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Do what the manual says | 4 | 16.67% | |
Add oil until it shows full on the dip stick | 8 | 33.33% | |
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12-09-2009, 07:44 AM | #1 |
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Oil level
I changed the oil in the F150 last night, and I put 7 quarts in it as the manual specifies. However the oil level is only about 1/3 of the way up the dip stick. My question is should I add more or just leave it?
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12-09-2009, 08:32 AM | #2 |
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At least you checked here and not corvetteforums.
I would add until it was "good" on the dipstick...but make sure the dipstick is all the way into the tube. When in doubt, trust your dipstick. LOL.
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12-09-2009, 09:04 AM | #3 |
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Those old farts don't check their own oil, but they do know where to find a polished oil-fill cap.
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12-09-2009, 09:22 AM | #4 |
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My Cobra only shows 1/3 on the dipstick too.
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12-09-2009, 09:22 AM | #5 |
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X2 on that one
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12-09-2009, 09:39 AM | #6 |
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As long as it is in the 'pattern etch' of the dipstick, then it is full. Anywhere in that area is considered 'full'
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12-09-2009, 09:42 AM | #7 |
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Yep, that's what I meant...it's about 1/3 up the etched area.
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12-09-2009, 03:49 PM | #8 |
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Next time you need to change your oil, let me know. I have a lift. No more using a creeper.
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12-09-2009, 03:51 PM | #9 |
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That'd be awesome. The truck is no big deal, but despite my fat burning efforts I still can't quite fit under the Z06.
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12-09-2009, 03:54 PM | #10 |
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Meh, my truck calls for 6 qts with filter, and it shows slightly over the full mark.
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