removed pcv screen-took 7qts oil

delrrex · 10-16-2001, 08:40 PM

I removed and replaced the pcv screen and changed the oil and filter and it took 7 qts just to bring it up to the add 1 qt mark(after market dip stick)and after running the engine i rechecked it and the oil on the stick had small bubbles in it.The Chiltons book says it takes 5 qts,any ideas?'92 gt 5.0 stock as far as i know ,bought used.Also i have changed the oil on a '93 Caravan that i know takes 5 qts and when i drained the Stang it took a lot longer to drain.

fiveohpatrol · 10-16-2001, 09:38 PM

yes it does take 5 quarts, and you can damage your engine by using more than that

im guessing its your aftermarket dipstick, is it some cheap autozone thing? or is it a ford replacement?

replacing the PVC screen has nothing to do with how much oil the engine will hold

not to insult you, but did you remember to put a new oil filter on before you started refilling it?

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88COBRA · 10-16-2001, 11:16 PM

FYI: I put 4.4L into my STANG when I do a oil change.

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PKRWUD · 10-16-2001, 11:19 PM

The dipstick is obviously wrong, and if you drained out 7 quarts, then it's been wrong for a while. Drain it again, install 4 quarts with a new filter. Start and run the engine for a few minutes. Shut it off and go watch TV for a while. later, after the oil has drained back to the pan, clean and reinstall the dipstick, and note where the oil level is. With a small punch, mark this point on the dipstick and reference it as your new "add 1 quart" mark. Add one more quart, run it, watch TV some more, and after it's drained again, do the dipstick thing again. The new mark will be your new full mark.

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fiveohpatrol · 10-17-2001, 01:33 PM

you sure be a smart one huh

that is a good idea

but another thing i was thinking of, make sure you are getting the dipstick all the way in, if not it will read low

just another suggestion

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blue00gt · 10-17-2001, 06:28 PM

One other thing would be to make sure that it has the stock oil pan (although I think you would have noticed if it had a deep sump racing pan).

10-16-2001, 08:40 PM	#1
delrrex Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: lakewood,co.usa Posts: 22	removed pcv screen-took 7qts oil I removed and replaced the pcv screen and changed the oil and filter and it took 7 qts just to bring it up to the add 1 qt mark(after market dip stick)and after running the engine i rechecked it and the oil on the stick had small bubbles in it.The Chiltons book says it takes 5 qts,any ideas?'92 gt 5.0 stock as far as i know ,bought used.Also i have changed the oil on a '93 Caravan that i know takes 5 qts and when i drained the Stang it took a lot longer to drain.

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10-16-2001, 09:38 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	yes it does take 5 quarts, and you can damage your engine by using more than that im guessing its your aftermarket dipstick, is it some cheap autozone thing? or is it a ford replacement? replacing the PVC screen has nothing to do with how much oil the engine will hold not to insult you, but did you remember to put a new oil filter on before you started refilling it? ------------------ 88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframes, 65mm TB, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph f/p, Crane Adj.FPR, Nitto drag radials, best 1/4--> 13.76@101.4 on a 2.17 60ft

10-16-2001, 11:16 PM	#3
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	FYI: I put 4.4L into my STANG when I do a oil change. ------------------ Ian Sim ian@stangpower.com 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded Tons of Products! Low prices! Message Board!Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

10-16-2001, 11:19 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The dipstick is obviously wrong, and if you drained out 7 quarts, then it's been wrong for a while. Drain it again, install 4 quarts with a new filter. Start and run the engine for a few minutes. Shut it off and go watch TV for a while. later, after the oil has drained back to the pan, clean and reinstall the dipstick, and note where the oil level is. With a small punch, mark this point on the dipstick and reference it as your new "add 1 quart" mark. Add one more quart, run it, watch TV some more, and after it's drained again, do the dipstick thing again. The new mark will be your new full mark. ~C ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

10-17-2001, 01:33 PM	#5
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	you sure be a smart one huh that is a good idea but another thing i was thinking of, make sure you are getting the dipstick all the way in, if not it will read low just another suggestion ------------------ 88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframes, 65mm TB, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph f/p, Crane Adj.FPR, Nitto drag radials, best 1/4--> 13.76@101.4 on a 2.17 60ft

10-17-2001, 06:28 PM	#6
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	One other thing would be to make sure that it has the stock oil pan (although I think you would have noticed if it had a deep sump racing pan).