Oil question.

[99TomGT]

I changed my oil today and since my car didnt come with a manual I got on the net and did a search for how many quarts to put in. I thought the 4.6 took six but I came across a couple posts that states the 99s and 00s took 5. I was just wondering if anyone could confirm this. I have 5 quarts in the car right now and Im gonna let it sit for a while and check it and add the other quart if it needs it.

Also, I only drained a little more than 4 quarts. If the car does take 5, is it normal to burn about a quart every 3,000 miles or so?

Thanks.

Tom

[mln385]

You may have only drained four but don't forget the oil filter holds about a 1/2 quart .

Also Ford says 1quart per 800 miles is normal.

Marc

[99TomGT]

Originally Posted by mln385

You may have only drained four but don't forget the oil filter holds about a 1/2 quart .

Also Ford says 1quart per 800 miles is normal.

Marc

I changed the filter also. Thanks for the info!

[swrve26]

i have a 2000, and i only put in 5 quarts.

[Markass]

Tom, also keep in mind that the Vortec also uses up some oil, so I'd say 5 1/2 should do it, I think that's about what it usually takes.

[doggiedoc]

Originally Posted by mln385

You may have only drained four but don't forget the oil filter holds about a 1/2 quart .

Also Ford says 1quart per 800 miles is normal.

Marc

That sounds like a bit much. I'd be scared if my car burned 1 quart per 800 miles!!! My F150 has 150,000+ miles on it and it only burns about 1/4 of a quart between changes (3000k). Did you mean 1 quart per 8000 miles?

[99TomGT]

Thanks for the input everyone. I just checked it and the dipstick is reading full at 5 quarts. I think Im gonna leave it at that for right now and keep an eye on it.

Tom

[eliminator89]

Just dont take it to Jiffy lube

[Mustanger]

In '88 my F150 burned 1 qt. /850 miles. Ford said perfectly normal. My buddies F150 same year burned 1 qt/ 800 miles, he got a new engine! He kept his, I sold my LEMON!

All my Fords before that 88 and since burn no oil in 3000 to 5000 miles. Even my beater 98 Escort with 115K doesn't burn any oil at all! I think my daughter only changed the oil in it 5 or 6 times it's whole life.

[DevilSun]

Mine used to take 5, now it takes 6...damn mods. Yes 99-00 Windsor blocks 99% of the time take 5.

[Blkstg2x]

I've always known it to be about 5.5 qts. A little bit more than 5, but 6 is way too much.

[SLICK GT]

Originally Posted by Blkstg2x

I've always known it to be about 5.5 qts. A little bit more than 5, but 6 is way too much.

Mine takes 6 quarts everytime I change it . Once a year