If I can reach it. I never have on the Ranger because it's out of reach from almost any angle. I do look at it, I have to in order to get the filter lined up at the right angle. The 3.0L filter location isn't the worst I've come across, but it is weird. I usually fish the filter out from the top after loosening, drop it down from the top, get it threaded through the wheel well, then tighten from the top. 4.0Ls are sooo much easier.