Changing Oil, Simple quick Q

[Wil]

Ok, well title says it, what weight and how much oil does our 5.0's need? I never changed the oil of a 5.0 but have done it tons of time on my 01 Gt, should be the same, right?

THanks,
WiL

 

[ECU5.0]

the weight just depends on what you want to run... probably 10w30 would be best...but its a huge debate over what kind of oil to run. 5 quarts is good. mine reads about half a quart over full with 5 in it, but it takes 5, the dip sticks are wrong sometimes

 

[mike keirstead]

The weight depends on where you live really. Use a thicker oil if you are in extremely hot climates. Mine has a stock style pan and it holds 4 1/2 or so. Sometimes I put 4 3/4.

 

[redterror302]

I personally use 10w-40, but others use 5w-30, 10w-30, 20w-50, and so on. That would be personal preference, and dependant upon what your engine likes. If you have a slight leak with 5w-30, changing to a thicker weight might temporarily help out a bit(not really recommended though).

As for how much, if you have a stock oil pan, then it is 5 qts even. The dipstick is notorious for being off a bit, so just drain it all, and throw in 5 qts, and call it a day.

 

[Wil]

THANKS GUYS, I can't away count on STANGNET

 

[Mavrick]

the weight just depends on what you want to run... probably 10w30 would be best...but its a huge debate over what kind of oil to run. 5 quarts is good. mine reads about half a quart over full with 5 in it, but it takes 5, the dip sticks are wrong sometimes

The dipsticks are almost always wrong, i've only heard from a couple people who have dipsticks that read correctly!

I filled mine up with 5 litres of 10w-30, and marked the dipstcik.. my full mark is right on the F of the word FULL.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Make sure you remove both drainplugs

 

[Wil]

both drain plugs???? where are they located just in case I don't see them. I never heard of there being two drain plugs.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

both drain plugs???? where are they located just in case I don't see them. I never heard of there being two drain plugs.

One's at the front hump of the pan (which holds about a liter of oil), the other is at the bottom rear of the pan (which holds about 4-liters of oil).

The 302 calls for 10w30 and that's what I run. If I drove the car during the winter, I might go for 5w-30, but I don't. Just buy whatever's on sale and an FL-1 filter.

 

[freakazoid]

I am confused

What is a liter, is that a new type of oil ?

 

[89lxsport50]

I filled mine up with 5 litres of 10w-30, and marked the dipstcik.. my full mark is right on the F of the word FULL.

Mine is exactly the same as Maverick's

 

[Gearbanger 101]

What is a liter, is that a new type of oil ?

It is, but you can only buy it in Canada. It's a special blend of maple syrup, whale blubber, clean air and hockey talent. Better than any synthetic oil on the marke....smart ass!

 

[jerry beach]

Also pour about 3/4 of a quart into your new oil filter before you install it. If not the mains will run dry for a few seconds on the first start-up. My dipstick also reads at the "F" in full when it has 5 qts on board.

 

[The Shape]

Mine is one of the few that seems to read correctly. I am right at the top of the cross hatching with 5 quarts.

 

[wisconsinboy]

5w30 ams synthetic<-- good stuff