Oil Question…
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Oil Question…
Or rather an oil capacity or Ford question.
I brought 2012 5.0 liter to Wally World this morning to have the oil changed and tires rotated. I know, I know, but I couldn't get an appt at dealership and I go back to work tomorrow.
I opt to have my oil changed at an establishment rather then do it myself while the truck is under warranty.
Anyway, I watched them change it, authorized the use of a Purolator filter being that they didn't have the FL500s in stock, and dump 7 quarts of Motorcraft oil in. I asked about it and the tech told me that their computer pulled up a 5.4 liter engine that specified 7 quarts when he scanned the VIN. I showed him the owners manual where it says 7.7 quarts for the 5.0 and he added another half quart to being it up to full.
What's curious is that I looked at all my dealer service receipts when I got home and every one of them lists 5.4 liter and 7 quarts of oil. Did something change in the manual I'm not aware of? I am almost certain that the 5.4 wasn't even offered in 2012. Any ideas? Should I police the dealer now too?
The level at Wal Mart read halfway between the two holes on the dipstick before he added the othe half quart. I checked the oil after being services at the dealer and it was always full. Maybe the dealer caught the misinformation on the computer and now compensates?
I brought 2012 5.0 liter to Wally World this morning to have the oil changed and tires rotated. I know, I know, but I couldn't get an appt at dealership and I go back to work tomorrow.
I opt to have my oil changed at an establishment rather then do it myself while the truck is under warranty.
Anyway, I watched them change it, authorized the use of a Purolator filter being that they didn't have the FL500s in stock, and dump 7 quarts of Motorcraft oil in. I asked about it and the tech told me that their computer pulled up a 5.4 liter engine that specified 7 quarts when he scanned the VIN. I showed him the owners manual where it says 7.7 quarts for the 5.0 and he added another half quart to being it up to full.
What's curious is that I looked at all my dealer service receipts when I got home and every one of them lists 5.4 liter and 7 quarts of oil. Did something change in the manual I'm not aware of? I am almost certain that the 5.4 wasn't even offered in 2012. Any ideas? Should I police the dealer now too?
The level at Wal Mart read halfway between the two holes on the dipstick before he added the othe half quart. I checked the oil after being services at the dealer and it was always full. Maybe the dealer caught the misinformation on the computer and now compensates?
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This is from my 2013 owners guide, and I'm confident the 2012s are the same.
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