MAVERICK HYBRID 2.5L FIRST OIL CHNAGE / PROCEDURE

#fordmaverick #maverick #oilchange

[@williamstyles8561]

Thanks for taking the time to share, much appreciated! I tend to fill the oil filter with oil beforehand, something my Father (a mechanic) taught me, he felt it was better for engine start…keep the videos coming!

[@hermanwong9461]

After u fill up with new oil, doesn't the new oil flow to new filter before engine start?

[@williamstyles8561]

@@hermanwong9461 not necessarily, when you pour oil into engine its main goal is to get to the oil pump which usually picks up from the bottom of the oil pan…having the filter pre-filled when the car starts guarantees the system has oil through out, as opposed to waiting for the oil pump to push(or pull) with an empty filter…an empty filter will take a moment to soak in and then pass thru back to system, I think limiting that time the filter takes to fill is a plus…some may say it will fill up fast enough on start and that’s ok for them, but I like the logic and ease of just putting oil in filter before installing and letting it absorb into element and topping it off while I have it out. The sideway mounted filters and top loaded filters I just get the element soaked as filling is not possible. Best of luck to all and can’t wait to get my Maverick!

[@drewthompson7457]

Just to throw a wench in, I saw another video, by a professional mechanic, that said not to fill the filter. His thought is that you are putting unfiltered oil into the engine. I guess an extreme example would be if debris, such as the foil seal of the new oil container got in, it would be pushed into the engine. I've never had a problem though.

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

@@drewthompson7457 that guy don’t know what is taking about, I don’t make any mistakes when I’m filling my oil filter, there’s no seals or debris and everything is fine , and you better do the same son , and don’t believe everyone here, lots of stupidity going on here .

[@06VistaBlueGT1]

Dad (who is a lifetime auto mechanic and at 85 still working on classic cars for his car club buddies) never told me to prefill the filter. I've done the oil changes on my 2006 Mustang GT since I bought it (dealer I worked at never did them) and I never refilled the filter. Don't believe it's necessary to do. If you want to, go for it, but not doing it isn't bad either. 👍

[@ShawnNashSoonerInSoCal]

I have never owned a hybrid but I would think you would need to check the oil again after the gas engine has engaged and run for a few minutes just to make sure the oil level is good since you didn't prime the new filter? Maybe you did this after filming the video. I also agree with the consensus in the comments on how much to tighten the filter, in my own experience, 3/4 turn by hand per the recommendation on most filter boxes is plenty. It makes it much easier to remove on the next oil change but to each their own I guess. Thanks for the video, now I have an idea what to expect if I ever receive my hybrid!

[@mattpike7268]

Nice, really easy change and your camera angles were great. Excellent attention to detail too, giving us the size of the plug/filter #,etc. I'm surprised how dark that oil was already at only 2k! Personally, I wouldn't have mixed oils, but that half quarts not gonna hurt anything. Not sure if you know or not, but your vid was on the ford authority need site, that's how I found it.

[@JimSpence]

I sold our FX4 Maverick when our Hybrid came in finally. Absolutely love it. Just about 4.5K miles in and probably a favorite vehicle I’ve owned.

[@Rojasdrums]

Do you ever miss the FX4?

[@JimSpence]

@@Rojasdrums not at all. I put good BFG trail terrains on the hybrid and just last night got around town perfectly okay in our 1st decent snow here in CO. To each their own, we all have different needs and applications for the maverick. For us that 42-47mpg in town is end of story.

[@Don-cs7fe]

If you didn’t pre-fill the oil filter the engine should be checked after running when filter is filled. Looks like a good vertical location for pre-filling

[@mickeymcmullen5378]

Very good good camera work and informative

[@HEMi1995]

Nice thing about the hybrid is that you can move it on and off of the ramps without the engine turning on. Adds a little extra comfort 🤪

[@StevenJayOh]

I learned the hard way with the first oil change from the factory to loosen the oil filter prior draining the oil. Sometimes the filter is installed very tight and you may have to take it to the dealer to get it removed. Or destroy it trying!

[@myopinion7533]

Very true . Just because it was done by the dealer doesnt mean it was done right.

[@2headstalking]

you won't be saving the old oil filter, so if you have to destroy it, that's not a big loss anyways

[@nunucello]

Thanks for making this 👌🏻

[@GatoGamingSi]

Thank you for the oil change details

[@charlinecovin4311]

Good to see. Did you fill the filter before installing it. Don

[@stevethomas760]

This looks a lot easier than my '20 3.3L F150. Oil drain splashes on a crossmember and the oil filter is a pain without making a mess. Put on a FuMoTo valve and now it drains down . Got my VIN last week, mid Nov delivery?

[@14bonanza]

Did my first oil change today at 3,000 miles. Oil very clean, way easier to do than on my 2016 5.0 Mustang, which I rarely drive anymore, since the Maverick is a better ride. Only issue is getting the gas engine to run to check for leaks!

[@sross3002]

Richard. I have a mustang also. When I jump in the maverick after driving mustang. Maverick is like a luxury ride. !

[@14bonanza]

Agree. I rarely drive the Mustang except on nice days when I can put the top down. Last tank with Maverick, 50.1 mpg. Mustang, 21mpg

[@06VistaBlueGT1]

A tip someone showed me, slide a large Solo cup onto the filter after you loosen it. When you twist it off, the oil will go into the cup and not all over. 👍

[@leos3455]

I just did my first oil change this morning at almost 11000 miles and oil life at 39%. My oil wasn't as dark as this one but I did use the solo cup trick to catch the overflow oil. I did pour some oil into the new filter also went with a fram synthetic endurance filter

[@scooter12368]

never used ramps before because i could no shield to remove underneath.. could a person crawl under without ramps. If needed, how tall are those ramps and the length if there marked for size or if you remember. thanks

[@14bonanza]

Good video

[@3101home]

I’m not a tech but did you turn the ice engine on before checking the oil level….thought the new oil filter will suck up maybe half a quart?

[@honda116969]

Hell yeah bro I was wondering how to change my wife's Mavericks oil but her dad bought her the truck and told her no wait at least 10,000 miles I was like this dude is crazy but at least I'm getting it done at 7500 without him knowing 🤷🏻 thanks for the info

[@bazmonq7426]

if you are half running on electric, driving hybrid style and getting 50+mpg, which I am BTW, you should not need an oil change until 10k miles. When this guy reset the oil setting it showed oil life remaining at 77%.

[@Bridgeman-bg4jl]

I call bs. Oil is cheap engines are expensive. First oil change at 2k and 5k after that. Full synthetic and a filter designed for synthetic. Don’t think for a second that the factory recommended intervals are in your best interest.

[@dennisporter753]

Wow.. so much room to change the oil... pretty clean underneath the cover .. thanks for sharing the information!

[@michaelferik8060]

Do the screws to the splash pan cover actually have a six-sided head to them? And if so I wonder what metric size they are?

[@leland5150]

Great video look forward to getting that exact truck in June. Where did you find that oil filter adapter? I have a tightener but it is a claw and sometimes pokes a hole in filter

[@sross3002]

Almost have 3000 miles. I haven’t put gas tomorrow will be a month. Cheaper fuel now that last month. !

[@soNso2]

Out of the 2000 mi how many were electric miles? Oil change looks super ez.. Thanks for how to..

[@monkeyboy9896]

My 2023 Maverick hybrid, The cover panel looks like it's slightly different It has a opening underneath the oil pan with access to the drain plug.. not sure why they did this still have to remove it to get to the filter. ???

[@vincentendoma2413]

Which ramps are you using?

[@johnm4579]

The oil looks really dark for only 2000 miles on first oil change, How do you like that truck with gas/electric engine ?

[@tgamble1000]

No jack stands?

[@dennislyon5412]

Blake - have you noticed any “remote start on a cold day” issue? It might require heat request at max temp to cause a rough idle. The oil in the hybrid does get really smelly. Don’t think I’d push it past 5k miles per oil change if you do a lot of “in town” driving when it’s cold out. Cheers!

[@sross3002]

Didn’t own it during a winter. Built in march 22. Plus I’m in south Florida. 107 heat index today. Works in the heat. And I can’t wait till the cooler months Hybrid system. The gas motor runs 1/3 less maybe more.

[@neilkynaston5452]

@@sross3002 I am trying to understand this statement. " Works in the heat. And I can’t wait till the cooler months Hybrid system. The gas motor runs 1/3 less maybe more." Could you explain? Thanks

[@mdesousa6691]

Thanks, its ease of access is another attractive feature few other reviewers consider. Are there any plans to undercoat the truck?

[@BlakesCars2]

No the whole underbody is pretty much covered by felt liner

[@drewthompson7457]

Ease of access? Removing the whole liner? My 10 yr old vehicle has access ports for both the filter and drain in the liner, no tools needed, except of course for the drain and filter.

[@timothyp3ttit494]

Thanks sooo much for making this video I was kind of offence about getting a hybrid because I didn't know how hard or easy it is to change the oil on a hybrid compared to an Ecoboost engine. I have a Question for you @BlakesCars2 so is it easier or harder to change the oil in a hybrid compared to a standard engine like the Ecoboost???

[@BlakesCars2]

Easier, but not by a great margin. Both easy.

[@sross3002]

I had a 2.7 eco boost. Which has the oil filter on the top of the motor. All the o rings made is a pain. And the oil filter cap center filter align rod. Broke about 4 years old. Cheap to replace. But. Canister oil filter like on the maverick is much easier.

[@reefgratos2035]

Is the catalytic converter shield warped? Apparently, the hybrid version has an issue wit overheating catalytic converter (glowing red hot) when you start the engine in sub zero temp and let it idle to warm up the cabin with max heat and defrost on.. potential fire hazard. The engine will also rev strangely. Fluctuation untill you turn it off..

[@chickenfarm09]

Did you see the heat exchange thing on the exhaust. It looks like a great place for rust to start. I can just imagine it as these things age.

[@i.r.wayright1457]

I would poke a hole in the bottom of the old filter and let it drain in a more controlled manor. When it quits dripping, take it off.

[@drewthompson7457]

I saw a video where the guy used what looked like a cut off plastic pop bottle to put over the filter to remove it. The oil stayed in the pop bottle. I may try this on my next oil change..

[@brandonjones3715]

I'm debating doing my first oil change myself. However I don't own ramps and don't want to buy them because I'll probably just take it to the dealership for subsequent changes. How hard would it be to change the oil with the truck just on the ground?

[@stevethomas760]

Friends with ramps?

[@ronsrailroad7176]

After you crank it up , oil will be a little lower because oil filter gets filled up with oil

[@HEMi1995]

This ^ Not sure why he didnt prime the filter.

[@ronsrailroad7176]

@@HEMi1995 true. That is the best way

[@drewthompson7457]

I saw a video where the mechanic says not to fill the filter, because that's unfiltered oil going into the engine. The idea being there's enough oil on everything to run the engine until the filter fills.

[@davec6724]

Salt and calcium carbonate used in winter is going to Eat those painted only frame and body surfaces. Wash it clean and undercoat on a warm day, you'll be glad you did.

[@dougwood1658]

When I get my new Maverick, it will only be a 3 season vehicle...have a F250 4x4 for the winter months...no salt for the unibody !!

[@YoureNotThatGuyPal-]

I saw a video where a guy put grease/oil all over the undercarriage in the snowbelt, zero rust

[@sross3002]

Dark oil for 2 k Miles. Was there a gasket for the oil drain screw. Or built in o ring similar to the other fords. ? Surprised how small the factory filter is. I will change mine sooner. Just got mine Tuesday. And notice a nice truck displayed on the dash screen. My XLT does not have this. What trim level is your

[@scottc5171]

I have an XLT Hybrid, and the truck shows up on the dash display if you scroll to settings.

[@Sembazuru]

I saw on the Cuban Redneck's channel a video where he showed the o-ring on the plug after he had already purchased some crush washers. Granted, he was planning on putting a quick-drain valve on in place of the factory plug, but ended up not being able to because the recess that the plug fits into gets in the way of the valve and he didn't have an extender on hand. D'oh!

[@sross3002]

Your dash has the truck graphics. I had to look for mine. But I found in in the menus Yes the oil bolt has the washer built in.

[@SMB0927]

Went to change mine today and found the oil pan gasket leaking 🤦‍♂️

[@EM-bp5zv]

Good to catch that early

[@chickenfarm09]

Ford must have a problem with oil pan gaskets because the Ford Taurus has this issue and it is a much older car.

[@jwattie144]

I’d advise against the high mileage oil unless the car needs it. There’s a different additive package which includes minerals that swell the seals. You could potentially run into warranty issues if your engine goes out.

[@BlakesCars2]

Half a quart won’t hurt it

[@jwattie144]

@@BlakesCars2 You willing to bet your warranty on it? I’m not.

[@BlakesCars2]

@@jwattie144 I did and am. 2,000 miles in and it’s fine. Don’t look too into things

[@jpoplin1]

@@jwattie144 they have to provide proof that’s what caused it!

[@chickenfarm09]

Just because it is high mileage oil wouldn't void the warranty. He used the correct weight. I've never seen any car manual that specifically said DO NOT USE high mileage oils. In a new vehicle the seals shouldn't need conditioning anway

[@scooter12368]

Two questions: do you remember if there was only 12 bolts for the splash guard? i saw one hybrid video say 30torx and yours said 27torx. i want to get the right size to buy.

[@BlakesCars2]

Just buy both

[@leos3455]

T30 15 screws

[@wpiofm]

Could a guy manage it without ramps? And, would we be askng for trouble if we left the plastic shield off?

[@Thrillowatt]

the plastic underbody is important for keeping the aero. you will likely notice a mpg loss if you do a lot of highway driving

[@markernst1934]

No wheel chocks? Braver thee than me.

[@tstockton2083]

Ford released a service update to 5W-20 instead

[@dadmezz4024]

Thank you for showing the steps. It is nice to have the splash shield under the engine though taking it on and off seems a little much. Is there enough room to drill out a couple larger inspection holes in the shield to get access to the plug and filter? Then install a drain hose in the pan that stays installed with a plug to drain cleanly.? Make up a couple shield plugs that swivel out of the way so the next change would be easier. What are your thoughts?

[@drewthompson7457]

My 10 yr old vebicle has access ports for the filter and oil. I'm amazed Ford didn't include such a thing as, hopefully, oil changes will be most of the maintenance. I"d likely add them on the first oil change.

[@chickenfarm09]

@@drewthompson7457 Ford wants you to take it back to them for oil changes

[@Raphaelam84]

For the drain plug, you can access it without removing the cover. For the oil filter pretty much have to remove the cover or I Just made a hole in the cover with a circular drill bit that was 4 inches in diameter, so my hand could fit through. Qualifier, I live in the inland Empire of Southern California, so I don’t have any concerns about salt.

[@scooter12368]

thanks for the reply. I got under truck and did grab plug with hand,. The shield doesn't open squarely to get to the plug. so it looks like if you cracked the plug open oil would partially run over the top of the shield. What are your thoughts? So you drilled 4" hole for filter, sounds good. Was it to tighten to get lose with hand or what tool did you use to get up through the 4" hole

[@91stealthman]

thoughts on using fresh oil vs used oil to lube the filter gasket.

[@alexandersheppard1997]

I doubt it really matters. You're not running that oil through the engine either way.

[@91stealthman]

@@alexandersheppard1997 thats what I came to question... new "Thicker" oil I feel and understand, would not soak into the o-ring as good as used oil?

[@oneundecided]

Why don't you cut the 4 inch hole in the plastic under the oil filter and the 3 inch hile under the oild drain plug to be able to do the oil chanes without removing that big plastic cover, plus you can install the valve with the handle into the oill drain to drain the motor oill.

[@BlakesCars2]

I don’t want to void my warranty and hurt my aerodynamics.

[@tstockton2083]

Ford released a service update to 5W-20 instead…NEVER wrench the oil filter!

[@kentma7516]

Please add crush washer size

[@14bonanza]

12 mm. I used a copper one

[@bigdog4574]

Wow for 2k miles… why so dark? I have 7K Mazda cx5 oil changes that are lighter than that!

[@TheKingsComingAlefTav]

I thought it was a T30 torx bit

[@gregorybond2859]

Will this void your warranty? How do you log your information for the warranty?

[@YoureNotThatGuyPal-]

It's against the law to "have to service your vehicle at the dealer" to keep the warranty.

[@gregorybond2859]

@@YoureNotThatGuyPal- This don't make sense!

[@path2049]

What is the average MPG for this truck?

[@dinoselimovic8392]

My hybrid xl will pass ~530 miles on 14 gallon tank with mostly highway driving to work. Around town where the speed limit is 45 ill get 580+ miles to the tank. Basically 39 mpgs is my average after 1 year of owning it.

[@chickenfarm09]

I never saw oil that looked that watery.

[@mfgxl]

I don't know where to begin on all the things you did wrong in this example

[@BlakesCars2]

100 ways to skin a cat dipshit

[@JifferRiffic]

You should in your next oil change run a magnet in the oil pan to see all the metal.

[@drewthompson7457]

The drain plug is likely steel. On my car I added those rare earth magnets to the plug. I have yet to see any debris cling to the plug, thankfully. ( The magnets stick to the outside head of the bolt, I wouldn't add them to the inside of the oil pan)

[@whtlightnn]

Manual says 5.7 quarts

[@karaburma381]

The color does not look like Synthetic oil

[@klc317]

What's funny....my wife drives a 2020 Escape with the same 2.5 hybrid. They dealership wanted to charge $100 to change the oil....based on the fact its a hybrid. no thanks. I got under it myself when it came due to change the oil the first time.....no different than any gas engine and way easier than the horizontally mounted oil filter thats on my 1.6 Escape. I don't know who they think they're fooling for anyone that has some common sense and knows how do something simple like change oil.

[@marknagy4779]

One master mechanic recommended to do your first oil change at 1.000 miles due to alot of metal shavings as the engine brakes in and every 5.000 miles there after with full synthetic oil and every 3.000 miles with conventional oil .Also fill your oil filter with oil and let it soak in and do it again until the oil is almost at the top this will prolong the life of your engine

[@papercut1987]

that's pretty dark for only 2k

[@drewthompson7457]

I believe the direct injection engines do get dirty quickly. At least it looks like the oil is carrying away the dirt.

[@chickenfarm09]

@@drewthompson7457 I don't think these are GDI. I think it is port

[@drewthompson7457]

@@chickenfarm09 : it took a while to find - you're right the hybrid is port injection only, with GDI on the 2 l turbo.

[@doughacker8941]

@@drewthompson7457 yep carrying that dirt right out of there after it circulates through the engine 200 thousand times! Where is the dirt coming from?

[@drewthompson7457]

@@doughacker8941 : I had a Saturn, aluminum engine, that ALWAYS had black oil, and I changed oil more often than spec. I suspect aluminum oxide, as that sandpaper is also black. But it appears the filter did filter everything but the color, as the engine lasted 11 years and at 250,000 was still running fine. (car was sold as I needed something different when I retired). Edit: My present 10 yr old GDI also has black oil. Oil rated "SN" is supposed to be easier on timing chains in GDI engines. I also added a oil catch can. I t doesn't catch much oil, likely due to the oil separator in the engine, but it does collect some watery byproducts that I'd rather not have coke the valves.

[@karaburma381]

Changing synthetic oil at 2000 miles, what a waste of money

[@BlakesCars2]

You win stupid comment of the day

[@karaburma381]

@@BlakesCars2 And you won the stupid video of the year

[@BlakesCars2]

@@karaburma381 the video was one of the first maverick oil change videos and has made me over $600 so yeah I’ll continue making stupid videos LOL

[@BlakesCars2]

@@karaburma381 the video was one of the first maverick oil change videos and has made me over $600 so yeah I’ll continue making stupid videos and getting stupid comments from people like you making me more money LOL

[@NK-ch1cj]

@@BlakesCars2 Based. Thanks for the video, by the way

[@tstockton2083]

Ford released a service update to 5W-20 instead