a Ford dealer. They will have the specs. If they don't, then they are not doing a proper job.

[@masterofstyles5000]

Is this the same for the ranger 2.5l turbo diesel

[@justinvh7661]

If you pull the air box off its a lot easier to get to the oil filter

[@jameskenny6257]

Awesome video mate, considering I’ve just bought a pj ranger recently, I’m loving all the ranger content 🤙 Would you happen to know if the pj has a smart alternator or can I use a regular dual battery setup? Also, do you find the snorkel has increased your airflow? Cheers brother

[@outdoors5352]

I very much doubt it would have a smart alternator. Check the RedArc website, they have a page that you can put your vehicle details in and it will tell you.

[@explorebound]

Hi James, glad you’re finding the Ranger videos are useful! Regarding alternator, these models don’t have smart alternators, they came in for the PX models - I actually documented the install of my under bonnet 2nd battery using a basic isolator if you’re interested 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJa4fWhmZ7uqjKc My snorkel has been on since I bought the car but would definitely provide a small flow improvement over standard

[@jameskenny6257]

Cheers fellas, keen to see many more vids from this channel 👌

[@hamishjames665]

Hey mate got a question to ask

[@ryan543213]

Looks like you may need a new UHF antenna soon. Might be a bit broken at the base

[@explorebound]

Haha very well spotted!! It actually broke a few days earlier and I sat it back together while filming because I thought it looked tacky 😂

[@90jb11]

Hello how do you know your diff is a standard open diff I have a UK 2.5 60plate and I'm confused with what diff I have on it can you help cheers

[@yngvardharjo3704]

u got smal arm for the oil filter. easier to jekk upp and take off our left hweel . remov the rubber and u have the filter.And u got al the oil out

[@chrislotus1976]

Hey Daniel just a quick one get some anti seize for your bash plate bolts will save you a lot of headaches

[@explorebound]

Great suggestion Chris, thanks!

[@danmusicman2010]

This is a awesome guide, how often do you do all these services? I just bought a PJ ford ranger 3ltr diesel with 300,000km,And no service manual at all 😔

[@explorebound]

Hi Daniel, I do regular servicing (oil + oil filter) every 8,000 - 10,000kms and replace the fuel + air filter every 20,000. 🙂

[@danmusicman2010]

@@explorebound I'll just be doing city type driving so will those changing intervals be the same?

[@pp-bs5qz]

@@explorebound yep, same.

[@michaelwalsh7847]

Mmmm you called them bolts but they were nuts I always undo the bolts not the nuts but this time I just bought a Ute and I could not get the Diesel filter unscrewed at all not the top or the bottom so I had to put it in the vice and still could hardly get it undone the last clown done it up way to tight I had a steel belt rubber wrench that only just undid it

[@deepgravity]

I'll have to order some chinese food from Uber Eats to get a plastic bag for the filter 😆

[@RuLuLemon]

Your haircut looks like it was styled by the 2000's boy band b4-4 lol

[@twitchdusty]

If the capacity is 7L put 7L in

[@graemekeeley4497]

The sump bash plate bolts are in a very exposed place always road gunk slashing up therefore over the years become very hard to remove, resulting in a situation we saw in this tutorial I am always at a loss why people never give the bolt threads a quick brush with a wire brush and then paint the threads with Never Seize before replacing the bolts p You never have trouble removing those belts ever next time

[@kyleryan7456]

What about doing grease nipples