2022 Wildtrak 2.7L Oil Change

robertmessner

Dec 04, 2023

Had the dealer change my oil for the first time and decided to change it myself this time. No issues, removed the steel cover to access the oil pan. Replaced the drain plug with an UPR Billet Easy Oil Drain Plug in the hopes of not needing to replace it each oil change. Time will tell if it was a good investment at $50. For the oil filter replacement, I needed a 1-1/16" wrench to unscrew the filter housing. Replacement of the filter was easy, hardest part was removing the 3 o-rings for replacement on the cover. Finally I added the 6 quarts of oil and primed my engine by holding down both the accelerator and the brake and pressing the start button. The engine turns over to prime the motor. Hope this post is helpful to anyone doing this on their Bronco.

Nminus1, Deano Bronc

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Dec 04, 2023

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Chief Ron

Dec 04, 2023

I just reused the plastic plug on my 2.7, seems to work just fine on a reuse or 2.

Chief Ron, robertmessner

Dec 04, 2023

If $50 was your cost, does this include the extra tools you had to purchase? I currently pay $62 for an oil change at the dealer. For 12 bucks I will continue to go there. I don't have to find a place to get rid of the oil. I've been told some places are starting to charge for that service. Thanks for the info.

Chief Ron

Dec 04, 2023

Good oil change report - Thanks!! I'm most impressed with your lift too. Gonna put a home garage lift on my Christmes list!!

Cheers

Chief Ron

Dec 04, 2023

MIGeezer
If $50 was your cost, does this include the extra tools you had to purchase? I currently pay $62 for an oil change at the dealer. For 12 bucks I will continue to go there. I don't have to find a place to get rid of the oil. I've been told some places are starting to charge for that service. Thanks for the info.

My Ford dealer charged $90 for the first Bronco oil change. You got a deal! My local AutoZone takes burnt oil at no charge.

Chief Ron, Deano Bronc

Dec 05, 2023

awesome garage

Dec 09, 2023

Does the dealer use full synthetic? Just curious what you get for $60-90 dollars. New drain plug too?

2022 Bronco 2dr Basesquatch 2.7
Carbonized Grey Mod Bumper Rock rails Brush guard Hitch Pod lights Black bead locks KMA-367

Dec 12, 2023

Nminus1
Does the dealer use full synthetic? Just curious what you get for $60-90 dollars. New drain plug too?

Based on the condition of the oil plug, it appears that my dealer reused the old one and did not replace it. The oil I used was a synthetic blend following my bronco manual but my dealer did not specify what oil they used. After 4800 miles it was very runny and dark colored. I know they replaced the oil filter cartridge and oil, but that's it from what I could see. No tire rotation, that was extra as well as an air and cabin filter.

Dec 13, 2023

I undertstand peeps who do not want to change their own oil. It can get messy if you spill, and then you have to get rid of the oil, etc.
I don't trust the dealer or want to wait around for my truck to get serviced, I live out of town, so dropping it off is a PITA etc. For those like me who don't mind doing their own oil change I thought I would share how I get my oil, filter and plug, for cheap, from Amazon:

Hope that helps anyone who is interested.

2022 Bronco 2dr Basesquatch 2.7
Carbonized Grey Mod Bumper Rock rails Brush guard Hitch Pod lights Black bead locks KMA-367

Chief Ron, Deano Bronc

Dec 13, 2023

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robertmessner
Had the dealer change my oil for the first time and decided to change it myself this time. No issues, removed the steel cover to access the oil pan. Replaced the drain plug with an UPR Billet Easy Oil Drain Plug in the hopes of not needing to replace it each oil change. Time will tell if it was a good investment at $50. For the oil filter replacement, I needed a 1-1/16" wrench to unscrew the filter housing. Replacement of the filter was easy, hardest part was removing the 3 o-rings for replacement on the cover. Finally I added the 6 quarts of oil and primed my engine by holding down both the accelerator and the brake and pressing the start button. The engine turns over to prime the motor. Hope this post is helpful to anyone doing this on their Bronco.

Thanks for the info on the oil priming. I knew there was a way to do that but usually forget by the time I change my oil.
This is the new oil plug that I purchased and put a flexible hose on it so the oil wouldn't go splashing everywhere when you release the plug. Which plug did you buy?
https://thebronconation.com/bronco-...-the-info-you-need-t.16445/page-2#post-254048

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

Jan 13, 2024

#11

robertmessner
Based on the condition of the oil plug, it appears that my dealer reused the old one and did not replace it. The oil I used was a synthetic blend following my bronco manual but my dealer did not specify what oil they used. After 4800 miles it was very runny and dark colored. I know they replaced the oil filter cartridge and oil, but that's it from what I could see. No tire rotation, that was extra as well as an air and cabin filter.

The drain plug isn’t a one time use part, it can be reused

Jan 13, 2024

#12

I believe Ford recommends to use a new one but I agree I think they can be re-used. Since they are cheap I just use a new one.
I am a very strong believer in synthetic oil, especially on turbos, but that's an owner decision. I get 5 quarts for $22 at Amazon, its cheap insurance. For some reason my amazon links were blocked in the above post.

Blocked again :-)

2022 Bronco 2dr Basesquatch 2.7
Carbonized Grey Mod Bumper Rock rails Brush guard Hitch Pod lights Black bead locks KMA-367

Jan 28, 2024

#13

Nminus1
I believe Ford recommends to use a new one but I agree I think they can be re-used. Since they are cheap I just use a new one.
I am a very strong believer in synthetic oil, especially on turbos, but that's an owner decision. I get 5 quarts for $22 at Amazon, its cheap insurance. For some reason my amazon links were blocked in the above post.

Blocked again :)

Only if there’s damage. The O- rings don’t usually wear out that fast

Jan 28, 2024

#14

Nminus1
I believe Ford recommends to use a new one but I agree I think they can be re-used. Since they are cheap I just use a new one.
I am a very strong believer in synthetic oil, especially on turbos, but that's an owner decision. I get 5 quarts for $22 at Amazon, its cheap insurance. For some reason my amazon links were blocked in the above post.

Blocked again :)

5 quarts?

Jan 30, 2024

#15

WTF is going with Bronco Nation? Sideways pics, blocked images and links...what's next?

2022 Bronco 2dr Basesquatch 2.7
Carbonized Grey Mod Bumper Rock rails Brush guard Hitch Pod lights Black bead locks KMA-367

Jan 30, 2024

#16

gtabert
5 quarts?

Six quarts

2022 Bronco 2dr Basesquatch 2.7
Carbonized Grey Mod Bumper Rock rails Brush guard Hitch Pod lights Black bead locks KMA-367

Jan 30, 2024

#17

Nminus1
Six quarts

Is Ford still putting in the 7 quarts that was drained out of the 2.7 for the first couple of production years?

Jan 30, 2024

#18

Nminus1
Six quarts

Six quarts for $22?

Curious, What kind of oil can you buy for $3.60 a quarts?

Jan 30, 2024

#19

extra toasty
Is Ford still putting in the 7 quarts that was drained out of the 2.7 for the first couple of production years?

I put 7 in when I do my change, it will not hurt, extra oil = better cooling and less chance of starvation. Years ago in the 69/70 Boss 302 Ford upped the 5 quarts fill to 7 quarts. You would but a different dipstick to get the proper reading. No, you did not install a larger oil pan. Something most owners at the time would heed. Once the oil is flowing no fear of foaming, besides they had a windage tray, I'd think the 2.7 has one as well.

extra toasty

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