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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Question Oil Change on 2002 Explorer

Hi all. I changed the oil on my 2002 Explorer today and while I was preparing the dirty stuff for the trip to Pep Boys for recycling, I noticed that there were only about 4 quarts that went into the drain pan. The 2002 Exp calls for 5 quarts of new dino juice with an oil and filter change so I was a little concerned. The used filter was heavy, but I have a hard time believing that it was the reason for the "missing" oil. Has anyone else noticed this?

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Old oil: 5W-30 Mobil 1
Old Filter: MotorCraft FL-820S
Length between change: 5,000 miles

 
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 08:29 AM
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Oil Change on 2002 Explorer

IIRC the filter can contain close to a quart of oil.

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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Thanks for the reply. I guess that answers my question...

 
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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Oil Change on 2002 Explorer

Mine takes 5.2 quarts, 5 into the oil pan and .2 into that big *** filter. So that's kinda weird...unless my engine takes a lot more oil then yours.
 
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