2.7 l oil change
#71
Senior Member
Better drain some out, it takes 6 quarts with the filter. I did mine last weekend myself. When you add oil you have to give it at least 10 minutes before you check it!
#72
Senior Member
Owner's Manual! A very good resource for information including fluid capacities. That would be the last time I visited that business. And I would be getting the extra three quarts out pronto.
#73
Worst hairday ever...
Seems to me a oil change following Ford's recommendations should require minimum 30 to 40 minutes. I wonder how that will fit in with quick lube places that make their money based on 10 minutes or less per oil change, or even at the dealers for that matter.
#74
Senior Member
So got the oil changed today. First oil change being that it's a new truck. The guy says that 7 quarts is what is needed. After I paid, the guy came back in handing me they keys said looks like we undercharged you. Your truck takes 9 quarts. I didn't have to pay for it, but does anyone know if the truck takes 9 quarts or was the guy trying to pull some type of sales tactic for the next time I change it? Also said that 2.7 engines, or maybe all Ford F-150 should use the same oil they come with. Motorcraft.
I wouldn't let the "guy" who changed your oil even check my tire pressure...what a nincompoop. And, I trust the owner of the truck is now informed that the engine oil capacity is 6 quarts, as the manual states.
#75
Is anyone else having a difficult time reading the dipstick correctly on the 2.7L EB?
It doesn't matter if I wait the recommended 20-30 mins after shutting the engine off or immediately after I ALWAYS show the reading on the dipstick about an inch above the full mark.
I let my engine drain for close to 2 hours until there was hardly a drip coming out and then filled with EXACTLY 6 quarts (The specs said the system holds 6.3 quarts completely dry).
I've never had a problem reading the dipstick on any other vehicle I've owned. I think what is happening is that the long flat metal dipstick is touching the sides of the channel when going down into the dipstick hole. There are dry spot mixed with wet spots all up and down the dipstick. Driving me NUTS!
Is there anything I should worry about knowing that I only put in 6 quarts? I'm really hoping its not overfilled, but I just can't tell at all. If I waited after say...about 8 hours...would that give me an accurate reading or does it have to be right at 20-30 mins after shutting the engine off?
It doesn't matter if I wait the recommended 20-30 mins after shutting the engine off or immediately after I ALWAYS show the reading on the dipstick about an inch above the full mark.
I let my engine drain for close to 2 hours until there was hardly a drip coming out and then filled with EXACTLY 6 quarts (The specs said the system holds 6.3 quarts completely dry).
I've never had a problem reading the dipstick on any other vehicle I've owned. I think what is happening is that the long flat metal dipstick is touching the sides of the channel when going down into the dipstick hole. There are dry spot mixed with wet spots all up and down the dipstick. Driving me NUTS!
Is there anything I should worry about knowing that I only put in 6 quarts? I'm really hoping its not overfilled, but I just can't tell at all. If I waited after say...about 8 hours...would that give me an accurate reading or does it have to be right at 20-30 mins after shutting the engine off?
#76
I found adding around 5.5 quarts puts the oil level just right. You can always add more if needed.
#77
Be careful when checking the level On the 2.7. There is a TSB out for it. It holds almost all of its oil up in the engine for a long time after shutting down. You should always wait a bit before checking the oil on all engines, but Ford is saying at least 15-20 minutes on the 2.7 EB, or you risk over filling if you're going by the level on the dip stick.
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#78
ive done that and it was a tad low. my last oil change i added 6 quarts then had to add a extra 2 ounces to top it off. first time i had to do that. i did use 6 single courts, not the big 5 quart jug and single courts like i usually do.
#79
I haven't reread this whole thread but with the stop start technology of the 2.7, all the engine oil does not drain down to the oil pan immediately each time engine shuts off so the engine is not starved of oil when it is restarted from a stop with sudden acceleration. This may have already been touched upon by someone else here already.
By the time I get the splash panel down and off, at least 10 minutes has elapsed. The oil comes out in a big gush as stated by others and by the time filter and orings are replaced another 20 minutes goes by so I am confident all the oil is drained as I put in 6 quarts, start truck, then wait 20 minutes to check oil and all is good.
By the time I get the splash panel down and off, at least 10 minutes has elapsed. The oil comes out in a big gush as stated by others and by the time filter and orings are replaced another 20 minutes goes by so I am confident all the oil is drained as I put in 6 quarts, start truck, then wait 20 minutes to check oil and all is good.
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#80
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