How to Change Engine Oil and Filter on Ford B-Max (JK8)
A replacement guide from AUTODOC.
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A video tutorial is available for a similar car model. The procedure shown might vary slightly depending on your car's design.
This replacement procedure can be used for: FORD B-Max (JK8) 1.6 Ti, FORD B-Max (JK8) 1.4.
This tutorial was created based on the replacement procedure for a similar car part on: FORD Focus Mk2 Estate (DA_, FFS, DS) 1.4.
Tools You Might Need
- All-purpose cleaning spray
- Oil filter cup socket 76-30F
- Impact socket #10
- Impact socket #13
- Ratchet wrench
- Torque wrench
- Flat screwdriver
- Oil drain pan
- Funnel
- Fender cover
Tip from AUTODOC:
- Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement Procedure: FORD B-Max (JK8)
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Open the hood.
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Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
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Unscrew the oil filler plug.
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Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Image Description: A car is being lifted using a jack, preparing for work underneath.
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Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.
Image Description: A person is working underneath the car, undoing fasteners on the oil pan lower cover.
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Remove the oil pan cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a ratchet wrench.
Image Description: Tools, including a socket wrench and flat screwdriver, are being used to remove the oil pan cover.
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Put a waste oil container with at least 4 L capacity under the drainage hole.
Image Description: An oil drain pan with a funnel is positioned under the car's engine to collect used oil.
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Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Image Description: A hand uses a socket wrench to unscrew the oil drain plug.
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Drain the used oil.
Image Description: Used engine oil is shown draining from the oil pan into a collection container.
Tip:
- Caution! The oil may be hot.
- Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
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Move the container under the oil filter.
Image Description: The oil drain pan has been moved to be positioned under the oil filter.
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Unscrew the oil filter.
Image Description: A hand is shown unscrewing the old oil filter.
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Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
Image Description: The old oil filter is being placed into a container.
Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
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Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Image Description: A hand uses a cleaning spray to clean the oil filter seat on the engine block.
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Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Image Description: A finger applies fresh oil to the rubber seal of the new oil filter.
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Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76-30F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Image Description: A new oil filter is being screwed into place, with a socket wrench nearby.
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Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Image Description: The area around the oil pan drainage hole is being cleaned.
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Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
Image Description: A hand uses a torque wrench and socket to tighten the new oil drain plug.
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Reinstall the oil pan lower cover. Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Image Description: The oil pan lower cover is being reinstalled onto the engine.
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Lower the car.
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Unscrew the oil filler plug. Insert the funnel.
Image Description: A funnel is being inserted into the engine's oil filler neck.
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Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3.7 L.
Image Description: New engine oil is being poured into the engine through the filler neck using a funnel.
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Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.
Image Description: An oil dipstick is being pulled out to check the engine oil level.
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Tighten the oil filler cap.
Image Description: A hand is shown tightening the oil filler cap.
Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
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Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Image Description: The car's dashboard is shown, with the oil pressure warning light illuminated.
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Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.
Image Description: An oil dipstick is being used to check the engine oil level after the engine has been run.
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Remove the fender protection cover.
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Close the hood.
AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Note that the oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.
- To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.
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