My son wanted to learn how to do an oil change. So we took the opportunity to do the Mustangs first oil change ourselves. Everything was going fine until we got to the oil filter. It seems the factory torqued the sucker on so tight we could not get it off by hand. When we used an oil filter wrench we had little luck there as well. eventually we were able to get the thing off after about an hour of sweat and muscle. The filter ended up being crushed a bit. The filter was on so tight. I had to turn it 2 times before it started to turn easily. Way to go UAW. I guess they never heard the rule that you only hand tighten an oil filter not torque it down
Any way, we had a good time and the customary test drive was a blast. Good Father and Son time together.
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2008 V6 Mustang w/ Pony and Premium Package, BBK Cold Air Intake, Ford Racing Exhaust , Ford Racing K lowering springs.
... Dad! You guys probably had a wicked good time even with the filter problems. I had the same kind of problem with a Ford F-150 I bought in August 2000 ... the filter was on so tight I had to punch a hole in it and turn it with a screwdriver to get it off. Maybe the factory does things this way just to cause us grief ...
Still, I'm sure the time together was worth the effort!
just a question!! What kind of oil did you use? I am curious cause I would like to know what some people run in their Mustangs. I use amsoil synthetic, but what do you guys use?
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2006 4.0L V6 Mustang- Pony Package, Shelby GT500 Spoiler, JLT CAI, SCT X3 Tuner, 93 Octane Tune, Magnaflow Catback Exhaust, Bosch Iridium Spark Plugs, Firestone Firehawk GT Tires, 8.8 GT Rear Axle, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, Ford Racing Trac-Loc, Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-30, Amsoil Synthetic Severe Gear Oil 75w-90 w/ Friction Modifier, Powerslot Rotors, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Fog & Headlight HIDs.
I have this same problem with every car I buy; new or used.
The morons that get stuck doing oil changes at shops ALWAYS crank the filter tight...
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My 2005 Sonic Blue Premium coupe is my 1st Mustang, but it is my 24th Ford... AEM CAI, custom exhaust, SCT tuner w/ BamaChips tunes, side window louvers, Mach 1 style functional hood scoop, 235/60/16s.
the filter was on so tight I had to punch a hole in it and turn it with a screwdriver to get it off.
I had to use the same solution once on a different vehicle too.
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2005 V6Mustang coupe. Automatic. Black with Charcoal Interior
Mods: JLT CAI, Bamachips 91 race tune, single Mustang V8 muffler, Mustang V8 swaybars
Looks: smoke front turn signals, sequential taillights, 14" shorty antenna, MRT rear window louvers and a little chrome for the interior 2000 C5 Corvette convertible, Torch Red with Black Interior. Full of options, Corsa exhaust 1990 Ford Bronco 351ci engine- it runs.
I had the same problem with mine, but after a couple of strong pulls with the wrench it came off. Way to set your son on the right path. It's a lot more fun to do it yourself, and you save money. Not to mention my wife looks at me pretty longingly every time I change the oil in our cars. Thank God I have a real woman.
Someone had asked earlier about which oil to use ... Seriously, ROYAL PURPLE! I actually keep meaning to add it to my mod list, and no I'm not joking. The car feels so much better with RP over normal oil. That stuff is worth the money.
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Old Car (Now Traded): 2005 Mustang V6 -- Screaming Yellow -- Black Leather ... Mods:
Superchips tune, K&N Air Filter, GT muffler
Royal Purple Oil - Trust Me, 20in. DLP Ninja wheels
Armor All
yea changing your own oil is a special bond between a man and his car . whats with your son he looks way to clean wheres the oil? that shirt woulda been ruined if i was wearing it
Did First Oil Change 
It seems the factory torqued the sucker on so tight we could not get it off by hand. When we used an oil filter wrench we had little luck there as well. eventually we were able to get the thing off after about an hour of sweat and muscle. The filter ended up being crushed a bit. The filter was on so tight. I had to turn it 2 times before it started to turn easily. Way to go UAW.
I guess they never heard the rule that you only hand tighten an oil filter not torque it down
, Ford Racing K lowering springs.
