help out a newbie

alexm · Nov 5, 2006

i have a 2001 gt, 62k miles on it with vortex exhaust and a k&n cold air intake. i have a few questions and i was hoping some folks with the know-how on here could help me out, here it goes:

-how many quarts of oil do i put in when changing the oil?
-what oil do you recommend for overall performance and life and how often should it be changed?
-where are the lift points located at?

any help would be appreciated.

Pennywise2 · Nov 5, 2006

Welcome to Stangnet.
I belive your car takes five quarts but,you can always
check your dipstick after you put in the motor oil.
I only use Mobil 1 in my car it's great stuff and can be
found at your local Walmart.
Different oil filters filter differently so,I would be choicey
on what oil filter you put on your car.I use Motorcraft oil
filters because they have the drain back valve witch is good.
Also if you want to prolong the life of your engine you should
change your motor oil frequently.I change mine every three months
or three thousand miles whatever comes first that is four oil changes
a year no big deal.

the98stang · Nov 5, 2006

alexm said:
i have a 2001 gt, 62k miles on it with vortex exhaust and a k&n cold air intake. i have a few questions and i was hoping some folks with the know-how on here could help me out, here it goes:

-how many quarts of oil do i put in when changing the oil?
-what oil do you recommend for overall performance and life and how often should it be changed?
-where are the lift points located at?

any help would be appreciated.

1. Check your owners manual or buy a Haynes book.
2. 5w-30 or 10w-30 oil is fine. Use synthetic if money permits. Use a motorcraft filter or Mobil 1 filter.
3. I don't know wtf you mean by "lift points"

the98stang · Nov 5, 2006

Pennywise2 said:
Welcome to Stangnet.
I belive your car takes five quarts but,you can always
check your dipstick after you put in the motor oil.
I only use Mobil 1 in my car it's great stuff and can be
found at your local Walmart.
Different oil filters filter differently so,I would be choicey
on what oil filter you put on your car.I use Motorcraft oil
filters because they have the drain back valve witch is good.
Also if you want to prolong the life of your engine you should
change your motor oil frequently.I change mine every three months
or three thousand miles whatever comes first that is four oil changes
a year no big deal.

aparently synthetics can go 5k miles easy, but mobil 1 synthetic is dirt cheap at walmart, so I change every 3k as well. I vote for motorcraft filters as well. Around $2 at walmart

sgarlic · Nov 6, 2006

For oil, fill it til its between low and max on the fillline.. forget about how much oil the manual says.. earlier ones say 5 qts, mine says 6.. same engine though.

Here's a diagram of the lift points:

12amracer · Nov 7, 2006

If you need the lift points to jack the car up for an oil change, i suggest getting a set of Rhino Ramps. It's quicker, and actually will get the car higher up in the air. Walmart probably has the best price.

http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/stealthv/cones/2.jpg

bakos24 · Nov 7, 2006

12amracer said:
If you need the lift points to jack the car up for an oil change, i suggest getting a set of Rhino Ramps. It's quicker, and actually will get the car higher up in the air. Walmart probably has the best price.

http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/stealthv/cones/2.jpg

+1. Rhino ramps make it a whole lot easier to do. Got mine from Auto zone for like $30-40.
Oil, I use Amsoil, not the cheapest stuff but works real well for me along with a motorcraaft filter.

CobraRed_96_GT · Nov 7, 2006

it's 6 quarts......

kramer03gt · Nov 7, 2006

Another one for AMS oil here i use there filter as well. seems to be ok.. might try the royal purple route next to see if there is a huge difference or not..

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