Oil Change On Ford Galxy V6 2.8

[dave11674]

ok ive read thru this thread many a times looking for info on this

so finally got myself under car and took pics as i did it :)

 

take a look at this pic from underside front of car...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/dave11674/galaxy1-1.jpg

 

take notes of all 3 points

point 1 = oil sump drain plug

point 2 = filter drain plug

point 3 = filter cap

 

may not be correct names but as you look at the pic im sure ull understand :)

 

to start with stick a can of STP in and idle for 5-10 mins to break down any gunk inside.

DONT drive the vehicle with this STP in the engine.

now get the vehicle jacked up and on axle stands if u feel safer

i did this on my drive.

 

now with galaxy up, i took out (1) and let drain into an old bucket.

after 10 mins it was practically drained dry.

now put sump plug back in (1) with a new washer (reccomended) and tighten up firmly.

pull the bucket under the filter drain plug (2) and drain that for 5 mins.

once drained replace plug (2) or bits of oil will drip down your arm whilst taking of the filter cap.

now get your BIG half inch socket on the end of the filter cap(3) its a 36mm socket you'll need.

twist anti-clockwist strongly but slowly if you know what i mean

this cap is made of some kind of plastic so we dont want to rag it off :S

once off ull see the old oil filter pushed up snugly inside.....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/dave11674/galaxy7.jpg

this is a pic of mine replaced with a new one

it simply pulls down.

pull old one out but take note of which way it came out, one end i think has a wider opening which goes up first.

push new filter up in its place firmly.

in your new filter box you should get a new round rubber seal.

this replaces the one which is on the filter cap we have just removed

i dipped my new one in the old oil just to lubricate it up a little and slid back on.

now screw the filter cap (3) back on to hand tight and use ratchet to tighten it up a little more, not too much or it will crack and ur fooked lol.

now replace the filter drain plug (2) and tighten up. if you didnt do so b4

 

your now ok to lower the car if everything is tightened back up to how you like and wont fall off car with vibrations.

 

the galaxy v6 2.8 takes 5.7l oil ! ! !

i put the 5l bottle straight in and it came just above the mark.

i left it like this as the oil is new and thick.

so run for a week and check levels

it will probably thin out and need topping up.

 

 

few more pics.....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/dave11674/galaxy3.jpg

oil filter housing ^^

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/dave11674/galaxy5.jpg

oil filter removed^^

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/dave11674/galaxy6.jpg

filter cap (3)

 

hope this helps some people out :)

 

 

dave

[Guest HairyPlateEater]

Excellent post Dave .... I'm sure many members will find it very useful.

 

Link posted in FAQ recommendation thread.