5.0L Engine Oil Dip Stick location
08-12-2011, 09:41 PM
#11
I just changed my oil and put exactly 7.7 qts of oil in my 5.0. I can not for the life of me get an accurate reading on the dipstick. It might be sliding on the wall of the dipstick tube when I pull it out and picking up oil. But looking at the dipstick, I keep thinking it is is too full because I can't get an accurate reading. Frustrating. 
Anybody figure out how to get a good reading on the dipstick?
Anybody figure out how to get a good reading on the dipstick?
11-03-2012, 08:27 AM
#12
Senior Member
2011 5.0L: Is it just me or does anyone else think they put this way too low on the engine? I have to use a foot stool to ever check the oil and I am 5' 11". Seems Ford could of made a longer tube with a longer dip stick. I bet they fix this issue in newer year models.....
Last edited by Rdgallo; 11-03-2012 at 09:55 AM.
11-03-2012, 01:14 PM
#14
Senior Member
I have never had a problem getting an accurate reading on the dipstick with my 5.0. I think the trick is to let the truck sit for at least a couple of hours after the engine has been running at all. Everytime I do that, I get a nice clean reading on the stick. The problem is trying to reach it as I can barely reach it even when standing on a milk carton. I am only 5'6''.
11-03-2012, 01:52 PM
#15
Senior Member
wallacemf - Hehe.....try checking your transmission fluid.....
PA part # 68402
11-03-2012, 02:02 PM
#16
Senior Member
Regarding dipstick ....
Wonder if Lokar Performance products ««« -click-
could/would have/offer a solution ?
Wonder if Lokar Performance products ««« -click-
could/would have/offer a solution ?
Last edited by gDMJoe; 11-03-2012 at 02:04 PM.
11-03-2012, 06:44 PM
#17
One Bad MoFoMoCo Owner
X2. Also 6'4", and I have to really stretch to reach it. They could have added a longer handle on it, and that would have surficed.
The transmission check dipstick is ridiculous, but the truck is pretty easy to get under.
The transmission check dipstick is ridiculous, but the truck is pretty easy to get under.
11-04-2012, 12:34 PM
#18
I have to stand on a stool to check the oil in my 5.0 from under the hood. I have been able to reach the dipstick from behind the front tire and push it up enough to get it from under the hood and not use a stool. To put it back in, drop it from the top and feed it in the hole through the wheel well. Works if you are away from home and didn't pack a stool.
11-05-2012, 02:21 PM
#19
Senior Member
2011 5.0L: Is it just me or does anyone else think they put this way too low on the engine? I have to use a foot stool to ever check the oil and I am 5' 11". Seems Ford could of made a longer tube with a longer dip stick. I bet they fix this issue in newer year models.....
