Oil Level Mystery

[EarthwormJim]

I have a 2026 XLT V6 with about 2,300 miles.

I changed the oil recently. I drained the oil for about 20 minutes then refilled with about 5.5 quarts of PUP. I ran the engine, waited 15 minutes and the oil level was right under the top dot. I thought all was well.

I ran the engine for about 2 weeks and put on about 500 miles. I came out this morning, ran the engine a little bit, waited 15 min and the oil level at the lower end of the hash. I added the other half quart and brought it up closer to full.

My question is, how does this happen? Does my engine burn oil or is something else going on.

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[Geo8866]

I can't speak to it going down, but mine actually takes just roughly 5.8 quarts to reach the max line, even though the manual says 5.6 (2.3 engine) Was your first reading possibly inaccurate?

 

[superj]

I just put 6. There is enough space in the pan for that little bit extra

 

[Chippewa76]

I have a 2026 XLT V6 with about 2,300 miles.

I changed the oil recently. I drained the oil for about 20 minutes then refilled with about 5.5 quarts of PUP. I ran the engine, waited 15 minutes and the oil level was right under the top dot. I thought all was well.

I ran the engine for about 2 weeks and put on about 500 miles. I came out this morning, ran the engine a little bit, waited 15 min and the oil level at the lower end of the hash. I added the other half quart and brought it up closer to full.

My question is, how does this happen? Does my engine burn oil or is something else going on.

- you did the first oil change just before 2,300?
- what did it read before the change?
- when you checked it after the change, was the truck in the same exact location?
- any oil puddles where you park it?
- did you crawl underneath and look for engine leaks?

 

[EarthwormJim]

- you did the first oil change just before 2,300?
- what did it read before the change?
- when you checked it after the change, was the truck in the same exact location?
- any oil puddles where you park it?
- did you crawl underneath and look for engine leaks?

Before the change it was reading a little high. I've changed the oil twice since I got it. No puddles or leakage that I can see. I did check the oil on the exact same spot.

 

[mpj50179]

I hope this helps

2.7 EcoBoost

• Oil Filter:

  FL-2062-A

• Oil Capacity:

  6.0qt (5.7L)

• Oil Type:

  XO-5W30-Q1SP

• Air Filter Element:

  FA-2022

• Battery:

  See your dealer for the most current part number.

• Spark Plugs:

  SP-594

• Transmission Filter:

  FT-202

• Transmission Fluid Spec:

  XT-12-QULV

• Transmission Capacity:

  12.89qt (12.2L)

• Cabin Air Filter:

  FP-93

• Wiper Blades:

  RH: WW-1708 LH: WW-2503

• Lug Nut Torque:

  Bolt size: M12 x 1.5 lb-ft (Nm): 100 (135)

• Coolant Grade:

  VC-13DL-G

 

[alrashid2]

People are far too picky with oil changes. Just add 6 quarts. Engines have a very large range of operating levels, usually at least +/- 1 full quart.

 

[cb4017]

OP, I would suggest you check oil level in the morning before first start.

When I change oil I just put in 6 qts and call it good. When I check oil level I do it in the morning. Makes sure it's all drained down into the pan. It's always at the top of the hex.

 

[donnietTA]

From the factory mine was showing about 1/2 inch above the full mark. Just had them do my 5,000 mile change and it is at the same level as before.

 

[josephp732]

Whit my 2.7L EB I just add 6 quarts. It does take a while for all the oil to get down to the pan. After a bit it reads a hair above the top line on the dipstick.

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