Oil Questions
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,411
Likes: 4
From: Victor, MT
Oil Questions
Is threw a minimum oil level that these engines will run off of? Is been 10k since my last oil change and I running full synthetic oils. Rotella T5. Motorcraft filter and cap. Financial situation dictated that I had to let it go. Can I trust this engine for another 1500 miles?
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,411
Likes: 4
From: Victor, MT
All i Remember is its the full synthetic. I havent got the money to change it til next week. I have a warranty on the engine and the shop that I use said if it goes he will fix it. They fixed the Oil cooler and paid for an EGR delete.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,910
Likes: 18
From: NW IA
Can you at the very least drop six quarts and put that amount back in? Logic would dictate that something is better than nothing.
A reputable shop is not going to fix an engine due to negligence, especially if they know you went longer between changes than a lot of newer gassers.
A reputable shop is not going to fix an engine due to negligence, especially if they know you went longer between changes than a lot of newer gassers.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 8,241
Likes: 155
From: L.A. (Lower Alabama)
Is threw a minimum oil level that these engines will run off of? Is been 10k since my last oil change and I running full synthetic oils. Rotella T5. Motorcraft filter and cap. Financial situation dictated that I had to let it go. Can I trust this engine for another 1500 miles?
Ok, so let's say you're currently running cross country from loan sharks who will shoot you on sight and when it comes to funds, its a choice between fuel or oil. The level is more important than the miles. Save the $$ from the oil change but keep the oil level on the stick, halfway up the checkered part would be better.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 339
Likes: 1
From: Southern,Alabama
I once pawned a $125 pocket knife for $20 to get something to eat and slept in a car for two weeks. I understand having no money, but this post is blowing my mind. Seems to be two questions, first is "what is the minimum level."- there is a lot of oil in the engine but I would say the level should be showing on the dipstick. (Really? You're prepared to run this truck that low on oil?) The second is "there's 10k miles on the oil in the truck now, think I can get to 11,500 mi without it blowing up?"- probably, but I suspect wear will be higher during those miles. The part about "can I trust this engine...?" wow...
Ok, so let's say you're currently running cross country from loan sharks who will shoot you on sight and when it comes to funds, its a choice between fuel or oil. The level is more important than the miles. Save the $$ from the oil change but keep the oil level on the stick, halfway up the checkered part would be better.
Ok, so let's say you're currently running cross country from loan sharks who will shoot you on sight and when it comes to funds, its a choice between fuel or oil. The level is more important than the miles. Save the $$ from the oil change but keep the oil level on the stick, halfway up the checkered part would be better.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
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
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,800
Likes: 9
From: Rouleau, Saskatchewan
Your truck will not blow up tomorrow, but the long term damage could be costly. The least you can do is keep the oil in the safe range on the dip stick. Like KDavid said the oil does more than lubricate your engine
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,951
Likes: 512
From: Foothills, CA
Usually before I go calling rat on somebody, I take a look up in the corner and see how long/how many posts the person has. That's quite an effort to join in 2010 and have 4300+ posts....
just saying...
just saying...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
andruszh
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
3
Feb 4, 2004 12:51 PM