2.7L Oil Change Tips + Replacement Drain Plugs

[AMTRV]

Remove the filter….drain the oil(5-10 minutes)….install new filter….replace drain plug…..add SEVEN quarts of oil just as Ford advises. Quit worrying about it.

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[Desert_6G]

I just did my oil change for the first time. Replaced the oil plug with a new one, nothing fancy, just replacement for the oem. Only thing that seems odd is it is fully butted up against the catch for the outside tab, it didn’t click and it seems wobbly. It’s not leaking as far as I can tell. Is this normal? It just doesn’t seem secure.

You talking about the drain plug?

 

[DoubleADuster]

You talking about the drain plug?

Yeah, I ended up pulling the generic aftermarket one I bought out and putting a new oem one and it had a much snugger fit.

 

[Desert_6G]

Yeah, I ended up pulling the generic aftermarket one I bought out and putting a new oem one and it had a much snugger fit.

Mine had the same issue. I can't remember if it was that wobbly from the factory. But I swore I noticed a oil leak after driving mine. I tried everything, thinking I did something wrong but everytime it was a little wobbly after it clicked in. I was very scared to drive it; thinking the drain plug will come off. After being paranoided about checking for leaks and oil level daily for a week, I didn't notice anything leaking and nothing since then. But for the next oil change I plan on getting a better aftermarket plug. I don't have any confidence in the OEM one.

 

[Akinmx]

Can anyone confirm "The Ronin" oil drain replacement plug works with the 2022 2.7 Bronco engine? I'm sure it probably does but can someone who has it confirm?

 

[mpeugeot]

Check out this plug. Has a drain valve, doesn't need a separate piece.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08Z...d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

Half the reviews say it doesn’t fit

Well, I am taking the risk, ordering one, and I will let you know what I find out.

 

[buzpro]

Can anyone confirm "The Ronin" oil drain replacement plug works with the 2022 2.7 Bronco engine? I'm sure it probably does but can someone who has it confirm?

Yes it works ... I got one and I'm super happy with it .... no more oil mess on the garage floor either

 

[tyrobronco]

Can anyone confirm "The Ronin" oil drain replacement plug works with the 2022 2.7 Bronco engine? I'm sure it probably does but can someone who has it confirm?

I crossed the 4000 mile mark with mine. No issues. In about 2-3000 more miles I'll test how neat it makes her next oil change.

 

[ctandc]

I used the Ronin on my '19 Mustang GT for 30K miles. Zero issues. MUCH easier to drain since and zero mess. Any Ford that has the plastic yellow drain plug can use the Ronin - period.

 

[buzzcutt2]

Can anyone confirm "The Ronin" oil drain replacement plug works with the 2022 2.7 Bronco engine? I'm sure it probably does but can someone who has it confirm?

Just did my first oil change yesterday and installed the Ronin plug with no issues.

 

[da_jokker]

Remove the filter….drain the oil(5-10 minutes)….install new filter….replace drain plug…..add SEVEN quarts of oil just as Ford advises. Quit worrying about it.

I'd be very surprised if you get the full seven quarts out with this method. So if you just randomly put seven quarts back in, you will be over filled.

You either need to measure what you took out to make sure you got all seven, or mark your dipstick up into the twist where it should be and use that.

You should never just blindly dump a set of amount of oil back in.

 

[AMTRV]

If it didn’t have seven quarts, it should have. That’s why Ford says use 7 quarts.
This ain’t rocket science.
The only problem could be when you did not drain out all of the oil. That’s on you…not Ford.

 

[buzpro]

very hard to know how much to put in, if you don't measure what you took out! I'm with @da_jokker on this.

 

[AMTRV]

Lol…..what if you took out 8 quarts? Would you put in 8 quarts? Or what if you took out 6 quarts?…………..?
Ford says add 7 quarts…..I suggest you add 7…..obviously to an empty crankcase.
wow!

 

[buzpro]

I installed the Ronin Plug at 1600 miles and changed my oil today at 7880 miles on the odometer. I used Valvoline 5W-30 full synthetic both times. I let it drain for about 30 minutes until the drip drip drip slowed down to almost nothing.
I ordered a new wave spring washer from Ronin cuz i wanted to take the whole thing out and see if the magnet caught any burs.

Per suggestions from Ronin I titled the truck to get the most amount of oil out.

I attached a short hose to the plug and had the cleanest oil change EVER!! NO MESS at all ..... not a single drop on the floor.

The filter showed sign of oil penetrating to the first o-ring but the second o-ring stayed blue

When i ordered the spring washer from Ronin they sent me some other o-rings as well ....

but i only used one for the golden cap and the other for the main plug. Also when I removed the plug itself, even though the truck was tilted, i got a small surge of oil that would have been trapped and mixed with the new oil. So keep that in mind, if you only use the attachment to drain.

After removing the main plug I hovered it over a sheet of paper that had a strong magnet underneath and this is the result.

the black marks are metal shavings that were attached to the Ronin plug magnet ..... size wise its very very fine, but non the less, it was there.

I got a smidge under 7 qts out so i replaced it with the same amount, maybe a little less.

Another thing i noted was after the startup and the new oil re-circulation, my idle rpm dropped to 500 ..... i have never been under 800, so i have no idea what that's all about. Any input on this?

well, that's it .... super happy with Ronin and hope you have a similar experience1

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