low oil level ?

bjesse60 · January 1st, 2008, 09:45 AM

ok, I just got an 04 gt and aparently who ever changed the oil last only put 5 quarts insted of 6 in the car, i didn't notice anything out of the ordinary just happened to check it and realized this, atleast the 5 that were there are good and clear car has 50,000 miles. My question to some of you ford guys is did this hurt the motor in any way? or would it have to be lower than that. i plan on changing it today for some mobil 1. Brandon

Wht99GTvert · January 1st, 2008, 09:53 AM

I doubt there was any damage. I would just check it often for awhile to make sure it's not using oil. Other than that normal cautions such as watching the temp and listening for different noises etc. and you should be fine.

Marty

cliffyk · January 1st, 2008, 10:20 AM

You'll be OK, as long as the car wasn't thrashed around (and I mean REALLY thrashed) continually with only 5 qts...

bjesse60 · January 1st, 2008, 10:24 AM

Thank's guys your making me feel alot better! was really upset about this at first, can see were someone could easily do this that didn't know better!

RC02GT · January 1st, 2008, 01:57 PM

The manual says 5 qts and ive only ever put 5 in and it shows high on the dipstick, I must of got the smaller engine

cliffyk · January 1st, 2008, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by RC02GT

The manual says 5 qts and ive only ever put 5 in and it shows high on the dipstick, I must of got the smaller engine

Someplace along the line is the very late 2001, to early 2002 model years Ford fitted a larger oil pan and the capacity went to 6 qts. I've seen two versions of the 2002 owner's manual, one showing 5 qts, the other 6. The one available from Ford here says 6.

My '03 actually reads a tiny bit low on the dipstick (3/32" or so) with 6 qts.

bjesse60 · January 1st, 2008, 04:58 PM

well guys just changed it, and you are correct cliffyk mine now reads just a tad low with the new 6 quarts. Sure hope its o.k. does this mean since they had 5 before my crank an pickup was still getting enough oil ? Thank's Brandon

cliffyk · January 1st, 2008, 06:27 PM

You'll be fine.

You described the oil that was in there a clean, sounds like it might have been changed just before you bought the car and whoever did it "assumed" 5 qts...

RC02GT · January 1st, 2008, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by cliffyk

Someplace along the line is the very late 2001, to early 2002 model years Ford fitted a larger oil pan and the capacity went to 6 qts. I've seen two versions of the 2002 owner's manual, one showing 5 qts, the other 6. The one available from Ford here says 6.

My '03 actually reads a tiny bit low on the dipstick (3/32" or so) with 6 qts.

Hmm I did not know that, I new 6 would be way to much, wonder why they did that?

cliffyk · January 1st, 2008, 10:11 PM

Just ongoing improvement, pretty common in the auto industry. They may have been addressing some real issue, or just looking to pump up the time between changes and add a bit of CYA in the process...

the misfit wolfie · January 1st, 2008, 10:24 PM

you'll be fine as long as you keep the oil between the lines. if your oil pressure is normal you should be ok. just make sure you don't overfill it.

35th_Anniversary · January 1st, 2008, 11:14 PM

son of a bitch. Alright well i just changed the oil on the 99 stang and i put 6 quarts in her due to that is what i read all over the net not knowing that ford changed the oil pans some time in 01 or whenever. Ill check it tomorrow when i get up because it is about 10deg and windy out. But im worried now because 1 quart over is no small amount. I have prob put a good 600 miles on her since the change. Possible damage done? Im glad i looked at this tread. Dont get why ford has to change everything all the time. Should of just done it right the first time. Please help

January 1st, 2008, 09:45 AM	#1
bjesse60 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	low oil level ? ok, I just got an 04 gt and aparently who ever changed the oil last only put 5 quarts insted of 6 in the car, i didn't notice anything out of the ordinary just happened to check it and realized this, atleast the 5 that were there are good and clear car has 50,000 miles. My question to some of you ford guys is did this hurt the motor in any way? or would it have to be lower than that. i plan on changing it today for some mobil 1. Brandon

January 1st, 2008, 10:20 AM	#3
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,808 iTrader: 1 reviews	You'll be OK, as long as the car wasn't thrashed around (and I mean REALLY thrashed) continually with only 5 qts... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 1st, 2008, 01:57 PM	#5
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	The manual says 5 qts and ive only ever put 5 in and it shows high on the dipstick, I must of got the smaller engine __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

January 1st, 2008, 06:27 PM	#8
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,808 iTrader: 1 reviews	You'll be fine. You described the oil that was in there a clean, sounds like it might have been changed just before you bought the car and whoever did it "assumed" 5 qts... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 1st, 2008, 10:11 PM	#10
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,808 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just ongoing improvement, pretty common in the auto industry. They may have been addressing some real issue, or just looking to pump up the time between changes and add a bit of CYA in the process... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 1st, 2008, 09:53 AM	#2
Wht99GTvert Regular 1999 Mustang GT Convert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spanaway, Wa Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	I doubt there was any damage. I would just check it often for awhile to make sure it's not using oil. Other than that normal cautions such as watching the temp and listening for different noises etc. and you should be fine. Marty

January 1st, 2008, 10:24 AM	#4
bjesse60 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank's guys your making me feel alot better! was really upset about this at first, can see were someone could easily do this that didn't know better!

January 1st, 2008, 04:58 PM	#7
bjesse60 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	well guys just changed it, and you are correct cliffyk mine now reads just a tad low with the new 6 quarts. Sure hope its o.k. does this mean since they had 5 before my crank an pickup was still getting enough oil ? Thank's Brandon

January 1st, 2008, 10:24 PM	#11
the misfit wolfie Regular 1996 Mustang GT faster than the stealth Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 405 iTrader: 0 reviews	you'll be fine as long as you keep the oil between the lines. if your oil pressure is normal you should be ok. just make sure you don't overfill it. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT 5-speed sold.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VuRDQGk4k8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3340297

January 1st, 2008, 11:14 PM	#12
35th_Anniversary Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	son of a bitch. Alright well i just changed the oil on the 99 stang and i put 6 quarts in her due to that is what i read all over the net not knowing that ford changed the oil pans some time in 01 or whenever. Ill check it tomorrow when i get up because it is about 10deg and windy out. But im worried now because 1 quart over is no small amount. I have prob put a good 600 miles on her since the change. Possible damage done? Im glad i looked at this tread. Dont get why ford has to change everything all the time. Should of just done it right the first time. Please help

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