Can the oil filter on a 2008 mustang with 4.0L SOHC V6 be removed from inside the hood area or do you have to remove it from underneath the vehicle?
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15 years ago
Can the oil filter on a 2008 mustang with 4.0L SOHC V6 be removed from inside the hood area or do you have to remove it from underneath the vehicle?
on my '93 5.0 it can be either way.
And those two have HOW much in common?
I usually remove the filter from the bottom on my '69 with a 351W stroker and put the new one on from the top. Hope that helps Krieg. (sarcasm off)
(sar on) I usally poke a small hole in the filter with a sharp nail while on the car to let the oil drain out first. That way it is lighter and can be taken out from the top. (sar off)
Truth is, I cannot afford a 2008, and would rather drive a '93 with 8#s, (sar on) without the throttle lag and drone from the pipes. (sar off)
Well, truth is the '93 has an oil cooler on the filter that links over to the radiator, this is an old cop car, but that takes about 1 1/2 inch away from the height of the stock oil filter, and I havent found any good oil filters that fit and get stuck with what the oil changing places stick on it. From the bottom is very easy.
regarding the OP, I would try removing from the top first, you may want to do this when engine is cold. (I use cardboard on the ground to lay on, and change it that way too on the'93 (sar on) which dosent apply to a '08)
Underneath.
Ed
Thanks to all who replied. I appreciate it. Guess I'll be going under!
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