Does the GT have easy access to the filter or do you require to be a double-jointed contortionist with special tools to get at it? Getting my ride in a few weeks and need to know if DIY is feasible vice the local oil joint.

 

i had no problem, i was on the ground with the ryno ramps. you may need to get and oil filter remover tool. mine was realy snug and could not get it off by hand. besides that your good

 

are in the the air force too?

 

Chief:

You need to raise the car with ramps to get underneath. The filter faces down in the front of the engine on the drivers side. I used Fram filter DG2 as the replacement. ( I believe PH2 will also work if you use the std. orange fram filter).

It was a little tight to get off so I used a filter strap wrench and it came off easily.

Good luck with your new stang.

 

Its easy to get to but I had the dealer do the first change because I had read here on another thread awhile ago that they are dry sealed at the factory. This makes them a pain to get off the first time.

As long as the filter is wet sealed when its replaced it's a breeze to do on ramps.

 

I just changed my oil (again) this Sunday. No problems at all. Unlike older 4.6 vehicles, the 06 has the filter right up front with great access from the bottom. Like everyone said, you will need to lift the vehicle a bit (ramps or, in my case, a large floor jack under the K member) to get to the filter and the oil drain plug.

One thing I love about this engine is the oil drain plug (I'm easily amused!). Instead of using a flat gasket that you have to tighten down "correctly", it uses an o-ring in groove in the face of the bolt. This allows you to properly tighten down the bolt without worring about crushing the o-ring or not tightening it enough and having it loosen on you. It's a simple change, but it does improve the car noticably

 

Thanks for the replies. This is good news. My truck requires skid plate removal and other heroics to get it done and I've had cars that weren't so friendly. I've got ramps, jacks, stands and all, so I should be set.

Less people I need to let touch her..........

I may throw a shower for my new babe this weekend and get a case of oil and stock of filters! :clown: