Regular oil changes are one of the most important ways to maintain vehicle engines. When it comes to high-performance automobiles like the Ford Mustang, oil changes become even more important. The following steps outline how to change oil in a Ford Mustang.
1.Assemble the materials:
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- Socket to fit oil plug
- Socket wrench
- Oil filter wrench
- Drain pan
- Vehicle jack
- Jack stands
- Large Ziplock bag and latex gloves (optional)
- 6 quarts of engine oil (use the VIN lookup function on an auto parts store website to find the right oil).
- Fresh oil filter
Before beginning, warm up the engine to allow the oil to drain more completely.
2. Jack the car up:
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- Front: Position the jack under the car’s K member and raise the vehicle enough to position the jack stands on either side of the jack, then lower the car onto the jack stands.
- Rear: Place the jack under the differential (set a wood block on top of the jack to protect the differential from wear and damage), raise the car, and place the jack stands under the axle tubes.
- Reverse the above steps to lower the vehicle after the oil change is complete.
3. Drain the oil:
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- Remove the oil cap under the hood of the car.
- Find the drain plug(s). Older Mustangs may have two.
- Place the drain pan under the plug.
- Loosen the plug(s) with the socket and socket wrench, then remove them by hand.
- Let the oil drain into the pan.
- Replace the plug(s), hand-tighten and give each an 1/8 of a turn with the socket wrench.
4. Remove, inspect and change the filter if needed:
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- Loosen the filter by turning the filter wrench counterclockwise.
- Place the Ziplock bag over the filter to keep any draining oil off the car’s chassis, then spin the filter off
