5 quarts of oil???
5 quarts of oil???
Is that with or without filter. I changed the oil in my xr today and put in 5 quarts but everytime i would pull the dipstick out it would be nowhere near the full line
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You should be careful of reading the dipstick. Yours might not be accurate since it might have been replaced, or shorter than original for some reason. If you put in 5 quarts with a new filter, mark the level on your dipstick and call it normal. You might also compare your dipstick for length to a known good one. I know that mine reads a little low.
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My dipstick would also read low at 5 quarts. I use conventional motor oil and always add half a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil at every oil change. Can't say that it helps but it doesn't hurt.
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Early cars had incorrect levels indicated on the dipstick. There are directions put out by Rapido, and maybe via a TSB years back.
I typically change my own, so I know 5 is the limit, however; I had the local Ford garage change it once prior to a Carlise event and once I stopped them and asked how much they had put in they were at 6.5.......I said drain and start over!
I typically change my own, so I know 5 is the limit, however; I had the local Ford garage change it once prior to a Carlise event and once I stopped them and asked how much they had put in they were at 6.5.......I said drain and start over!
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Well I like this Idea and will do this on my next oil change. I don't need any more oil splashing around to rob Hp's.richardcurtis wrote:You should be careful of reading the dipstick. Yours might not be accurate since it might have been replaced, or shorter than original for some reason. If you put in 5 quarts with a new filter, mark the level on your dipstick and call it normal. You might also compare your dipstick for length to a known good one. I know that mine reads a little low.
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Yup, the original 'electronic' stick in my 86 reads right at the low fill line with 5 qts. and a new filter.jasonty wrote:Early cars had incorrect levels indicated on the dipstick. There are directions put out by Rapido, and maybe via a TSB years back.
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Im getting this same issue on my 89. If it was a TSB for the earlier years, wouldnt they have fixed it on the 89? I used a Motorcraft filter from Walmart and 1 jug (5qts) of Mobil1 10w-30 Full synthetic. After sitting overnight, the oil level is well into the "add" portion of the dipstick.
Should I just stick with 5qts and mark the new level on the dipstick and call it a day?
Should I just stick with 5qts and mark the new level on the dipstick and call it a day?
The jugs are normally 4 quarts, not 5. Check that first.
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