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'13_ImpactBlue_GT · Dec 12, 2007

Today was oil change day. I already had 7qts of Mobile1 ready to go in, after finishing I cranked her up to check for leaks when the oil filter literally blew off

So I call my dad to give me a lift to go get some more

(another $40+). My dad said in his 50+ years of changing oil he has had it happen to him twice, both times on a 65 Chevy Impala..........thank God I was home and not out on the road somewhere (the motor had about 2 quarts left in it). Has this happened to anyone else

mustang50v8 · Dec 12, 2007

im pretty sure the manual says that the motor only is supposed to take 6qts

'13_ImpactBlue_GT · Dec 12, 2007

I know, I bought an extra quart incase she burned some between now and the next oil change.

rugster · Dec 12, 2007

Winters98GT · Dec 12, 2007

Toms_2003_Stang said:
I know, I bought an extra quart incase she burned some between now and the next oil change.

1. Where is the tech?

2. Never put more oil in your car than is required. You can damage your motor.

3. Your car should not be burning oil. Putting more oil in is retarded. Just check your oil peridoically to see if it is burning oil. Thats why you have dipstick. If it is burning oil, figure out why, instead of adding more oil.

streethorse · Dec 12, 2007

I dont see how that could happen. Did it strip the threads out of the
filter or what???

Plus didnt most of the oil stay in the pan ?

'13_ImpactBlue_GT · Dec 12, 2007

Would a mod move this to talk.

CobraRed_96_GT · Dec 12, 2007

the 4.6 happily takes 6.25-6.3 quarts guys.
lol, winters: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=728587&highlight=5+quarts

SVT32VDOHC · Dec 12, 2007

You either didn't tighten it, or you had the o-ring still on from the old oil filter. That is crazy. And why do you use such expensive oil?? My supercharged Cobra gets Castrol or Valvoline conventional. Whatever is cheapest. My car has burnt NO oil in 54,000 miles and I don't have any problems.

mustang50v8 · Dec 12, 2007

SVT32VDOHC said:
And why do you use such expensive oil??

because the oil that came in the car and that is recommended is 5w20 synthetic

myponyrocks · Dec 12, 2007

Um I hate to break it to you, but synthetic is NOT what came in your 03. Maybe a dual blend, but it wasn't fully synthetic from the factory.

Smokeurhonda · Dec 12, 2007

Um.... I've got an 02 GT and it only takes 5 quarts. SO what are you guys talking about with 2v's taking over 6? And I also run mobil 1. If you run your car hard it's good cheap insurance.

lazerred02 · Dec 12, 2007

Smokeurhonda said:
Um.... I've got an 02 GT and it only takes 5 quarts. SO what are you guys talking about with 2v's taking over 6? And I also run mobil 1. If you run your car hard it's good cheap insurance.

My 02GT also takes right around 5 quarts.

Smokeurhonda · Dec 12, 2007

lazerred02 said:
My 02GT also takes right around 5 quarts.

K...good to know

d98gt · Dec 12, 2007

I also only put 5 in my mustang and it shows up good

2oo3gt · Dec 12, 2007

SVT32VDOHC said:
You either didn't tighten it, or you had the o-ring still on from the old oil filter. .

this happened to me once i guess dont do oil changes when your really tired.

Smokeurhonda · Dec 12, 2007

I just checked fordtechservice.com and the spec for a 02 mustang 4.6 is 6.25 quarts?

Winters98GT · Dec 12, 2007

CobraRed_96_GT said:
the 4.6 happily takes 6.25-6.3 quarts guys.
lol, winters: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=728587&highlight=5+quarts

thats why you dont read and work on your car while working on a bottle of Patron at the same time.

the98stang · Dec 12, 2007

Winters98GT said:
1. Where is the tech?

2. Never put more oil in your car than is required. You can damage your motor.

3. Your car should not be burning oil. Putting more oil in is retarded. Just check your oil peridoically to see if it is burning oil. Thats why you have dipstick. If it is burning oil, figure out why, instead of adding more oil.

Ford claims it's normal to burn 1 quart every 3k miles. Adding oil is the right thing to do

Winters98GT · Dec 12, 2007

the98stang said:
Ford claims it's normal to burn 1 quart every 3k miles. Adding oil is the right thing to do

mine doesnt, and adding oil is fine, overfilling your car are two different things

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