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How do you change the oil in a Ford Fusion?

I want to start changing my own oil, but I’ve never done it before, and I really don’t want to mess it up. How do you do an oil change on a Ford Fusion?

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Jessie Devine · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you want to start doing your own oil changes! You’ll save a bunch of money and learn a lot about your car.
To change the oil in your
Ford
, you’ll need:
  • 5 quarts of new 5W-20 oil
  • Funnel
  • Oil drain pan
  • Cup-style oil filter wrench or strap wrench
  • Metric open-end wrench set
  • New oil filter
Here’s what to do:
  • Get under your Ford Fusion (if you have jacks, use them)
  • Your Fusion may or may not have an oil filter cover. If it does, unscrew and remove it.
  • Put the oil drain pan in place to catch the old oil
  • Use the wrench to remove the oil drain plug
  • Remove the oil drain plug to let the oil drain into the pan until it stops
  • Remove the oil filter
  • Clean the oil filter cover and the place where it seals to the car
  • Lubricate the o-ring with new oil, then use the oil filter wrench to install the oil filter
  • Reinstall the drain plug and if necessary, the oil filter cover
Now you’ll add new oil:
  • Pop the hood
    and remove the oil filler cap
  • Use the funnel to add 4.5 quarts of new oil
  • Replace the oil filler cap and close the hood.
You’re done! Good job!
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