Check your oil level
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Check your oil level
My 2015 6.2 was just in the shop for a TSB related to oil consumption. Needed a new baffle? and valve cover along with 8new spark plugs. Just happened to notice it during a routine check. Was about 1.5 quarts low into a 2500 mile oil change. Couldn't find anything on it when I searched so thought I would make a post to warn others. Happy 4th.
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WHY only 8 spark plugs.. the 6.2 has 16 spark plugs.???????????
always check oil level... anytime the truck is serviced...
they do not use bottled oil... a power pump and a gauge... so, could be to little .. could be to much....
I guess you missed a post 2 weeks ago.. truck went into Ford dealer for its First oil change.. shop forgot to put oil back in.. drove truck a few miles..
dealer will NOT replace engine.... just some kind of aftermarket warranty..
always check oil level... anytime the truck is serviced...
they do not use bottled oil... a power pump and a gauge... so, could be to little .. could be to much....
I guess you missed a post 2 weeks ago.. truck went into Ford dealer for its First oil change.. shop forgot to put oil back in.. drove truck a few miles..
dealer will NOT replace engine.... just some kind of aftermarket warranty..
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TSB 15-0161 is what my paperwork says. It also states 16 plugs were changed along with right side valve cover. Guy on phone mentioned 8 plugs were ruined by the oil leak, probably where I came up with that number.
This has nothing to do with incorrect amount of oil being added. Motor was consuming oil.
This has nothing to do with incorrect amount of oil being added. Motor was consuming oil.
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I was not saying yours...
just the service people might receive...
your vehicle ... not just you.. everyone... check the work others do for you.
just the service people might receive...
your vehicle ... not just you.. everyone... check the work others do for you.
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I always change my own and is how I first noticed it. Poured the drained oil into a 5 qt. jug and didn't fill it up. Started watching it after that.
But yeah never trust a ship. I know several guys who "mark" their filters.
I'm sure there are a lot of guys with a 6.2 who have no idea this is an issue with some 2015's.
But yeah never trust a ship. I know several guys who "mark" their filters.
I'm sure there are a lot of guys with a 6.2 who have no idea this is an issue with some 2015's.
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My 2012 has used oil on one occasion. I have never seen it budge since then but still check it. I don't change my own oil but I bring my own oil and filter (Ford) to a local shop. $10 bucks and he does it. (81k miles)
I routinely check my vehicles for consumption. Usually about 1500 miles.
My 08 5.7l Charger drinks a quarter of synthetic by 3k miles if I let it but runs likes a top. I just add half a quart at 1500 and take the synthetic Royal Purple to 5k intervals. (90k miles)
They really shouldn't use oil, a little is normal.
If you are in warranty, sure get it fixed, otherwise just keep it topped off make sure no leaks or smoke.
I routinely check my vehicles for consumption. Usually about 1500 miles.
My 08 5.7l Charger drinks a quarter of synthetic by 3k miles if I let it but runs likes a top. I just add half a quart at 1500 and take the synthetic Royal Purple to 5k intervals. (90k miles)
They really shouldn't use oil, a little is normal.
If you are in warranty, sure get it fixed, otherwise just keep it topped off make sure no leaks or smoke.
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