Changing Oil in 2001 Ford Ranger

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Gary Loveless - 10 Jul 2008 13:53 GMT

What all do I need to change the oil? This is my WAG:

Oil Filter
(4) Quarts of Oil (What Grade?)
Oil Catch Pan
Oil FIlter Wrench

Am I missing anything?

Can you still dispose of your old oil at PepBoys or another Auto Parts
store? What auto parts store do you recommend to get the above listed
items?

TIA,

Gary

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aarcuda69062 - 10 Jul 2008 18:20 GMT

>
> What all do I need to change the oil? This is my WAG:
>
> Oil Filter

Motorcraft or Wix

> (4) Quarts of Oil

4.5 quarts unless it's a 4.0 V-6 which takes 5 quarts.

> (What Grade?)

5W20 semi synthetic blend. Motorcraft 5W20 semi synthetic is an
excellent oil and would be my recommendation.

> Oil Catch Pan
> Oil FIlter Wrench
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> Can you still dispose of your old oil at PepBoys or another Auto Parts
> store?

Best to ask the store.

> What auto parts store do you recommend to get the above listed
> items?

Whatever is convenient and fits your budget.

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Oren - 10 Jul 2008 19:39 GMT

>>
>> What all do I need to change the oil? This is my WAG:
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>> Oil Catch Pan
>> Oil FIlter Wrench

Wrench for drain plug

Rags

Hand cleaner.

>> Am I missing anything?

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Rudy - 10 Jul 2008 20:06 GMT

> Hand cleaner.

I wear nitrile (blue) gloves when changing the oil....I find that getting
used oily residue (and odor) off my hands and out from under fingernails a
chore.

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Rudy - 10 Jul 2008 20:09 GMT

>> Can you still dispose of your old oil at PepBoys or another Auto Parts
>> store?

Yes

>> What auto parts store do you recommend to get the above listed items?

WalMart unless a local Auto parts store has a "oil rebate" deal going on.
Check your Sunday paper ads for "sales" flyers/ oil coupons

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