6.7L Oil Change concerns
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6.7L Oil Change concerns
Ok guys I am new to this site but have heard a lot of positive things aboutit and the members. I recently changed the oil in my 2014 F-250 6.7L. I parkedthe truck on level ground and opened the hood. After letting the engine cooldown for about 1.5 hrs I checked the oil level on the dipstick. The oil levelwas Extremely high, it was approx. an inch higher than the top of the hatching.I then re-checked it a few times with the same results. Now curious about thisI go ahead and pull the plug to drain out the oil and pull the filter. I goinside and let the oil drain and drip for probably 45 min. When I return itisn't even dripping anymore, so I know at this point it has all drained out! Iput the plug back fill the new "motor craft" oil filter and install it.I then proceed to put 13 quarts as per the owner’s manual into the engine. This13 quarts includes what I put into the oil filter. Next I close everything up,and check the dipstick, which was still reading just as high as it did before Iperformed the oil change. So I started the engine and let it run for about 5min., shut it down and let it sit for about 20 min the checked the dipstickagain. It still shows about an inch above the top hatch marks...... If anyonecan give me some advice please do so. I even had another person come outside toverify that I only put 13 quarts total in my truck. I am currently waiting on areturn call from the dealship's service manager. Thanks guys!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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Only thing I can tell you is I have a 2011 and I put in 13 qts everytime and oil level is correct.I dont prefill my filter but none the less I still put 13 in total.I cant imagine you are reading the stick wrong.Wrong length dipstick from ford?Idk
More Turbo
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From: Watson
We need to trade dipsticks....
First oil change I did took 14qts to "full" level
But I can honestly chuckle about it, when you're talking 3+ gallons of oil, I'm not gonna lose any sleep over a quart.
Now, a 4-5 quart system is an entirely different story...
First oil change I did took 14qts to "full" level
But I can honestly chuckle about it, when you're talking 3+ gallons of oil, I'm not gonna lose any sleep over a quart.
Now, a 4-5 quart system is an entirely different story...
Posting Guru
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From: Kamloops, BC
Personally I think the dip stick in the 6.7's sucks ****.. They are very tough to read in the first place.. Seems to come up all over the thing because all the corners it takes going in and coming out. Not a very distinctive line...
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From: Frederick, MD
Cable dipstick is pretty good and readable, unlike the others.
Mine reads spot on.
I once had a ford windstar that had the dipstick tube incorrect. So it always read low.
Confirm amount of oil in it so I just etched in new full and add marks and called it a day.
Since this is new and obviously under warranty I would want it right.
Take it in. I think the tube is an issue for you here......or you have a diptick from some other model.
Maybe have them try one off the lot and compare.
Mine reads spot on.
I once had a ford windstar that had the dipstick tube incorrect. So it always read low.
Confirm amount of oil in it so I just etched in new full and add marks and called it a day.
Since this is new and obviously under warranty I would want it right.
Take it in. I think the tube is an issue for you here......or you have a diptick from some other model.
Maybe have them try one off the lot and compare.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Idaho
Dip Stick
Ford release a "BETTER" dip sick. It is easier to read but it still sucks. To get a good read on my truck I let it sit over night and check with the new dip stick. I think there has been 2 or 3 dip sticks for this truck.
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From: Whitecourt AB, Canada
I upgraded to the newer dipstick, which is recessed so the crosshatch doesn't drag on the tube on the way out. This makes it easier to read. The fluid level marking is at exactly the same point though.
