Changing the engine oil 2.0 Ford Kuga 2 (aka Ford Escape 3) is a standard procedure for periodic vehicle maintenance. Any driver can change the oil and oil filter, there would be a desire. This photo report will show how easy it is to cope with changing the oil on Ford Kuga 2015 with 2.0 engine.
What you need to change the oil on Kuga 2
car ramps or jack and stops;
Torx T30 sprocket, keys for 7 and 15 or ratchet with heads of the same diameter;
container for old oil and funnel;
new oil and oil filter.
When to change and how much oil to fill in Ford Kuga 2
The frequency of changing the oil and oil filter of the Ford Kuga 2 engine is 15,000 km. IN difficult conditions operation, it will not be superfluous to reduce this interval, which is what some car owners do.
EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 will need 5.4 liters SAE oils 5W-30. The 1.6L EcoBoost will require 4.1 liters, while the 2.5L engine will require 5.4 liters.
How to change the oil on a Ford Kuga 2
Before replacing, warm up the engine so that the oil drains better.First you need to install the car on a flat surface, block rear wheels, raise the handbrake and jack up the front end. Or, as an option, raise the car on a lift, ramps, overpass or put it in a pit. Then open the hood unscrew the cap filler neck and pull out oil dipstick . It also helps to drain the oil quickly.
Now we need to remove the engine protection. To do this, unscrew 7 screws using a Torx sprocket and two bolts for 7.
Oil drain
The drain bolt is on the back oil pan and facing the rear of the car. It is necessary to substitute the container for the old oil and unscrew the bolt.
Drain the heated oil carefully so as not to burn yourself.
Carefully drain the oil into the container, screw the drain bolt back, replacing the washer on it. old the puck could stick To drain hole- it should be removed, in that case. The tightening torque of the drain bolt is 27-33 Nm.
Oil filter replacement
The oil filter is located at the front of the oil pan. After the oil is drained from the engine, you should move the container under the oil filter - a little oil will also drain from it.
In theory, the filter should be unscrewed by hand. But if there are difficulties with this, you may have to resort to the help of an oil filter remover. This can be purchased or made by hand. As a last resort, drive a screwdriver into the filter and use it as a lever.
Before installing a new filter, lubricate its O-ring with fresh oil. This will help form a better seal and prevent oil leakage.
Spin the filter does not stand harder than 1/4 turn after contact of the sealing ring with seat. If you tighten it tighter, the rubber band may be damaged and the oil will leak.
Oil fill
Double check that the drain bolt and oil filter are properly tightened before proceeding to the next step. Then put in place and screw the engine protection, remove the jack and insert the funnel into the engine filler neck. Pour oil into the engine.
It is far better to add a little oil than to overfill. Starting an overfilled engine will be difficult and may result in seal damage and oil leakage.
Filling in oil is slightly less than it should be, tighten the filler cap and insert the dipstick. Then start the engine for a few minutes, then turn it off and wait 10 minutes to allow the oil to drain into the crankcase.
Check the oil level on the dipstick: pull out the dipstick, wipe it, insert it back. Then pull it out again and look at the marks. Add oil to the engine so that the level reaches the upper mark.
What kind of oil to fill in Kuga 2
Ford recommends pouring oil into the engine SAE viscosity 5W-30. The oil filter that is installed on the Kuga 2.0 can be Fram PH3614, Purolator PL10241 and the like. average price such filters - about 200-300 rubles.
Ford Kuga is a compact urban crossover, one of the most affordable off-road models Ford. The machine has long been known as Russian motorists and service specialists. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Ford Kuga has a well-researched design, thanks to which it has established itself as a reliable and inexpensive car to maintain. Based on this, owners of used Ford Kuga are increasingly interested in the question of choosing the right Supplies. The desire of owners to find out about this cannot be surprising - if only because hardly anyone wants to service their car for nothing, and even on an expensive one. dealer center. For example, one of the elementary procedures available to everyone is the choice of oil in the engine. Let's take a look at it in detail Ford example Kuga with a 2.5-liter engine.
Having learned about the need to change the oil, a completely logical question arises - why do this if the liquid is poured on the factory conveyor. In addition, we are talking about the original factory oil, which meets all the parameters that are most optimal for Ford engine Kuga. But it is worth noting that even original oil loses over time beneficial features, and falls into disrepair. It leads to premature wear internal combustion engine components. Eventually, overheating and lack of lubrication can cause overhaul engine. To avoid this, it is necessary to change the oil in a timely manner, and there is a certain regulation in this regard.
Regulations
Replacement frequency engine oil, according to the manufacturer, in the case of the Ford Kuga is 20 thousand kilometers. This regulation does not take into account complex climatic conditions, so it can only be recommended to residents European countries with a favorable climate. And for Russian conditions replacement schedule is preferable every 10-15 thousand kilometers.
Checking the condition of the oil
In addition to the regulation, if necessary urgent replacement engine oil can still be seen by signs - by color and smell, as well as the level of remaining fluid. If during the level check it is found that the oil is black, or contains metal chips and stinks of burning, these signs clearly indicate the need for replacement. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the operation of the engine, fuel consumption, gear shifting, etc. Any deviation from the factory parameters may be the cause Bad quality oils.
Oil selection by parameters
There are many options to choose from quality oil. And the main classes can be distinguished tolerance and temperature viscosity, as well as standards for temperature viscosity, sulfur content, ash content, etc. It is generally accepted that oils from well-known manufacturers who have good reputation and have long been known around the world. So, further we will consider suitable brands of motor oils, as well as parameters for them, depending on each model year Ford Kuga with a 2.5-liter engine.
Lineup 2013
According to SAE standard
- All-weather - 10W-50, 15W-40, 5W-40
- Winter - 0W-40, 5W-50
- Summer - 20W-40, 25W-50
According to the API standard:
- Gasoline engines - SN + EC II
- Diesel engines - CJ+EC II
- Type - synthetic
- The best firms are Mobile, Castrol, Shell, ZIK, Lukoil, Xado, Valvoline, GT-Oil
Lineup 2014
According to SAE standard:
- All-weather - 10W-40, 15W-40
- Winter - 0W-40, 0W-50
- Summer - 20W-40, 25W-40
According to the API standard:
- Gasoline engines - SN + EC II
- Diesel engines - CJ+EC II
- Type - synthetic
- The best firms are Castrol, Shell, Mobile, ZIK, Xado
Lineup 2015
According to SAE standard:
- All season - 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50
- Winter - 0W-40, 0W-50
- Summer - 20W-40, 25W-40
According to the API standard:
- Gasoline engines - SN + EC II
- Diesel engines - CJ4 + EC II
- Type - synthetic
- The best firms are Shell, Mobile, Castrol, Xado
Lineup 2016
According to SAE standard:
- All-weather - 5W-40, 10W-50
- Winter - 0W-50
- Summer - 15W-50, 20W-40
According to the API standard:
- Gasoline engines - SN + EC II
- Type - synthetic
- The best firms are Shell, Castrol, Mobile
Lineup 2017
According to SAE standard:
- All-weather - 5W-50, 10W-50
- Winter - 0W-50
- Summer - 15W-50
According to the API standard:
- Petrol engines - SN+EC I
- Diesel engines - CJ4 + EC II
- Type - synthetic
- The best firms are Shell, Castrol Mobile.
Conclusion
So, in the process of choosing an oil, it is important to pay attention to the main parameters - the viscosity grade (SAE), as well as the acceptable API - an indicator of oil quality. This is true for both petrol and diesel engines. Let's take the 2013 Ford Kuga II variant as an example. For such a car, it is recommended to fill multigrade oil on synthetic basis, and with parameters 10W-50 SN+EC II . For later 2007 vehicles, it is better to use 0W-50 / SN + EC II fluid.
Ford Kuga is small but compact crossover manufactured by Ford motors. Production started in 2008. The car is built on an already known platform by C-MAX vehicles, Volvo V50, Volvo V40, Focus, Mazda 3 and Mazda 5. The lineup has two generations (second generation started in 2012) and one unfinished project under Ford name Kuga Coupe. This was supposed to be Ford's answer to then (2009) new BMW x6.
One person can serve Kuga without the help of a specialist (we are now talking about routine maintenance not about repair cases). All work comes down to the usual replacement of engine oil and cleaning filters. You should have a minimum set of tools, hand rags, an empty container for draining mining and, of course, new oil with suitable characteristics car engine.
Refueling volumes and oil selection
Quantity required oil depends on the configuration and power of a particular engine.
- Petrol 1.6 EcoBoost - 4.0 liters
- Diesel TDCi 2.0 - 5.5 liters
- Petrol HYDB 2.5 - 5.8 liters
- Liquid Molly 5W30
- Motul 8100 Econergy 5W30
- Specific 913D 5W30 - (recommended for diesel units)
- Lukoil GENESIS ARMORTECH 5W-30
- Castrol 5W30
The amount of oil required depends on the engine configuration. For example, a 1.6 EcoBoost engine with JQMA or JWMB configurations will require a little more than 4 liters.
- 2.0 TDCi (UFDA) - 5.5 L
- 2.5 (HYDB) - 5.8 l
Instruction
- Engine warming up. If the engine oil is in a cold state, then it takes a very long time to wait for it to drain, and not all dirty mining will merge. We need to clean the engine crankcase from old oil, the more it flows out the better - for this we warm up the engine to normal temperature 50-60 degrees.
- For easy access to the drain plug (and in some models the oil filter is also attached from the bottom) and the bottom of the car as a whole, you need to jack up or drive on viewing hole (the best option). Also, in some models, "protection" of the engine crankcase can be installed.
- For a better stack of old oil, you need to allow air into the engine - unscrew the filler cap (where we wake up later fresh oil). You can also pull out the dipstick.
- Substitutes a large container (equal to the amount of oil being poured).
- We unscrew the drain plug with a key. Sometimes drain plug made as usual "bolt" under the open-end wrench, and sometimes you can unscrew it with a four or hexagon. Do not forget to wear protective gloves, the oil will most likely wake up warm, but you need to be careful.
- We wait about 10-15 minutes until the mining drains into a basin or a cut plastic canister.
- An optional item but very effective! Engine flush special fluid not included in the service regulations and is not mandatory - but. A little confused, you will much better flush the engine from the old, black oil. At the same time, washing is carried out with the old oil filter within 5-10 minutes. You will be surprised what black oil out with this liquid. It is very easy to use this liquid. A detailed description must be included on the flush fluid label.
- We replace old filter on new. In some models, it is not the filter itself and the filter element that changes (usually yellow color). Impregnation of the filter with new oil before installation is mandatory procedure. Lack of oil in a new filter before starting the engine can cause oil starvation which in turn can deform the filter. In general, this is not a good thing. Remember to also lubricate the rubber o-ring before installation.
- Fill in new oil. After making sure that the drain plug is tightened, and installed new filter cleaning the oil, we can start filling in new oil, guided by the dipstick. The level must be between the minimum and maximum marks. Also, you need to remember that after the first start of the engine, a little oil will go away and the level will drop.
- In the future, when the engine is running, the oil level will probably change, be careful the first few days of operation. Complete re-check oil level on the dipstick after the first start.
