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Blair · 07-04-2009, 08:35 PM

The 2010s have a big plastic cover under the engine that needs to be removed to drain the oil and access the oil filter. There are 7 tiny bolts holding the cover on, but only 4 have to be removed to take the cover off. The bolts are a very odd ball size... 5.5mm. Thats right, five and a half millimeters... 5mm is too small and 6mm is too big. I only found one store in my area, Autozone, that sells 5.5mm sockets and you will need one to get the cover off because they are one tight.

Blair

07-04-2009, 08:35 PM	#1
Blair 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Vehicle: 2010 Ford Mustang GT Location: Florida Posts: 216	FYI for those who want to change their own oil The 2010s have a big plastic cover under the engine that needs to be removed to drain the oil and access the oil filter. There are 7 tiny bolts holding the cover on, but only 4 have to be removed to take the cover off. The bolts are a very odd ball size... 5.5mm. Thats right, five and a half millimeters... 5mm is too small and 6mm is too big. I only found one store in my area, Autozone, that sells 5.5mm sockets and you will need one to get the cover off because they are one tight. Blair __________________ 2010 Mustang GT Kona Blue 5spd 3.73s 19" ASA GT1s, Roush stg 2 suspension, GT500 strut mounts, Roush short shifter, Stoptech big brakes, Bama tune, JBA shorty headers, Steeda UDPs, Saleen watts link