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2012 GT-V-8-6MT-> Engine Oil Level

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retiredf5

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Got the car 4 days ago and have put 200+ miles on it. Taking it easy(I know everybody has their own methods for breakin) with running it through the gears not over 4500rpm and no constant speed on a highway.

After car has been off for 15 minutes, checking the oil level shows it between the two marks on the stick. Even adding oil to the full mark , later shows the oil just above halfway. Not leaking any oil and added a JLT Oil Seperator that show only residue at this point.

Would appreciate any feedback as to your experience when new and after XXX miles.
 

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My '11 GT/CS used about 1 qt. in the first 4000 miles. I have read where several have noticed this issue. After the first change at 5000 miles, I have not noticed any drop in 1900 miles.
 
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I hope you are correct . . . don't need an oil consumption problem.
 

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retiredf5 said:
Got the car 4 days ago and have put 200+ miles on it. Taking it easy(I know everybody has their own methods for breakin) with running it through the gears not over 4500rpm and no constant speed on a highway.

After car has been off for 15 minutes, checking the oil level shows it between the two marks on the stick. Even adding oil to the full mark , later shows the oil just above halfway. Not leaking any oil and added a JLT Oil Seperator that show only residue at this point.

Would appreciate any feedback as to your experience when new and after XXX miles.
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Hi retiredf5,

Has your oil consumption decreased as you continue to drive your Mustang? If you are still having large oil decreases, I suggest you bring it in to the dealer just to make sure everything is functioning correctly.Also, please send me a PM with your VIN, contact information, mileage, and dealer information and I will look into it. Hopefully it has resolved itself and you are driving a happy Mustang.

~Natasha
 

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I'm at 1100 miles right now and added 2 qts. to bring halfway between the lower & upper holes (That's where it was the day I bought it) Hopefully this slows down!
 
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wicked400ex said:
I'm at 1100 miles right now and added 2 qts. to bring halfway between the lower & upper holes (That's where it was the day I bought it) Hopefully this slows down!
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My experience was the same with the new 5.0. i had to add 2 qts. the first 2K miles, but after 5K consumption stopped. Now at 10K, and haven't had to add any oil since.
 

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having assembled a few engines in my time, this is a pretty typical break in. I suspect these engines are spin tested after assembly and not actually run for break in. That leaves it to us to seat the rings and such. Chevy has a lot of this reported on their LS powered trucks for the same reason.
 

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Hello,

That level of consumption is normal in the early stages. I recommend checking it periodically. If it continues or increases, I suggest a visit to the dealer to make sure everything is functioning correctly. If you have any additional questions, feel free to let me know.

~Natasha
 
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