how many quarts of oil?

stang_soldier · October 2nd, 2009, 08:48 PM

ok this may sound like a dumb question but like they say, the only stupid question is a question unasked!!! how many quarts does a 2004 gt take? i put 5 and it seems like its not even showing on the dipstick

Applehead281 · October 2nd, 2009, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by stang_soldier

ok this may sound like a dumb question but like they say, the only stupid question is a question unasked!!! how many quarts does a 2004 gt take? i put 5 and it seems like its not even showing on the dipstick

6 quarts, the motor holds roughly 5.5 and then the other for the filter

stang_soldier · October 2nd, 2009, 08:53 PM

ok just making sure cuz i didnt wanna overfill it, thanks man!!!!

Applehead281 · October 2nd, 2009, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by stang_soldier

ok just making sure cuz i didnt wanna overfill it, thanks man!!!!

no prob

cliffyk · October 2nd, 2009, 09:02 PM

You can download an owner's manual here...

mrbigjeep · October 2nd, 2009, 11:50 PM

you can always just put in some, then check, and add accordingly...

i put in 6.5 and it keeps it a tad below the max dot...

Garrett · October 3rd, 2009, 12:20 AM

This reminds me, I need to change mine tomorrow. Can't decide if I wanna take it some where or just do it myself like you did.

330CubeGt · October 3rd, 2009, 12:30 AM

6

jivepepper · October 3rd, 2009, 12:35 AM

I run 6.5-7 qts. After allowing for the filter and oil suspended in the heads I think it's the perfect for a high reving engine.

Stock 4.6 pan below. Food for thought guys..

2.5 Quarts

3 Quarts

4 Quarts

6 Quarts

7 Quarts

9 Quarts

casper gt · October 3rd, 2009, 12:46 AM

damn George, why are you giving us all the finger?

Lefty · October 3rd, 2009, 12:54 AM

I always did 6.5 qts.

liljojo4711 · October 3rd, 2009, 01:05 AM

jivepepper, are u saying we should use more than 6 quarts or what?

330CubeGt · October 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM

Im not even going to get into this with Jive but there is NO need to run More then 6 Quarts.Even with a "High Reving Engine"

jivepepper · October 3rd, 2009, 01:44 AM

Well don't get into it. But the these cars heads drain back slower than oil is injected in to them. I have been discussing this with others for 9 years already. I already believe what I believe. I wonder why they make 7 qt aftermarket oil pans?

330CubeGt · October 3rd, 2009, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by jivepepper

I wonder why they make 7 qt aftermarket oil pans?

Could not have said it better my self.

Your Stock pan is Not a Aftermarket oil pan, All your doing is slinging oil.
And Putting 7 Quarts of oil in a 6 Quart pan is doing more bad then good.
But like you said you believe what you believe.

Wonder why they make Crank Scrapers and Windage Trays?

jivepepper · October 3rd, 2009, 01:12 PM

At 6.5-7 qt's the scrappers are still well out of the oil. My point is extra oil will help and it will help even adding a little to the stock one. The crank sits well above the bottom of the block. It not like the extra oil is getting slung around.

Windange trays are really not as necessary in a 4.6, because of the postion of the crank. Plus not all the oil is down in the pan all the time. For me I even have the oil fed sc. I remember having this very same conversation over at modularfords, modulardepot and modularpowerhouse back in the day.

I'll keep doing it while I beat the crap out of my 4 year old shortblock the see's 7k+ rpm's several times a month. I also keep in mind that I have over heated it twice. leaned it out so bad it has melted plugs and chucked one out and I just rethreaded in the car. Then put down 665, 6 months later. I'm glad the extra .5-1qt didn't help finish it off under those circumstances.

FoxHoss · October 3rd, 2009, 03:02 PM

My 2002 Takes 6.5 before it hits full on the dipstick

arguing this point with somone that owns a prior model than a new edge wouldnt understand because at 5 - 6 quarts they'res read full on the dipstick

DickH · October 3rd, 2009, 03:27 PM

Just throw oil in until the stick says you are good, and you know you will be good.

00redgt · October 3rd, 2009, 03:54 PM

i just changed mine with 6 qts of clean 5000.hope this shit is good

330CubeGt · October 3rd, 2009, 04:21 PM

jivepepper, all im saying is if you want to run 7 quarts more power to you but the correct way is to buy a 7 quart pan.Thats all.

Then in your Case you can Run 8 Quarts

I know that i would have issues running 7 Quarts considering my rotating assembly swings below the bottom of the block.

Originally Posted by FoxHoss

arguing this point with somone that owns a prior model than a new edge wouldnt understand because at 5 - 6 quarts they'res read full on the dipstick

Judging someones knowledge by what year car they own is funny, You got alot of learning to do.

My 98 has a 04 motor

.

And just for the Record my 98 when i still had the 4.6 Read Full at 6 Quarts.

October 2nd, 2009, 08:48 PM	#1
stang_soldier Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	how many quarts of oil? ok this may sound like a dumb question but like they say, the only stupid question is a question unasked!!! how many quarts does a 2004 gt take? i put 5 and it seems like its not even showing on the dipstick

October 2nd, 2009, 09:02 PM	#5
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mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can always just put in some, then check, and add accordingly... i put in 6.5 and it keeps it a tad below the max dot... __________________ cams + 150 shot

October 3rd, 2009, 12:20 AM	#7
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October 2nd, 2009, 08:53 PM	#3
stang_soldier Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok just making sure cuz i didnt wanna overfill it, thanks man!!!!

October 3rd, 2009, 12:35 AM	#9
jivepepper MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 4,556 iTrader: 1 reviews	I run 6.5-7 qts. After allowing for the filter and oil suspended in the heads I think it's the perfect for a high reving engine. Stock 4.6 pan below. Food for thought guys.. 2.5 Quarts 3 Quarts 4 Quarts 6 Quarts 7 Quarts 9 Quarts __________________ 2000 GT 665/540rwhp/rwtq On pump gas Best 1/4 638hp street tune 11.01, best trap 134MPH, 80*+day, 10.5" DD Cobra R's & 315/35/17 DR'S DYNO VID ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9uOS732mdA

October 3rd, 2009, 12:46 AM	#10
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October 3rd, 2009, 12:54 AM	#11
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	I always did 6.5 qts. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

October 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM	#13
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1994 Mustang 5.0 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,866 iTrader: 14 reviews	Im not even going to get into this with Jive but there is NO need to run More then 6 Quarts.Even with a "High Reving Engine" __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

October 3rd, 2009, 01:44 AM	#14
jivepepper MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 4,556 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well don't get into it. But the these cars heads drain back slower than oil is injected in to them. I have been discussing this with others for 9 years already. I already believe what I believe. I wonder why they make 7 qt aftermarket oil pans? __________________ 2000 GT 665/540rwhp/rwtq On pump gas Best 1/4 638hp street tune 11.01, best trap 134MPH, 80*+day, 10.5" DD Cobra R's & 315/35/17 DR'S DYNO VID ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9uOS732mdA

October 3rd, 2009, 01:12 PM	#16
jivepepper MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 4,556 iTrader: 1 reviews	At 6.5-7 qt's the scrappers are still well out of the oil. My point is extra oil will help and it will help even adding a little to the stock one. The crank sits well above the bottom of the block. It not like the extra oil is getting slung around. Windange trays are really not as necessary in a 4.6, because of the postion of the crank. Plus not all the oil is down in the pan all the time. For me I even have the oil fed sc. I remember having this very same conversation over at modularfords, modulardepot and modularpowerhouse back in the day. I'll keep doing it while I beat the crap out of my 4 year old shortblock the see's 7k+ rpm's several times a month. I also keep in mind that I have over heated it twice. leaned it out so bad it has melted plugs and chucked one out and I just rethreaded in the car. Then put down 665, 6 months later. I'm glad the extra .5-1qt didn't help finish it off under those circumstances. __________________ 2000 GT 665/540rwhp/rwtq On pump gas Best 1/4 638hp street tune 11.01, best trap 134MPH, 80+day, 10.5" DD Cobra R's & 315/35/17 DR'S DYNO VID ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9uOS732mdA Last edited by jivepepper; October 3rd, 2009 at 01:14 PM.*

October 3rd, 2009, 03:02 PM	#17
FoxHoss Enthusiast 02' GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn, CT Posts: 902 iTrader: 0 reviews	My 2002 Takes 6.5 before it hits full on the dipstick arguing this point with somone that owns a prior model than a new edge wouldnt understand because at 5 - 6 quarts they'res read full on the dipstick __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD... you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences 02' GT ~ Twin Screwed 469hp/493tq

October 3rd, 2009, 03:27 PM	#18
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 3,948 iTrader: 2 reviews	Just throw oil in until the stick says you are good, and you know you will be good. __________________ Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time. Click here for your tuning needs My slow paced budget 5.4 dohc build

October 3rd, 2009, 03:54 PM	#19
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,073 iTrader: 5 reviews	i just changed mine with 6 qts of clean 5000.hope this shit is good __________________

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