Texas White ST Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 New to group. Tried my first oil change over the weekend on my 2020 Edge ST @ 5,000 miles. Was able to remove the drain pan plug, however no success with the oil filter cap. Tried the 27mm oil filter socket w/ an angled ratchet, could not get it to budge and felt like i was stripping the rubberized 6 point head. Any tips for getting it off? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) It might be best to have the dealership remove it, seeing as the factory over-tightened it - they damage it, they replace it. It should just be bottomed out, no torque applied, seeing as it relies solely on the double O-rings to seal. Is that a six sided 27mm socket? Edited May 22, 2022 by 1004ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas White ST Posted May 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 1004Ron- yes 6 sided 27mm oil filter socket. figured it was over tightened with the 2 gasket rings on the cap. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) Below is a PDF download link to the 2.7L Ecoboost Engine Oil Draining and Filling procedure from the 2020 Edge Workshop Manual, which includes the following torque specification... Engine Oil Draining and Filling - 2.7L Ecoboost - 2020 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Good luck! Edited May 23, 2022 by Haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 It is expected that Ford, or any manufacturer, provide a torque value for everything, but I'll stick with bottoming out the filter housing and that's where I stop, and leave the double O-rings to do the sealing. My speculation is that the filter assy is assembled dry in the factory and and they apply torque after it bottoms out, and that causes the plastic threads to lock up - it Fords problem, have them fix it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) I tighten the housing to Ford's recommended torque specification just like I do for wheel lug nuts and all other critical components. Edited May 23, 2022 by handfiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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