"How To" 2021 Ford Bronco 2.7L Oil Change

[@admorris11]

I think the owners manual has been updated to 6qts now

[@dreynolds1971]

Good video, and it’s actually a very easy and mess-free oil change. One quick note, though… at about the 1:27 mark, you say it’s good practice to know “you can fill it before you drain it”-I had to listen to that comment several times over before I understood you were just saying “make sure you know how to fill it before you drain it…” which IS good practice. However, it sounds like you’re saying you can fill it before you drain it, which makes it sound like you can pour in the fresh oil before you drain the old oil. Not sure who needs to hear it, but… Don’t fill it before you drain it! lol

[@jleason2003]

He’s saying that you should open the oil cap at the top before you drain it. Thus, you CAN fill it before you drain it (because the cap is open). It doesn’t mean to fill it, it’s just a reminder to open the cap before draining.

[@pipedreamsperformance]

Agree with you. Was confused by that but I also ignored it as I knew that was not right. But yes, please say it a different way to avoid confusion….

[@aaronl29]

I was also confused on that 😂

[@Missin44]

SAE equivalent for the 27mm is 1 1/16" if you happen to have one. When this video was made the owners manual did say 7 qrts, it's since been changed to 6 qrts.

[@unclefreddieDied]

thank you... and definitely will be keeping an eye on the level at around the 6qt point

[@dave1m2003]

The problem with that is where is 6 qts on a 7 qt dipstick?

[@scnut76]

@@dave1m2003 It is 6/7th of the way up LOL

[@christophertyacke6019]

Great info on the crank only feature.

[@theiagchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jase9951]

As soon as the oil filter cap is opened, any oil in the oil filter housing drains down into the oil pan. The smallest o-ring on the oil filter cap is what blocks this oil passage when the cap is installed. You should do this before draining the pan if you want to remove all the old oil.

[@Will-216]

What!!!!!

[@chrisbusch1970]

not so fast. I tried an experiment, and did the filter last. I got Zero oil out of the pan in the 30 minutes afterward. So, bunk

[@IHeartEvanescence]

​@@chrisbusch1970 wheww! I was about to say "Now he tells us" 😂 Thanks!! 👍

[@Drooligan]

No need to remove the front two skid plate bolts, just loosten them. The front edge plate holes are slotted, as you can see at 2:10.

[@7863348]

Always remove the oil filter before you drain the oil. Doing so will insure all the old oil is completely drained.

[@samuelsolis6333]

Warning! If you are doing it at home make sure you use a bucket or something big enough to catch the oil quick. I had never changed the oil on a car with a plastic oil drain plug the size of a chod. The 7 qts of oil come out in .3 seconds. I spilled 30% of my oil all over my garage because my oil bowl wasn’t big enough to catch it quick.

[@unclefreddieDied]

awesome tip! now that you mentioned it, i did notice a gush of oil flow out when he pulled the plug. about to do my buddy's bronco. leaving the cap on up top probably helps slow it down

[@andrewn8853]

This is my dream car I can’t wait to get it !

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

2:38 you forgot the part where the oil explodes out and skips off the oil pan in a ballistic trajectory straight for the brake caliper

[@unclefreddieDied]

ha! try leaving the cap on... that might slow it down

[@deerhunt799]

Never forget to set the parking brake before hoisting it up on a lift...

[@unclefreddieDied]

hahaha

[@UNKLELUKE86]

True 😅

[@stevecha3612]

I prefer to replace my bronco oil drain plug with the Ronin Factory style easy oil plug. Makes it a lot cleaner to carefully drain the oil and has magnetic tip to catch any metal floating around. That way you aren’t buying new o-rings or plastic plugs each oil change.

[@quanghang2921]

flat foot crank is kinda neat, especially if its a secondary vehicle that doesn't get driven often. thanks for a great video

[@theiagchannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnsebas1547]

Why?

[@BubbaDog001]

You don’t to replace the drain plug unless you break it by using a pair of pliers to remove it.

[@scnut76]

And if you don't have a drain plug and you break it? You're screwed until you get a new drain plug.

[@Drooligan]

Remove the old filter, then drain the oil, then install the new filter. I learned from not doing it this way. After first replacing the filter, I drained the oil. Then I opened the filter housing to check that the filter was seated in the cover, and more oil drained from the pan.

[@eljefe6847]

I’m curious if the mechanics at Ford Dealerships know and practice about that suggestion on the crank system.

[@guidedbygreen1480]

Ford boss does the same thing

[@lisasanchez6694]

A sign of the times when everything is made of plastic.

[@nickyoceansyde]

This guy has such and aggressive stance and posture in all IAG videos. Dudes a fucking boss

[@DaleKirkley]

Thirsty.

[@unclefreddieDied]

he's ready ta tro down

[@admorris11]

Small man syndrome

[@jackcolt6875]

The flat-foot crank is key, since you can't prime the oil filter with oil (since it's upside down). Good to know!

[@mikebas7325]

WOW, never thought I would ever see plastic drain plug on a vehicle.

[@anythyme]

People over torque a metal drain plug and crack the oil pan

[@tomrichbourg7348]

I have a 2022 OBX 4 door. Six bolts on the plate over the oil pan. Other than that, great help! Appreciate the torque wrench setting (17.7 ft lbs) and the reset instructions for oil life.

[@theiagchannel]

Glad it helped

[@edwardfuller3952]

Awesome video.. had know clue about priming it b4 start up do you do that every time b4 starting? And one more question I tried the flat foot crank & mine didn’t crank over like yours... what am I doing wrong? If you could answer my ?’s that would be great just got my 4 door base Sasquatch in carbonized grey with hardtop 2023 model a few days ago & I love it!!! Thanks again...

[@theiagchannel]

We only do that after doing an oil change, not every time we start it. Do you have an automatic or a manual? We don't own any 2023 models but I can't imagine it would be any different.

[@edwardfuller3952]

@@theiagchannel hi thanks for getting back to me... mine is the 10 speed auto.

[@matthewlemmons7397]

Great vid from Jim, Thank You! Interestingly there is some disparity in how much engine oil should be used in the 2.7L V6. Appears there is at least some 2021 documentation that states the oil capacity at 6qts. I searched for the official Ford documentation and for 2022 2.7L it does state 7qts. So, I'm going with 6.5 to start and then add that final 1/2 after a 15min sit time and re-measure. Seems odd that there's a quart of "play" in the engine.

[@TheCorneringStore]

Fyi- anyone reading these comments. Its 6 quarts. Ford has made sure their info shows 6 quarts. Don't go by old mistaken info etc.

[@timschultes6467]

@@TheCorneringStoreit’s weird though because on my 2023 Bronco I did put 6 in and it wasn’t quite enough. I ended up with almost 7. So crazy because my 2.7 in my f-150 is exactly 6 quarts

[@booster222jc]

Great information. Thanks. My 2023 Badlands 2.7L states in the onboard owners manual that it is 6 quarts for a change. Is it 6 or 7 quarts? I'm changing the filter every time.

[@theiagchannel]

So interestingly enough, Ford has revised their capacity specification from 7 qts to 6 qts, including an electronic over the air update to the service manual in your radio. However, they did create a Technical Service Bulletin: "SSM 50981 2021-2022 Bronco - 2.7L GTDI Engine - Service Oil Capacity Update: The 2021-2022 Bronco 2.7L GTDI engine oil capacity specification with oil filter change has been updated to 6 quarts. The workshop manual has been updated with this information and electronic versions of the owner's manual are in process of receiving the update. Following the previously recommended capacity is not necessary, but will not cause any harm to the engine. The initial fill capacity for a new/dry engine remains 7.5 quarts. " We suspect that Ford made a mistake and didn't want to send out new dipsticks to every Bronco owner, so they revised it to 6 quarts instead.

[@Msleelee9487]

Hope to get one of these I did all my oil changes on my Jeep Sahara I like that oil plug just replace and listen for the click👍

[@sandman6298]

Thanks for a no nonsense Job.🇺🇸

[@theiagchannel]

Anytime!

[@MrXavierwalls]

Any updates on capacity? My 22 Manual states 6 Qts.

[@Missin44]

It's 6

[@ramonahumada4]

Can I use Mobil Full synthetic on the 2.7? It calls for motorcraft blend!!

[@Missin44]

yes

[@TheNorth35]

Great video and details. Thank you

[@theiagchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jackcolt6875]

Any known drawbacks to sucking the oil out through the dipstick channel? I do this on my Audi and it works great. This way you don’t have to take off the splash guard or change the oil plug….or put the truck on a lift

[@dosstheboss100]

That's the way I would do it unless some1 explains why

[@overspray6057]

That's like taking a shower and putting your old underwear on.

[@airdalesco]

What oil was added? Full synthetic or blended what weight? Any lube points to grease?

[@theiagchannel]

The IAG oil kit uses Motul 8100 5W30 ECO-Energy. www.iagperformance.com/iag-motul-5w30-engine-oil-change-package-for-2021-2-7l-ecoboost-ford-bronco/

[@markcole6475]

I can’t see quick lube places doing an oil change on this type of engine!

[@techlab5242]

My manual says 6 quarts on this engine. Manual is wrong too. Put 6 in and it's one low. Oh yeah. And that yellow drain plug? Didn't realize it drains your oil in 2 seconds. My pan couldn't take it that fast and 3/4 of the oil in the crankcase wound up on my garage floor, so that was fun. Also, who designed this to have to remove 6 bolts and a plastic cover plate (I don't have a Sasquatch) to get to the drain plug on an engine? You know, I love my Bronco I really do. And I'm a former Ford tech. This is pretty poor design.

[@LMacNeill]

Why can't the filter on the 2.3L engine be as easy to get to?! Man, this 2.7L engine is *SO* much easier to do an oil change on!

[@robinupham1975]

Many comments on forums about 6 or 7 quarts. What did your dipstick read after adding 7 quarts and doing the engine cranking?

[@theiagchannel]

We used 7 Quarts since that’s what Ford recommended. After cranking dipstick level was where it needed to be.

[@Zenithon1]

@@theiagchannel That does not seem to be a lot of other peoples experience. I just had my first oil change at a Ford dealership yesterday and am taking it back today. I checked the dipstick after the 2021 Bronco 2.7L sat in my garage for a couple of hours and the oil level read about 3/4 inches above the max fill indicator. If you're familiar with the dipstick, it registered just above the twist in the dipstick. There are lots and lots of questions about the correct amount of oil and the dipsticks correct reading on the internet because of similar experiences to mine with both people changing their own oil and taking it to a Ford dealership.

[@AStanton1966]

I had a 2020 Mustang GT that also had a plastic oil pan and drain plug. The thought of them forced me to trade that car for a Dodge Charger Scatpack. I don't know why Ford did this? I did put a Ronin oil drain plug on. It made changes a lot easier--no big plastic carrot to unscrew and worry about bad O-rings.

[@anythyme]

People over torque a metal drain plug and crack the oil pan

[@AStanton1966]

@@anythyme You can also over torque a lug nut and break the stud.

[@shady7200]

Damn plastic oil pan and drain plug , at least aluminum

[@mesothelioma5024]

Is the case that holds the oil filter plastic?

[@dreynolds1971]

Yes. It’s a plastic housing.

[@AStanton1966]

It's the same way on the Jeep/Dodge 3.6 Pentastar engine. That housing becomes brittle over time and can crack. Our's cracked on a 3.2 V-6 Jeep Trailhawk at about 70,000 miles. We lost 5 quarts of oil going down the road before the check engine light came on. This is especially prone to happening in cold climates.

[@Renegar87]

Great video!

[@theiagchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it 👊

[@juansilva1876]

Think the 2.3 is a better engine just by the oil maintenance design. Plastic drain plug on the 2.7 vs traditional thread plug on the 2.3, then a cartridge filter on the 2.7 vs spin on with an actual drain channel!! Then a almost $2k price difference between the two and only 30hp difference. Im sold on the 2.3!

[@diydarth]

torque counts way more.. 27% increase over the 2.3

[@jase9951]

2.7 has both direct injection and port injection, so you never have to worry about carbon build-up on the intake valves that results from direct injection (spraying fuel directly into the combustion chamber rather than having fuel pass over the valves. ) The 2.3 has only direct injection, which is a disadvantage when carbon builds up on the intake valves and causes drivability issues and poor mileage.

[@gringocorridos]

2.7 over 2.3 any day

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

Your peasantry is showing. None of the things you mentioned are drawbacks in real life.

[@peteowen6313]

​@@jase9951yep this was enough to make me pick the 2.7 even though I wanted a manual

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

You're supposed to change the oil filter first.

[@BuckleUpGarage_]

Im glad you brought this up! If you check out our 2.3l bronco oil change video, we make the suggestion that you drain the filter first. But on the 2.7 their wasnt any noticeable difference in the total amount of oil collected when draining the filter first, or last.

[@tgamble1000]

Not sure why you would use a French produced synthetic oil...not sure it's even Ford approved engine oil.

[@thedesertpooch9664]

how long should I do the flat foot crank? how can you tell if the priming is complete?

[@rcsor3]

Do it for about 45 minutes.

[@patfeher]

You only need to do the flat foot crank for a few seconds. Just long enough to circulate oil through the filter and rest of the engine.

[@redb4ndit724]

Bro! 4:56. Thought you was stretching it like a water balloon on a spout. I don’t even work on cars and I cringed with that. And you know what? Quick tip with people watching this. Maybe lubing the oring with oil before you even put in on the housing. Then you cover the oring overall and cover it from getting fucked; with little nicks. Then I guess with the extra step more, oil on the oring, honestly doesn’t hurt.

[@twistedneck]

He forgot to put the small upper o-ring back on ? or was it just black and i couldn't see it ? the other two were blue. Nevermind! it was black after all..

[@Drooligan]

I'm doing my first oil change on a 2.7 Bronco now. The factory o-rings are all red. The replacement Motorcraft ones are blue for the big ones and black for the little one.

[@NataiX]

The cold crank info is very helpful, but a big oversight that you're not removing the filter before draining the oil. That's not only common practice, but explicitly stated in the owner's manual. Also bad that you don't give people a warning about the way oil shoots out of this pan.

[@Desert6G]

Is the socket for the filter housing really a 27mm or the SAE equivalent?

[@theiagchannel]

Yes it's a 27mm.

[@Missin44]

1 1/16" is SAE equivalent

[@allenm7]

Can I use an oil extractor instead?

[@davidlehman7150]

I was able to drain another 5oz. after extracting... Sure would be convenient to be able to get it all considering the topside filter and extra work removing the "splash guard" below.

[@dosstheboss100]

​@@davidlehman7150don't think 5oz gonna be much difference to be worth it . And was that after you changed the filter that would cause that as well?

[@patrickfairchild474]

Fill it before you drain it? What?

[@theiagchannel]

In other words - know where to fill it from before you drain it.

[@itsme4g63dc8]

Should have stuck with the jeep which didn't require seal & drainplug replacement every oil change.

[@chrisbusch1970]

you don't have to. they are assuming ppl fk it up when they change the oil. Just have a spare handy just in case. I reused my F150 oil plug for 15 oil changes and it worked fine.

[@Exocartonic]

Virtual owners manual now says 6 quarts including filter. 🙄

[@Missin44]

That's correct. It's been changed from 7 to 6 quarts.

[@DougVandegrift]

Thats a weird drain plug. Never seen a plastic one before

[@chrisbusch1970]

that's called a bash plate

[@bikdav]

That is not user servicable at my end.

[@TheFlyingPLiner]

Oil extractor would make this job 10x easier and faster. I can't believe people still crawl under the car in 2022.

[@samuelwilliams8560]

An oil extractor cannot be used successfully on Ford's 2.7L EcoBoost engine. If you look at the service manual, you will see a cutaway diagram of the engine oil channel that shows a check valve to the side of the end of the dipstick, where the oil passes through the check valve. The service manual says, "After filling the engine with oil, the oil must flow from the main chamber of the oil pan, through a check valve into the smaller side chamber to correctly register the oil level on the oil level indicator. This may take up to 15 minutes." So there is no way to get the extractor tube down to the bottom of the oil pan like on other engines, and using an extractor will actually leave about 2 quarts of used oil in the bottom of the pan.

[@jackcolt6875]

I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for the information!