I just changed the oil on my Badlands. I removed the skid plate; it wasn't that bad, but it would have been nice if Ford had designed some small removable hatches to access the drain plug and filter. You can get synthetic blend Motorcraft oil and filter at Walmart for around $35. I took my time, and it took about 45 minutes. I don't trust quickie lubes with my vehicles.
the 2024 big bend uses a fiberboard undercarriage cover held on by 13 t30 torx head screws (not bolts) and 2 plastic fasteners. Then you bend it to clear a rear "v" lip. To install just needed screw back on about snug finger tight and skip those fasteners as they weren't really needed. To lift the car i drove onto a few pieces 2x6
I have the Badlands as well. I changed my own oil for years, also worked in a Chevy dealer for a time. Since I live in an apartment I no longer change my own oil. One thing I like about taking it to the dealer or qualified mechanic is they aren’t just changing your oil. They’re taking note of other components and potential issues. Not all car owners know what to look for so I believe it’s a good idea to have a qualified shop do your oil at least every third change. I change mine every 5000 kms/3000 miles. Enjoy your matching sports!!
Make sure you check your oil level on the dipstick, both times I went the oil level was low 3/4 of a quart low , imagine the money there Saving if they do the low oil level to everyone ,jiffy lube also did it , they actually had me drive back in because they forgot to tighten the drain plug they told me
Dude, the dealership or especially a jiffy lube like place will strophe piss out of your fasteners holding on the lower oil guard at a minimum. Eventually you'll pay the price for letting anyone work on your car that does not give a damn. ALWAYS do it yourself!
I would never take my vehicles to one of those Jiffy-Lube kind of places. You never know what kind and grade of oil they use. Plus the "technicians" are usually low grade individuals. Do it yourself if possible or take it to a trusted shop.
My wife put 30k miles on her big bend in the last year. I have changed her oil 4 times at around 6.5-7k miles. Going 10k is not a good idea.. Skid plate takes maybe 5 min off and 5 back on with impact driver. Hand thread the screws first. Mob1 20k full synthetic oil at Walmart $28. Fram xg 20k filter about $10. So $40 or a bit less. Savings of $40 using the best oil and knowing it is done right. X 4 saves 160. Well worth an hour of my time.
I have the badlands too. It is the first vehicle with a skid plate that I’ve had. The skid plate has a little bit of weight. I’ve done it twice on mine. It’s a extra step. I personally like doing mine and can see why most people wouldn’t.
It’s only a t30 “star” screwdriver head for those under carriage screws and the pushpins can be popped out with a flat head screwdriver, it only takes another 10 mins to remove and another for assembly. Don’t discourage saving yourself from an $80-$100 oil change cost if you have some extra time and can remove some screws.
@@TheManToys yeah it only took an extra 15 min to take out all of the screws for the cover and then 10 to put them back on later. Definitely jack the car up or put it on ramps, im thin and i really struggled getting under the car not to mention use wrenches and screwdrivers under there.
I actually agree. They told me that i have to come back half of the recommended miles. Ill do it myself next time. Was in a hurry and felt overwhelmed.
Yea the screws are annoying but could be worse. I have the Big Bend so I know it’s easy. The badlands you have I can’t speak for because I don’t know it’s it’s the same removal process as the big bend. Either way I had a dondge dart I would take in to get serviced. Seemed I was missing something every time I got the car back.
I have the Big Bend and it is cake.. Yea it's a pain to remove the 8 to 10 bolts holding the cover but it takes like 5 min to do and is light.. Just slides off. Also $65 for oil and filter? Ouch.. Where do you buy? It costs me like $25 to $30 at Walmart for Penzoil Plat for 5qt and $8 for Puralate One Boss filter. I find the auto shops oil is like double the cost and you don't need a K&N filter..there is better at cheaper if you watch other channels. I just spent $100 for oil and tire rotate at dealer.. But that's because it's winter here and to cold to do on my own.. It's the only time I go out and and someone else do it. Since the video have you done yourself yet?
I will say don't ever stop learning how to do these things on your own most people that have car knowledge should be able to even flush out their radiator now even the average mechanic won't resurface a engine on their own things that take out the engine have a mechanic do it but don't let these dealerships over charge yall
I just changed the oil on my Badlands. I removed the skid plate; it wasn't that bad, but it would have been nice if Ford had designed some small removable hatches to access the drain plug and filter. You can get synthetic blend Motorcraft oil and filter at Walmart for around $35. I took my time, and it took about 45 minutes. I don't trust quickie lubes with my vehicles.
Thanks. I wished Ford made it easy to access as well.
the 2024 big bend uses a fiberboard undercarriage cover held on by 13 t30 torx head screws (not bolts) and 2 plastic fasteners. Then you bend it to clear a rear "v" lip. To install just needed screw back on about snug finger tight and skip those fasteners as they weren't really needed. To lift the car i drove onto a few pieces 2x6
I have the Badlands as well. I changed my own oil for years, also worked in a Chevy dealer for a time.
Since I live in an apartment I no longer change my own oil.
One thing I like about taking it to the dealer or qualified mechanic is they aren’t just changing your oil. They’re taking note of other components and potential issues.
Not all car owners know what to look for so I believe it’s a good idea to have a qualified shop do your oil at least every third change.
I change mine every 5000 kms/3000 miles.
Enjoy your matching sports!!
Thanks
The cars will last a lot longer if you do the oil changes at 5000 miles. 10K changes just leads to a sludged up engine.
I wonder why manufacturers these days changed the oil change interval to 10K.
Thank you so much for your overview on how to change oil in my badlands.
Glad it was helpful!
Don't let jiffy lube touch your $40,000 vehicle, do it yourself please, it's a couple bolts to get to the oil plug and filter.
They are going to strip out the bolts.
Thank you.
Thank you bro I got the 2023 outer Banks black on black leather appreciate the info I'm going to do it
Thanks. OB are nice.
That’s why I just got 80,000 mile maintenance plan. Don’t have to worry about anything
I would but I have a bad habit of not keeping cars that long.
Make sure you check your oil level on the dipstick, both times I went the oil level was low 3/4 of a quart low , imagine the money there
Saving if they do the low oil level to everyone ,jiffy lube also did it , they actually had me drive back in because they forgot to tighten the drain plug they told me
Thank you.
Dude, the dealership or especially a jiffy lube like place will strophe piss out of your fasteners holding on the lower oil guard at a minimum. Eventually you'll pay the price for letting anyone work on your car that does not give a damn. ALWAYS do it yourself!
Thanks for the tip.
Since I have the Badlands I will not even attempt it, thank you!
Exactly what I said. Lol
I would never take my vehicles to one of those Jiffy-Lube kind of places. You never know what kind and grade of oil they use. Plus the "technicians" are usually low grade individuals. Do it yourself if possible or take it to a trusted shop.
I agree. Doing it myself now
jiffy lube cost me $45k dollars last time i went there 23 years ago
A ten minute video to say what could be said in two minutes.
Lol. You’re right. But i posted it in UA-cam and not on TikTok. It was supposed to be a an oil change video until it wasn’t.
I found it to be very insightful, maybe you should work on your attention span
I change my bronco every 3k miles. I trust myself over the dealership. Takes me 20 minutes.
Next one I’m definitely doing it myself.
Bronco sport Big Bend is 7 screws to remove cover
Oil filter is $7-$8 and the oil is around $30. Max is $40 for filter and oil
Yeah, no. That's way too much for an oil change. I change my wife's bronco and my Infiniti in under an hour for about $100
My wife put 30k miles on her big bend in the last year. I have changed her oil 4 times at around 6.5-7k miles. Going 10k is not a good idea.. Skid plate takes maybe 5 min off and 5 back on with impact driver. Hand thread the screws first. Mob1 20k full synthetic oil at Walmart $28. Fram xg 20k filter about $10. So $40 or a bit less. Savings of $40 using the best oil and knowing it is done right. X 4 saves 160. Well worth an hour of my time.
I definitely agree. I’m definitely doing it myself next time.
I have the badlands too. It is the first vehicle with a skid plate that I’ve had. The skid plate has a little bit of weight. I’ve done it twice on mine. It’s a extra step. I personally like doing mine and can see why most people wouldn’t.
I will take the time to do it myself next time.
It’s only a t30 “star” screwdriver head for those under carriage screws and the pushpins can be popped out with a flat head screwdriver, it only takes another 10 mins to remove and another for assembly. Don’t discourage saving yourself from an $80-$100 oil change cost if you have some extra time and can remove some screws.
Definitely doing it myself next time.
@@TheManToys yeah it only took an extra 15 min to take out all of the screws for the cover and then 10 to put them back on later. Definitely jack the car up or put it on ramps, im thin and i really struggled getting under the car not to mention use wrenches and screwdrivers under there.
I would hardly trust a ford mechanic let alone jiffy lube to reinstall all the screws. I do mine myself.
I actually agree. They told me that i have to come back half of the recommended miles. Ill do it myself next time. Was in a hurry and felt overwhelmed.
Yea the screws are annoying but could be worse. I have the Big Bend so I know it’s easy. The badlands you have I can’t speak for because I don’t know it’s it’s the same removal process as the big bend. Either way I had a dondge dart I would take in to get serviced. Seemed I was missing something every time I got the car back.
I have the Big Bend and it is cake.. Yea it's a pain to remove the 8 to 10 bolts holding the cover but it takes like 5 min to do and is light.. Just slides off.
Also $65 for oil and filter? Ouch.. Where do you buy? It costs me like $25 to $30 at Walmart for Penzoil Plat for 5qt and $8 for Puralate One Boss filter. I find the auto shops oil is like double the cost and you don't need a K&N filter..there is better at cheaper if you watch other channels.
I just spent $100 for oil and tire rotate at dealer.. But that's because it's winter here and to cold to do on my own.. It's the only time I go out and and someone else do it.
Since the video have you done yourself yet?
No I haven't. Time came and I traded it in for an F150.
I will say don't ever stop learning how to do these things on your own most people that have car knowledge should be able to even flush out their radiator now even the average mechanic won't resurface a engine on their own things that take out the engine have a mechanic do it but don't let these dealerships over charge yall
great point.
Sooooooo cheap. Lol. Couldn’t have chosen a worst place to take your vehicle to. Smh
I don’t disagree about me being cheap. Lol
I will try to change mine and see how I feel after that, thanks for the info!
Let me know. I was like. Nope!
If you cannot afford the car and maintenance then you should sell it
Great advise.