Oil usage 2011 5.0
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From: Southern Louisiana
My 2012 5.0 burned 1/2 quart between 5,000 miles changes, which never alarmed me. Consumption never changed as the engine was eating itself from the inside out either.
Its still too early to tell on the 2014 so far, only 1000 miles on it so far.
Its still too early to tell on the 2014 so far, only 1000 miles on it so far.
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From: St James, Missouri
Just because you drained out 5 quarts from a system with a 7.7 quart refill capacity doesn't mean it was 2.7 qts low. The filter holds some oil when it's removed and there's gonna be some left in the engine still. I changed the oil in my mom's Jeep with 4.0 that holds 6 qts. Checked it before draining and it was in safe range on the dipstick. Only put 4.5 qts into the jug when I was finished with the service.
Just remember to check the level every now and then.
Just remember to check the level every now and then.
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Just because you drained out 5 quarts from a system with a 7.7 quart refill capacity doesn't mean it was 2.7 qts low. The filter holds some oil when it's removed and there's gonna be some left in the engine still. I changed the oil in my mom's Jeep with 4.0 that holds 6 qts. Checked it before draining and it was in safe range on the dipstick. Only put 4.5 qts into the jug when I was finished with the service.
Just remember to check the level every now and then.
Just remember to check the level every now and then.
Definitely going to keep an eye on it!
I guess I still consider this my "new" truck, even though it's 3.5 years old, and 30,000 miles. "New" trucks shouldn't have this problem!
I think I'm going to adjust the oil change schedule to 6000 miles.
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Northern MI
My 2011 5.0 has 75,000 miles on it. I change oil based on the OLM, just short of 10,000 miles each time. My normal routine is to save the 3/10 quart and add it about 3,000 miles after the change. At about 8,000 miles after the change it's down a quart. I happily add 1 quart of clean oil and fresh additives to run it to 10k.
Internet engine experts claim some oil use may be a result of the 5.0 having piston oilers. IDK if there's any truth to it but I'm happy to have the oilers on an engine that can be worked hard.
Internet engine experts claim some oil use may be a result of the 5.0 having piston oilers. IDK if there's any truth to it but I'm happy to have the oilers on an engine that can be worked hard.
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So me needing to add approx 24-26 oz to my 2012 5.0 at 4100 miles after my most recent oil change is ok / 'normal' ? Oil life monitor shows 59% left.
I changed the oil back in April when I bought it (currently at 47K miles) and am planning on changing again around 8000 miles.
I'm using Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W-20. Is this particular oil more susceptable to burning ? (Tough to beat the price - usually $2.99 per quart after mail in rebate)
I changed the oil back in April when I bought it (currently at 47K miles) and am planning on changing again around 8000 miles.
I'm using Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W-20. Is this particular oil more susceptable to burning ? (Tough to beat the price - usually $2.99 per quart after mail in rebate)
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2002
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From: Ohio
I'd try a different brand next time, just to see if that improves it. My truck is a 4.6, so it's not one to compare to, but AMSOIL 5W-20 is my product of choice and never add a drop after driving for 8k in a years time.
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different vehicle, but i've been having very good luck with castrol edge (black bottle).
my expedition uses oil (leaks, i think .. no drips but it's going somewhere) and the type of oil used makes a noticeable difference.
napa synthetic 5w20 = 1qt/2000 mi
trop artic 5w20 = 1qt/2000 mi
trop artic 5w30 = 1qt/4000 mi
pennzoil platinum 5w30 = 1qt/2000 mi
castrol edge 5w30 = 1qt/4000 mi
i just check my oil every 1,000 miles. when i look down and notice that it's clicked over another 1,000 i find some time to pop the hood. made me mad at first because this is the first ford i've owned in almost 15 years that i've had to add between oil changes, but it is what it is.
try a few different oils and see if it makes a difference, it did for me.
my expedition uses oil (leaks, i think .. no drips but it's going somewhere) and the type of oil used makes a noticeable difference.
napa synthetic 5w20 = 1qt/2000 mi
trop artic 5w20 = 1qt/2000 mi
trop artic 5w30 = 1qt/4000 mi
pennzoil platinum 5w30 = 1qt/2000 mi
castrol edge 5w30 = 1qt/4000 mi
i just check my oil every 1,000 miles. when i look down and notice that it's clicked over another 1,000 i find some time to pop the hood. made me mad at first because this is the first ford i've owned in almost 15 years that i've had to add between oil changes, but it is what it is.
try a few different oils and see if it makes a difference, it did for me.
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From: Detroit
In my van, I have had best results with Motorcraft syn blend 5W20... I have tried a few full synthetic oils and they did nothing better than the syn blend.
I tried running full syn in my Subaru and Mobil 1 caused a LOT of oil consumption. (I did much better with Valvoline Synpower.) For some reason, other Subaru owners have also had bad experiences (a lot of consumption, or even spun bearings) with the Mobil 1 synthetics, and I have decided to avoid it (despite it being relatively cheap at Costco).
It seems that Castol oils run a bit thicker within a given weight range and anecdotally have reduced consumption in Subarus and some other vehicles with consumption issues--both the regular Castrol GTX and Edge synthetic.
I am back to running non-syn or syn blend oils in all of my vehicles. I think the only reason I would use a full syn is where the mfr specifically requires it or if I had a turbocharged engine.
Good luck,
George
I tried running full syn in my Subaru and Mobil 1 caused a LOT of oil consumption. (I did much better with Valvoline Synpower.) For some reason, other Subaru owners have also had bad experiences (a lot of consumption, or even spun bearings) with the Mobil 1 synthetics, and I have decided to avoid it (despite it being relatively cheap at Costco).
It seems that Castol oils run a bit thicker within a given weight range and anecdotally have reduced consumption in Subarus and some other vehicles with consumption issues--both the regular Castrol GTX and Edge synthetic.
I am back to running non-syn or syn blend oils in all of my vehicles. I think the only reason I would use a full syn is where the mfr specifically requires it or if I had a turbocharged engine.
Good luck,
George
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My truck uses no oil. I also use the Intelligent Oil Monitoring software. I have a short drive to work (2.8 mi each way) and a do a lot of towing in the warm months (when not working). I have a pop-up camper that weighs 3,100 lbs loaded up and a boat that weighs 3,500. Therefore, I only get over 8,500 mi before its up. I use Royal Purple brand full synthetic; I always check the oil myself after the oil change and every month to 6 weeks. My last oil change was at 20,530 mi. I now have 24,504. 3,974 mi into this oil and the display says 51%. About 1,445 miles of that I was towing one or the other trailer with passengers and luggage in my truck (thru The Allegheny Mtns on a trip and in the hills of KY where I live). My dipstick is still on full. Even when I get to needing a change at ~8,500 mi, the dipstick is only down by 1 of those itty-bitty x's that mark the full zone (of which there are many). So far so good.
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5.0 oil consumption
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Thought I'd found the perfect truck, 2012 f-150 4x4 supercrew with 35,700 miles. Had it for two months and drove it almost 4500 miles. It's used about 3/4 of a quart of oil, makes about 2 1/2 mpg less than advertised fuel mileage, and has the tapping or ticking noise when warming up. Wishing hadn't spent 29,000 bucks and kept my 2002 Chevy that never used a drop of oil and made 21 mpg...