overfill?
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overfill?
I have a 92 F150 with the 4.9.
I know that the manual says that it should take 6 quarts with the filter change, but this brings it a half inch over the full mark.
In my mind, I feel better trusting the manual, because I know that dipsticks are not the best 'scientific' measuring device.
what are your thoughts on this - and your experiences of dispticks with bad readings.
My mustang 302 is the same way - 5 quarts brings it over full.
And yes, I make sure that every drop that can drain out comes out.
thanks,
Matt
I know that the manual says that it should take 6 quarts with the filter change, but this brings it a half inch over the full mark.
In my mind, I feel better trusting the manual, because I know that dipsticks are not the best 'scientific' measuring device.
what are your thoughts on this - and your experiences of dispticks with bad readings.
My mustang 302 is the same way - 5 quarts brings it over full.
And yes, I make sure that every drop that can drain out comes out.
thanks,
Matt
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overfill?
For mine, the manual does say 5 quarts is the capacity - then has the asterisk leading to the bottom of the page:
*add one quart for filter change.
My Chilton's also says six - that is actually what made me re-read the manual - because I had just put five in...
I know its not a huge issue - just wanted to see what others do.
thanks,
Matt
*add one quart for filter change.
My Chilton's also says six - that is actually what made me re-read the manual - because I had just put five in...
I know its not a huge issue - just wanted to see what others do.
thanks,
Matt
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overfill?
I've always put 5 quarts in mine. When I first got the truck I was confused too, I added the 6th quart like the manual instructed and it brought it past full so I drained it back out.
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-Cope
95 F-150 4x4
4.9L M5OD
Front Truetrac Rear Detroit
3.73 Precision Gears
Warn Premiums
4" Superlift Superunner
