Oil change
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Oil change
At the risk of being slayed by all the overzealous Ford gods, I am going to ask this question. I have a 2004 SCREW with the 5.4 Triton, I religiously change my oil at 3000 mile intervals, constantly checking level between changes. Motorcraft 5w-20 , 7 quarts with Motorcraft filter, my level is always full and I never add between changes. When I change the oil I always put the waste oil back into the new oil containers. So, here is the question... why do I only get 5 quarts of old oil out of the engine? I have had the truck for 5 years, no issues other than what we all experience....... I have asked around different places and got the deer in the headlights look every time. I figured I would leave this one to all of you....
New User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 20
Likes: 1
Well...for one it's not physically possible to have 7 quarts of oil in your engine, drain only 5 quarts, then add 7 quarts, and still only have 7 quarts in your engine.
That being said, assuming you are not spilling 2 quarts of oil and not noticing it, and you are including any oil from the filter in your measurement of used oil, I would say that perhaps your dipstick reading is not 100%?
That being said, assuming you are not spilling 2 quarts of oil and not noticing it, and you are including any oil from the filter in your measurement of used oil, I would say that perhaps your dipstick reading is not 100%?
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 4,329
Likes: 4
From: manchester,ct
It can't be the dipstick, not if this is happening every time.
The first oil change you drained 5 and added 7. Then the next you drained 5 and added 7.. That would be 9.then you drained 5 and added 7, now you are at 11qt.
Every oil change you are loosing 2 qt somewhere. I suspect the filter as already stated, residual oil left in drain pan, some residual oil left in the motor (possibly overfilled) and your motor Burns a little bit.
The first oil change you drained 5 and added 7. Then the next you drained 5 and added 7.. That would be 9.then you drained 5 and added 7, now you are at 11qt.
Every oil change you are loosing 2 qt somewhere. I suspect the filter as already stated, residual oil left in drain pan, some residual oil left in the motor (possibly overfilled) and your motor Burns a little bit.
New User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 20
Likes: 1
It can't be the dipstick, not if this is happening every time.
The first oil change you drained 5 and added 7. Then the next you drained 5 and added 7.. That would be 9.then you drained 5 and added 7, now you are at 11qt.
Every oil change you are loosing 2 qt somewhere. I suspect the filter as already stated, residual oil left in drain pan, some residual oil left in the motor (possibly overfilled) and your motor Burns a little bit.
The first oil change you drained 5 and added 7. Then the next you drained 5 and added 7.. That would be 9.then you drained 5 and added 7, now you are at 11qt.
Every oil change you are loosing 2 qt somewhere. I suspect the filter as already stated, residual oil left in drain pan, some residual oil left in the motor (possibly overfilled) and your motor Burns a little bit.
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 4,329
Likes: 4
From: manchester,ct
Definitely something has to be wrong
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
All good points which I agree with, but 2 quarts?? And you would think after 5 years with residual oil in the engine it would be overfilled... I really am not looking for a logical answer, I realize it is a far fetched question that will eventually get alot of negative feedback.. I guess I am just looking for anyone else that may have noticed this or am I just monitoring too closely?
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 4,329
Likes: 4
From: manchester,ct
Sadly, I have not done an oil change on my truck yet....personally. They have been done, just at the dealer until the power train warranty is done. I wanted a paper trail "just in case". But I will remember this because doing my own oil changes is right around the corner
Trending Topics
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 4,157
Likes: 3
Most oil containers don't come full to the top, are you filling yours up to the top? Every time I change my oil I get out about 7q when you count the oil in the filter-some of which isn't coming out.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
leebrown5
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
18
May 26, 2012 06:17 AM
tkd
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
7
Nov 25, 2006 09:23 PM
