Doesn’t cranking it over spin the mechanical internals anyway? I get it’s not spinning as fast as running but the cams, bearings, pistons etc are still spinning so I don’t really get the purpose?
Ford recommends a new oil plug for each oil change. The crush washer is part of the plug. Yes if you watch the shot at 2:40 and 2:52 you can see how we access through the wheel well. We found it to be the easiest way for the filter to come out.
@@theiagchannel right, I saw uou go through the wheel well but isn't there a cover in the wheel well? did that have to be removed? thanks for the info.
@@winkydee No covers were removed in the wheel well to access the filter. We had the pleasure of being on a lift when performing this job, so that may have made things a little easier. The filter can also be accessed from underneath the vehicle, but may turn out to be more messy if you dont get out of the way of the falling oil fast enough!
Didi you have to remove the driver's side fender-well liner? In my 2019 Ranger I always had to remove that to get to the oil filter. It was a pain to do without breaking the plastic clips.
Can you try this on yours for me ? I’m no mechanic but I do all my own work and am pretty mechanically inclined but iv been keeping up with my wife’s bronco since new it barely 14k miles she’s had it for 2 years but I just changed the oil and after running it for a while a decided to remove the oil cap while it was running and it has a lot of air coming out (blow by) iv always been under the assumption that blow by is really bad but unlike other blowby iv seen there’s no smoke coming out just air pressure and little bit of oil sprinkling out because of the pressure behind it but is that normal for the 2.3 ? I can’t find anything on the forms
"A little bit of the air movement may be due to blow-by, as someone else pointed out (exhaust gases leaking past the rings and valve guides). However the vast majority of air movement you are feeling is due to the pistons moving up and down and pressurizing and depressurizing the crankcase. Air gets pulled up underneath each piston as it moves up, and pushed back down as the piston moves down. The crankcase is connected directly to the space under the valve cover (that’s how the oil that you add to the engine gets down to the crankcase). At higher RPMs, the air movement back and forth is so rapid that it evens out, and you can’t feel it as much"
@@iamroblesonyt Iv discovered it’s much more common/normal on these smaller 4cylinder engines right? I always thought blow-by was concerning growing up around V6 and v8
I'd say blow by is not the right term if the pressure equalizes with every stroke. Try doing the latex glove test. Make sure it's fairly sealed and secured with an extra rubber band so it doesn't fall in... If the glove doesn't continuously fill with air, then you know it's just normal air movement from the crank case. If it fills fairly rapidly, then the air is being sucked in from somewhere it shouldn't. It can be hard to tell if you just put your hand over the oil cap as the suction occurs just after the "blow".
As far as I have read, the 2.3 does not need to be changed unless it shows wear. The 2.7 has a plastic drain plug that needs to be replaced every time.
Primes the system. Basically, lubes up the engine before you actually start the engine and prevents wear on parts when starved of oil. It's actually a must and a very good option to have. Ford had some good engendering ideas... go figure. I doubt Jiffy lube would know about this, so I bet you we'll see a lot of failed bearings, and camshafts, etc...
We are not 100% sure for the manual transmissions on the Broncos. All the manual transmission Subarus require clutch to the floor and gas to the floor.
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Very cool, I didn't know about the Flat Foot Crank deal, thanks!
Glad to help
it would be nice if you showed how to find the filter
Doesn’t cranking it over spin the mechanical internals anyway? I get it’s not spinning as fast as running but the cams, bearings, pistons etc are still spinning so I don’t really get the purpose?
Very helpful, thanks.
Unless you have a vehicle lift, oil filter pliers are almost impossible.
Yea can some one make a oil filter relocation kit?? I’ve done my 2.3 and spent more time cleaning then changing it
I’ve always wondered if some cars had a built in way to prime the filter and oil system other than pulling either an injection or fuel pump relay
2 questions? New oil plug? And, how did you access through the wheel well? Isn't there a wheel well cover?
Ford recommends a new oil plug for each oil change. The crush washer is part of the plug. Yes if you watch the shot at 2:40 and 2:52 you can see how we access through the wheel well. We found it to be the easiest way for the filter to come out.
@@theiagchannel right, I saw uou go through the wheel well but isn't there a cover in the wheel well? did that have to be removed? thanks for the info.
@@winkydee No covers were removed in the wheel well to access the filter. We had the pleasure of being on a lift when performing this job, so that may have made things a little easier. The filter can also be accessed from underneath the vehicle, but may turn out to be more messy if you dont get out of the way of the falling oil fast enough!
Flat Foot Crank - how cool!! But - does it work on a manual? Press all three pedals?
yeah for manual u need to push all three, that's how I do it on mustangs
What size lift on it? Any gearing problems with the 2.3 motor? Any other changes done with them 37 on it?
Why don’t you have an electric socket wrench?
Do you have a video for spark plugs?
Didi you have to remove the driver's side fender-well liner? In my 2019 Ranger I always had to remove that to get to the oil filter. It was a pain to do without breaking the plastic clips.
Could you please post the part number for the OEM drain plug?
That oil valley is going to cause some people stress when they think they have an oil leak 😅
Nicely done. Not a fan of Motul in this application though.
Wait you use a new drain plug every oil change?
Yeah, Ford recommends a new plug with every oil change.
New drain plug? Why is it new?
Ford recommends replacement with each oil change.
Hold up. You need to change the oil drain plug each time?
Yes, Ford recommends a new plug with each oil change.
Can you try this on yours for me ? I’m no mechanic but I do all my own work and am pretty mechanically inclined but iv been keeping up with my wife’s bronco since new it barely 14k miles she’s had it for 2 years but I just changed the oil and after running it for a while a decided to remove the oil cap while it was running and it has a lot of air coming out (blow by) iv always been under the assumption that blow by is really bad but unlike other blowby iv seen there’s no smoke coming out just air pressure and little bit of oil sprinkling out because of the pressure behind it but is that normal for the 2.3 ? I can’t find anything on the forms
"A little bit of the air movement may be due to blow-by, as someone else pointed out (exhaust gases leaking past the rings and valve guides). However the vast majority of air movement you are feeling is due to the pistons moving up and down and pressurizing and depressurizing the crankcase. Air gets pulled up underneath each piston as it moves up, and pushed back down as the piston moves down. The crankcase is connected directly to the space under the valve cover (that’s how the oil that you add to the engine gets down to the crankcase). At higher RPMs, the air movement back and forth is so rapid that it evens out, and you can’t feel it as much"
@@iamroblesonyt Iv discovered it’s much more common/normal on these smaller 4cylinder engines right? I always thought blow-by was concerning growing up around V6 and v8
I'd say blow by is not the right term if the pressure equalizes with every stroke. Try doing the latex glove test. Make sure it's fairly sealed and secured with an extra rubber band so it doesn't fall in... If the glove doesn't continuously fill with air, then you know it's just normal air movement from the crank case. If it fills fairly rapidly, then the air is being sucked in from somewhere it shouldn't. It can be hard to tell if you just put your hand over the oil cap as the suction occurs just after the "blow".
Check level? What should it be at?
I know mine doesn’t have that plastic cover, even though I have the sas pkg. how often should you change the oil in this 2.3l engine?
We recommend following the service schedule outlined in the owner's manual.
the cover you remove to get to oil plug. is that cover plastic?
Yes, on some of the models.
do you need to replace the drain plug every time you change the oil?
Yes, Ford recommends changing it every time.
WHy would I change a drain plug every oil Change ...I don't see me doing that
@@concertscoastersandnitro725 Since the drain plug is plastic Ford recommends replacing it with every oil change.
@@theiagchannel it it be replaced just not with a plastic one
As far as I have read, the 2.3 does not need to be changed unless it shows wear. The 2.7 has a plastic drain plug that needs to be replaced every time.
What does flat foot crank do?
Primes the system. Basically, lubes up the engine before you actually start the engine and prevents wear on parts when starved of oil. It's actually a must and a very good option to have. Ford had some good engendering ideas... go figure.
I doubt Jiffy lube would know about this, so I bet you we'll see a lot of failed bearings, and camshafts, etc...
How does Flat Foot Crank work with Manual Transmission?
We are not 100% sure for the manual transmissions on the Broncos. All the manual transmission Subarus require clutch to the floor and gas to the floor.
Try holding the clutch and gas pedal fully down while attempting to start the vehicle. Most definitely try this BEFORE draining your oil to confirm!
@Toasty Great job, and thanks for the help with clarifying!
I push down all 3 pedals on my MT and it works. Maybe only 2 of the 3 are needed but I don’t care.
Step ZERO- purchase shop and or lift. I do not see links to either of these items.
The oil filter location on the 2.3 is an engineering disaster.
I’ve seen much worse
my toyota was definitely easier to change......... hope i can do this...
Wow, such a pain.