Good morning guys!
I have a unique situation of which I am seeking feedback or insight on.
2011, Ford Ranger, 29k mi, 4.0v6, auto, 4x4, ext cab.
Yes you read it correctly, only 29,000 miles! 20Yrs from now it will still probably only have 39k!!
My Dad is now retired and seems to be trying to simplify all things in his life. One of these is vehicle maintenance. He tells me that the oil filter in truck is a PITA to change, I have never even put eyes on it to speak of its location in any way.
I generically suggested an oil filter relocation kit... Well, he took me up on the thought and started to do some research.
My only true experience with one is many years back, a friend and I did a v8 conversion to a Chevy S-10 (very common back in the 90's in the mini-truck or show truck world). We used one because the stock filter mount would simply not work due to space, we used a relocation kit (I think from JC Whitney) and mounted it to a frame rail.
My Dad was asking me several questions about doing this and wants to move forward dependent on insight we receive here.
I told him I had just the group to ask for info, BITOG! In a perfect world we would love to source one that moves the filter to the top of the engine compartment and takes a cartridge style filter like his new Forester or my Sorento takes. However we have only found ones that are traditional spin on style.
Questions/Concerns:
Is it even feasible to do?
Do you have a recommendation for a specific quality kit?
Do you think we would have a oil pressure issue due top length of lines and so on?
Any suggestions on location? (I obviously understand that it needs some level of protection in terms of location and that we should keep air flow in mind)
What other concerns or questions should we have?
Thank you for any help you can offer.
I have a unique situation of which I am seeking feedback or insight on.
2011, Ford Ranger, 29k mi, 4.0v6, auto, 4x4, ext cab.
Yes you read it correctly, only 29,000 miles! 20Yrs from now it will still probably only have 39k!!
My Dad is now retired and seems to be trying to simplify all things in his life. One of these is vehicle maintenance. He tells me that the oil filter in truck is a PITA to change, I have never even put eyes on it to speak of its location in any way.
I generically suggested an oil filter relocation kit... Well, he took me up on the thought and started to do some research.
My only true experience with one is many years back, a friend and I did a v8 conversion to a Chevy S-10 (very common back in the 90's in the mini-truck or show truck world). We used one because the stock filter mount would simply not work due to space, we used a relocation kit (I think from JC Whitney) and mounted it to a frame rail.
My Dad was asking me several questions about doing this and wants to move forward dependent on insight we receive here.
I told him I had just the group to ask for info, BITOG! In a perfect world we would love to source one that moves the filter to the top of the engine compartment and takes a cartridge style filter like his new Forester or my Sorento takes. However we have only found ones that are traditional spin on style.
Questions/Concerns:
Is it even feasible to do?
Do you have a recommendation for a specific quality kit?
Do you think we would have a oil pressure issue due top length of lines and so on?
Any suggestions on location? (I obviously understand that it needs some level of protection in terms of location and that we should keep air flow in mind)
What other concerns or questions should we have?
Thank you for any help you can offer.