Wish me luck. 2014 navigator oil change

[Texchappy]

Going to do my first oil change in a few years — wife’s 2014 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L. Bought some penzoil platinum 5w30* and a Wix filter. Pulled out the Mityvac extractor but the hose has broken. Guess I’ll be doing it the old fashioned way

Think I should remember how to do it but if anyone has general or vehicle specific help I’d appreciate it.

* was the lowest cost of the name brands

 

[supton]

I think I did one of these a couple years ago? helping some kid out. Oil filter was way overtightened as was the drain plug; I wound up buying a tap to chase the oil plug threads on the pan. Thankfully no damage but had to get a new drain plug.

You might want to first crack the plug and make sure it spins properly--if not, stop and go out to get a replacement.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Well at least you have a chance to get an oil filter with better efficiency than you would likely get at the Oil change shop or Stealer ship. On a synthetic change my cost is usually 1/3 the Stealership cost and with better oil and filter.

 

[Kira]

Details are the story here.
How well are you equipped?
Got ramps? Considering doing something dangerous with whatever jack you have?

IF you need to buy a catch pan, get an "open style", like this.
https://www.amazon.com/WirthCo-3295...fix=oil+drain+pan,automotive,115&sr=1-19&th=1

Other styles splash a lot.

 

[Texchappy]

Details are the story here.
How well are you equipped?
Got ramps? Considering doing something dangerous with whatever jack you have?

IF you need to buy a catch pan, get an "open style", like this.
https://www.amazon.com/WirthCo-32953-Motorcycle-Prevents-Leak-Proof/dp/B009KVSYOE?crid=1I26HIZRRN3RB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4ob5fVZlv8efhktluNAdW4P72yszOZz5COjMLfW8Oeqw3ali3-0MXvpBhgUvQrhr8aJGcHim1ao70abLymM1FWqDxlLFC7nDNqY6EJ8KF8TZqmlFGbXZ4j0hQzoFVQIpT3tpK7DZk_BOmVg0OONSeOFjaNA1IEsOWtDmVwVNyMJmX780HD2hByKHDzTslP4eK57gRH3KW8iT9SFsxDs-pE7__xf5xIW_l8QmmgFuu5WszOS7g7GlKH0UFM9xPBLi1r8zqVLZ4zHrd4_2fA5YxAvgc5aL-IEI6zJDiYDRjqE.SHbkPRGniAcU4ZfdZXAPVZolg-M1dFsaF6vcTlyxwMQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=oil+drain+pan&qid=1752862523&s=automotive&sprefix=oil+drain+pan,automotive,115&sr=1-19&th=1

Other styles splash a lot.

I still have all my tools including ramps*, AC jack, jack stands, a pig mat, and an open drain pan.

I’ve been taking it to a local 5 minute place. They’ve done a pretty good job but the last oil change got close to $120.


*iirc I might be able to slide under to change the oil without any lifting needed.

 

[panthermike]

Yes you very well might be able to slide under without lifting.

I don't remember these being too difficult, I have serviced my nieces 2007 F-150 many times. Biggest recommendations are be safe and double check your work. And of course check for leaks after it's running

 

[D60]

If the filter points the same as the 3V, I prefer a cup socket on a wobble on an extension. I'd go so far as to say it's mandatory.

The filter catch tray actually dumps 99% behind the xmember. In time I've learned where to put my drain pan near the front diff cover.

I service an '06 Expy, '07 F150 and two '08 F150s but I don't know if anything changed with the chassis by '14

 

[50yr Street Mech]

All very good info above ! I'll add one thing. Make sure the filter gasket on the old filter doesn't get stuck to the block, then you'll be double gasketing and cleaning up one hell of a mess . Smear a little oil on the filter gasket, hand tighten, then 1/4 turn with the wrench. BTW, I did that double gasket thing ONCE. I was in a rush, and never checked the old filter for the gasket. 4 qts on CONCRETE no less. What a mess. Had to buy Muriatic Acid to get all the oil out of the concrete Learned my lesson, big time. DON'T RUSH ANY JOB. You will make mistakes.