Ford Escape Oil Change | How to Change Oil 2008-2012 2.5L Ford Escape

[@matt-diy]

Below is the oil and filter you need for this job! Oil: amzn.to/3KGOLbB Oil Filter: amzn.to/3CPDtA0

[@Integrity3752]

Im a woman and am tired of being overcharged for something i can learn to do...thank you. Im about to do my own oil change thanks to you taking time to record this and share,thanks a million!🎉

[@matt-diy]

You are very welcome! Thanks for the comment!!

[@100bees5]

You totally got this. Learning how to work on cars is really fun and confidence inspiring.

[@amby1984-r4v]

My dad taught me. I'll never pay again.

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

Changing your oil is a great way to get to know your car and start learning how easy and cheap it is to do your own maintenance and repairs. If you are not confident, find someone you trust to help you get started. It will cost some upfront to buy the tools but you will make it up 1000 fold over the years. I was probably 21 when I started changing mine, been doing it for over 30 years. I also learned to fix everything else, all car repairs, home repairs, improvements. I've saved hundreds of thousands over the years by not paying pro's and not having to replace cars. What is a crisis for most is for me a minor inconvenience to be addressed on a Saturday afternoon. DIY shall set you free.

[@matt-diy]

100% agree!! Thanks for the comment!

[@enforcerlucario932]

Thanks for the demonstration I hope you do more other than oil change to teach us more about our escapes

[@matt-diy]

I have a few videos on it!

[@fz13gaming]

I was shopping around to get my oil changed and decided I’m done paying others to do this job. Been changing oil on my motorcycles since I was a kid. Just as I guessed this is just as easy, thanks bud. Got all I need and some Lucas high mileage oil stabilizer for 30 less than what the shops would charge. Future changes will be faster and less than half ! 💪

[@matt-diy]

No problem glad to help! It’s fun doing it yourself too! You know it’s done right!

[@notasmuchasnotas]

Thank u sooo much for this video!!!! First timer here and my brother said he'd help but I really wanted to learn how to do it by myself and not feel so useless. Even my parents were stunned and surprised that I was able to do it by myself. I recorded a video of me doing it and sent it to my brother...he was surprised too but congratulated me lol car things are out of this world until u actually muster up the courage to try. Thank u so much again!!!!!! I 1000% appreciate ur effort to change the oil AND record 👍💯💪

[@matt-diy]

Thank you so much for the nice comment!! Glad it inspired you to give it a try!!! 😊

[@CrisC28]

Thank you so much for the info man! Saludos desde Honduras

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

One thing I learned is do your filter first. No worries about dropping it in a full oil pan and be splashing everywhere. Also if it's vertical like this or somewhat at an angle, pre-fill with clean oil to reduce the time it's running without oil pressure. It minimal but it doesn't hurt. I use full synthetic and keep it changed under 5000 miles, 3000 if turbo. My cars go 300K, I have never had an oil related engine problem. The car wears out but the engine runs like new.

[@jessica22p1]

Thanks so much my grandpa usually does it for me but he's getting old. I've done it one time with him but I keep forgetting the steps and helps me to remember what you expect I believe my filter is slightly different I have a 2008- Ford escape hybrid.. thanks man

[@matt-diy]

No problem! Glad to help out!

[@Adam-eats]

Shoutout to all the grandpas out there

[@bellmovement]

Gratitude Matt I’ve been changing my oil I’m a DIY type of girl I have a disabled mother with this car and to save money esp a time like now I choose to do it myself rather than paying almost $80 save about $40!

[@matt-diy]

So glad this helped you out!! Thanks so much for watching!! 😁😁😁

[@bellmovement]

I have a question my mother’s is on super tight I don’t wanna strip it what would be you best suggestion I DO NOT APPOVE THE LAST PERSON WHO CHANGED HER OIL lol

[@matt-diy]

@@bellmovement make sure you use a 6 point socket and a breaker bar just try to bump it loose or crank with the breaker bar if you have a good hold. Don’t use power tools you’ll round it right off.

[@alchymista2]

thank you for this great tutorial!

[@matt-diy]

No problem!

[@mr.2cents.846]

Thanks for the tips. 👍👍

[@matt-diy]

You’re welcome!

[@alishamendez3515]

Thanks for the video thinking of doing it myself!!

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for watching!

[@Marymusicnvlogs]

Thank you for this!

[@nikoesquivel2019]

Thanks for the video

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@truthhasnoagenda3785]

I have a 2012 escape XLT. Wondering if you can show me diagnosing and or changing injectors. Thanks man. Your videos are very helpful

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for watching!! I would but I no longer have the vehicle. Injectors are so cheap for these though I’d just get a new set!!

[@truthhasnoagenda3785]

@@matt-diy fair enough. I'll start with plugs and see how it goes. Then coils then injectors if need be

[@matt-diy]

@@truthhasnoagenda3785 Sounds like a good plan! Luckily ford parts are cheap, if you aren't aware already, those kind of parts on ebay and amazon are super cheap and decent quality...they just dont say ford on them haha.

[@truthhasnoagenda3785]

@@matt-diy actually yea. Even better is this vehicle seems easy to work on for a 49 year old noob like me. Good vehicle to learn on for sure. Thanks again

[@willr81680]

I’m getting ready to change the oil for a family member. I think that Escape is the V6 model, though. Other videos I’ve seen show the oil pan and filter in a different place. I don’t want to drain the transmission fluid by mistake. The owners manual I saw online (for 2012) said 5.3 quarts for a filter change on the inline 4. V6 is 6.0 quarts. Maybe some of the dirty oil stays behind?

[@matt-diy]

Sometimes it’s possible it varies some, but you can always put in a bit less, run the car a few minutes, and then check on the dipstick.

[@alchymista2]

Chilton Ford Escape Manual says 4.5qts for 4cyl so I was a bit surprised that the whole flask fit there in this video.

[@Crtr-ft9pb]

Hi Matt, is lifting/jacking car up required to do this job or is it optional? I don’t have access to one, and I have a 2010 escape

[@matt-diy]

I can’t quite remember if there is enough room without one. I always use ramps to give me some extra space but if you can fit underneath then there is no issue doing it that way!

[@pastorfred3460]

I just picked up a 2012 4 cyl, 2wd. I noticed your coolant looks yellow, mine is pink? Any thoughts? Also, have you done a transmission drain and fill, would like to do that too. Thanks for the video!

[@matt-diy]

Yes! I have a video on the transmission on my channel! You might just have a different type but as far as I know standard yellow/green coolant is fine for these cars.

[@scowan644]

Ty brother

[@casbahdude]

Thanks buddy

[@matt-diy]

Glad it helped!

[@petersachs764]

Good video but you should invest in a funnel to keep the oil off your driveway. 😂

[@fulloftwit]

Im trying to figure out what type of filter will work, does it not matter a certain type of filter? I know you said any one, but dont cars take certain ones?

[@matt-diy]

I have a link in the comments and description to the filter. I meant any brand but you do need to get the correct filter for the vehicle.

[@fulloftwit]

@@matt-diy how can you find out the correct type of filter ? I saw your link but I’m looking for a extended lasting one since I’m using full synthetic, so how can I go about figuring out what type of filter I need ?

[@matt-diy]

@@fulloftwit the one I linked is the Ford OEM filter and is 100% good for synthetic oil. You can enter your vehicle information on Amazon or any auto parts site for other options.

[@kzukiodenthechad7205]

Do you have a Vid on how to repair the Rust that tends to show up on the Tailgate of the 08-12 Escape?

[@matt-diy]

I do not because this one didn’t rust.

[@fabio40]

I can't speak for the 2.5 L, but with the 3.0 L you don't even have to raise the vehicle. Both the drain plug and filter are easy to get at.

[@matt-diy]

I just prefer to have more room.

[@jeangagnon2568]

Facile maintenant a trouver le filtre a huile et l'endroit pour vider la panne a huile!

[@amby1984-r4v]

My dad would make me wipe up the oil on the drain plug before I close it up 😂

[@matt-diy]

😂😂😂

[@seangowan7441]

Does it have a crush washer?

[@matt-diy]

I can’t remember but I don’t think so.

[@ferstegen2156]

Hi, what kind of oil did you used, 5 w30 or 5 w20?

[@matt-diy]

5w20 I mention in the video.

[@demarcusalexander8888]

Hey, I have a question...is quarts recommended? The reason I am asking is that I am about to do mine so and this will be my first time doing it

[@matt-diy]

Not sure what you mean by quarts recommended? Do you mean how many quarts?

[@demarcusalexander8888]

@@matt-diy Well what I mean is how much should I put in.. I saw you put 5 quarts in, so I wanted to know is that the recommended amount

[@matt-diy]

@@demarcusalexander8888 the capacity is just over 5qts. So I would put 5 in and just verify the level after that! 😎

[@demarcusalexander8888]

@@matt-diy Man thank you so much for getting back to me ..I enjoy your videos!

[@matt-diy]

@@demarcusalexander8888 no problem and thanks for watching!! Glad they help you out!!

[@Lost_AtSea_]

I thought fords were only required to use motor craft oil and filters

[@matt-diy]

No you can use any brand you like.

[@jerryderhodes7564]

To me, it's not finished until you update the pesky computer that insists that your oil requires changing. Otherwise, good job!

[@matt-diy]

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