How much oil is the 5.0 suppose to take?

nba1341 · May 3rd, 2008, 01:01 AM

When i changed my oil i didn't get a reading on the dipstick till 5.5 quarts of oil + 1 quart of lucas oil additive that really super thick stuff %100 petroleum i think

the dipstick reads a little high

is this normal?

jrh_1980 · May 3rd, 2008, 01:13 AM

with the stock oil pan it is 5 quarts plus .5 for the filter to be at the full mark if you have 6.5 quarts in your not realy gonna hurt anything unless your crank is submerged in the oil then it will cause cavitation and the oil will not be as effective and it will also kill the horsepower. Or so i have been told

ryans88gt · May 3rd, 2008, 02:38 AM

I would say 6.5 quarts is about a full quart too much. It will hurt HP a little and could cause other problems, like you PCV sucking oil into the intake.

nba1341 · May 3rd, 2008, 02:49 AM

i'm carbed btw not sure if i have pcv?

but i didnt tighten the oil plug enough so it drained a good bit of oil but yea guess i got to much in

at the time i did not realize 32 ounces was 1 quart i thought it was a lot less than that thats why after i added lucas i went and added another quart and ahalf of oil

Iownastang · May 3rd, 2008, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by nba1341

i'm carbed btw not sure if i have pcv?

but i didnt tighten the oil plug enough so it drained a good bit of oil but yea guess i got to much in

at the time i did not realize 32 ounces was 1 quart i thought it was a lot less than that thats why after i added lucas i went and added another quart and ahalf of oil

every car has a pvc and you are a post whore. do you do anything besides terrorize people on mm.?

nba1341 · May 3rd, 2008, 02:59 AM

Originally Posted by Iownastang

every car has a pvc and you are a post whore. do you do anything besides terrorize people on mm.?

what are you talking about this is a legit thread explain yourself?

and i might need a new seal for that bolt if it still drips so when would be the best time to change that quickly

when the car is ice cold????

Iownastang · May 3rd, 2008, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by nba1341

what are you talking about this is a legit thread explain yourself?

and i might need a new seal for that bolt if it still drips so when would be the best time to change that quickly

when the car is ice cold????

I know this is a legit thread and im just messin with you! and jacking your threadQQ@

You are going to lose some but oil have someone hold there finger over the hole after you pull the drain plug and if the car is not ice cold you are going to have oil everywhere/.

ujslost · May 3rd, 2008, 09:45 AM

i always put 5 qts in mine. it reads full

Tony_90fox · May 3rd, 2008, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by ujslost

i always put 5 qts in mine. it reads full

+1, just changed mine last night. I wouldnt put more than 5 quarts with the stock oil pan.

vfast · May 4th, 2008, 05:44 PM

and you don't need any additives

ryans88gt · May 4th, 2008, 07:20 PM

you don't NEED oil either...but the benefits are undeniable. There is a lot of debate over oil additives and I think that 99% are trash, but I'll tell you this much. I haven't changed the oil in my lawn mover for almost 10 years. I just top it off with lucas at the beginning of each year, still runs perfect with no smoke.

Onebadcobra · May 20th, 2008, 12:41 AM

a stock 5 liter is 5 qts

May 3rd, 2008, 01:01 AM	#1
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much oil is the 5.0 suppose to take? When i changed my oil i didn't get a reading on the dipstick till 5.5 quarts of oil + 1 quart of lucas oil additive that really super thick stuff %100 petroleum i think the dipstick reads a little high is this normal? __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

May 3rd, 2008, 02:38 AM	#3
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say 6.5 quarts is about a full quart too much. It will hurt HP a little and could cause other problems, like you PCV sucking oil into the intake. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

May 3rd, 2008, 02:49 AM	#4
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm carbed btw not sure if i have pcv? but i didnt tighten the oil plug enough so it drained a good bit of oil but yea guess i got to much in at the time i did not realize 32 ounces was 1 quart i thought it was a lot less than that thats why after i added lucas i went and added another quart and ahalf of oil __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

May 3rd, 2008, 09:45 AM	#8
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	i always put 5 qts in mine. it reads full __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

May 4th, 2008, 05:44 PM	#10
vfast Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shimmy shack takeout Posts: 1,084 iTrader: 0 reviews	and you don't need any additives __________________ EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO MY OPINION:cool: 6'ers are for kids 1965 chevelle SS 421 sbc 6 speed, 3.90 gears,alum d-shaft, brodix heads,roller cam,925 AED carb...grocery getter[COLOR="Red"]RIP[/COLOR]

May 3rd, 2008, 01:13 AM	#2
jrh_1980 Regular 89 Mustang LX 7.90@90mph 8th Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Macomb, Illinois Posts: 151 iTrader: 1 reviews	with the stock oil pan it is 5 quarts plus .5 for the filter to be at the full mark if you have 6.5 quarts in your not realy gonna hurt anything unless your crank is submerged in the oil then it will cause cavitation and the oil will not be as effective and it will also kill the horsepower. Or so i have been told

May 4th, 2008, 07:20 PM	#11
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	you don't NEED oil either...but the benefits are undeniable. There is a lot of debate over oil additives and I think that 99% are trash, but I'll tell you this much. I haven't changed the oil in my lawn mover for almost 10 years. I just top it off with lucas at the beginning of each year, still runs perfect with no smoke. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

May 20th, 2008, 12:41 AM	#12
Onebadcobra Newbie 93 Cobra Clone 12.8@106 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canton Mi Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	a stock 5 liter is 5 qts __________________ Theres no replacement for displacement...but Im definately friends with Kenne and Mr. Whipple...

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