Who designed the oil filter location on this car? The Marquis de Sade?
Getting the oil filter out is a bit of an art. There’s a good description of how to get it out here: Oil Filter Removal • Where’s the fuel filter? In the passenger side front wheelwell. The directions for replacing it are here: Fuel Filter Replacement • How do I change the air filter? The air filter ‘box’ should have two bolts on top, then there are two bolts on the bottom which are difficult to see from the top. Once all four bolts are loosened, the box should come apart so you can replace the filter. • What kind of oil should I use? Many club members use synthetics, such as Mobil 1 or Amsoil. 5W-30 is the weight recommended by Ford. • What’s the clattering noise I hear when I start my car? It goes away after a few seconds. This is common on the Mark VIII, and is caused by oil leakdown, causing the secondary cam tensioners to rattle. The ‘fix’ from Ford costs about $1200, and requires serious disassembly of the front of the motor. While annoying, it typically will not cause damage. In
