Is 6 quarts of oil too much?
08-19-2018, 02:35 AM
#1
Is 6 quarts of oil too much?
For an oil change with the filter, the manual calls for 6 quarts of oil. I’ve done 5 oil changes now and each time I put in between 5.6 to 5.8 quarts of oil, which has always put me over the top (maximum) mark on the dip stick. I’m thorough about letting it drain fully -giving it 10 minutes or more.
6 quarts would be significantly overfilled and I’m trying to understand why it’s recommended.
Does anyone else get similar results?
6 quarts would be significantly overfilled and I’m trying to understand why it’s recommended.
Does anyone else get similar results?
08-19-2018, 07:50 AM
#4
Senior Member
For an oil change with the filter, the manual calls for 6 quarts of oil. I’ve done 5 oil changes now and each time I put in between 5.6 to 5.8 quarts of oil, which has always put me over the top (maximum) mark on the dip stick. I’m thorough about letting it drain fully -giving it 10 minutes or more.
6 quarts would be significantly overfilled and I’m trying to understand why it’s recommended.
Does anyone else get similar results?
6 quarts would be significantly overfilled and I’m trying to understand why it’s recommended.
Does anyone else get similar results?
08-19-2018, 08:16 AM
#5
Senior Member
I'm on my 3rd 3.5 Ecoboost and on each of them 6 quarts has always put them right to the full line. I put the truck on my lift and after I remove the drain plug and filter I let it drain for 10-15 minutes. I don't rush the drain process and I always pour some oil into the filter before installing it.
08-19-2018, 08:31 AM
#6
Senior Member
You should let it drain for 20 minutes minimum.
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08-19-2018, 09:41 AM
#7
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I am really OCD about stuff like tire pressure and oil level.
When I change my oil after a good long drain period I will add 1 less quart than what it calls for at first then start the engine. Then over the next hour or so while tinkering with other stuff I will start adding oil a little at a time - maybe 3 oz. Add 3oz - wait 15-20 minutes - check the dipstick. Will keep doing this until I have it right where I want it in my dipstick which is just about to the top of the hash marks.
Yeah - too much time in my hands but I can’t stand it if it isn’t just so.
When I change my oil after a good long drain period I will add 1 less quart than what it calls for at first then start the engine. Then over the next hour or so while tinkering with other stuff I will start adding oil a little at a time - maybe 3 oz. Add 3oz - wait 15-20 minutes - check the dipstick. Will keep doing this until I have it right where I want it in my dipstick which is just about to the top of the hash marks.
Yeah - too much time in my hands but I can’t stand it if it isn’t just so.
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08-19-2018, 09:51 AM
#8
On my 2017 3.5 EB, I have only drained the factory fill once, and have taken it to the dealer for the subsequent changes, but I only let it drain for about 5 minutes, and I put in a full 6 qts. It showed right at full.
08-19-2018, 03:21 PM
#9
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When I used to change my own oil, I noticed that the hotter the engine, the quicker the draining.
I finally settled on wearing a heavy rubber glove when pulling the hot plug, and it would stop dripping after 10 minutes or so. 200° oil drains fast.
And for those with a Fumoto drain valve, try draining your oil till it stops, and then remove the valve to see how much oil is staying behind.
I finally settled on wearing a heavy rubber glove when pulling the hot plug, and it would stop dripping after 10 minutes or so. 200° oil drains fast.
And for those with a Fumoto drain valve, try draining your oil till it stops, and then remove the valve to see how much oil is staying behind.
