2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

Oil consumption

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10/4/06, 06:50 PM
  #1  
GT Member
Thread Starter
 
Tedz Pony's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 21, 2006
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Oil consumption

Hey all,

Just changed my oil today, at 3000 miles on a new '06 Mustang GT. I changed it at 2000 as well, and put in 6 quarts (as per manual). Today it only drained enough to fill the 5 quart jug. Is that typical/normal/acceptable? I'm sorta dreading the response, but I'd like to know. Is 1 quart in 1000 miles okay on a new engine at only 3000 miles? Thanks,
Old 10/5/06, 05:09 AM
  #2  
KdF
Bullitt Member
 
KdF's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 11, 2006
Location: South Austin Texas
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
That jug holds more than just 5 quarts. Is it completly full?
It has that see-thru line on the side..I bet it closer to 6.
Besides...with the filter , it holds 6.5 quarts.

Old 10/5/06, 05:11 AM
  #3  
Legacy TMS Member
 
metroplex's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 2, 2006
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 4,778
Received 16 Likes on 11 Posts
Did you drain the oil filter?
Old 10/5/06, 05:14 AM
  #4  
Legacy TMS Member
 
TomServo92's Avatar
 
Join Date: June 18, 2004
Location: Conroe, TX
Posts: 3,973
Received 28 Likes on 24 Posts
Originally Posted by KdF
That jug holds more than just 5 quarts. Is it completly full?
It has that see-thru line on the side..I bet it closer to 6.
Besides...with the filter , it holds 6.5 quarts.

No it doesn't. Read the owner's manual. It says 6 quarts with filter change.
Old 10/5/06, 05:19 AM
  #5  
Cobra Member
 
nynvolt's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 15, 2004
Posts: 1,020
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I think most new engines use a little oil for the first couple of oil changes. I'm thinking it's normal. If you don't see blue smoke billowing out or a puddle under the car you should be ok. Just keep an eye on it, if it continues or gets worse take it in.
Old 10/5/06, 05:35 AM
  #6  
Legacy TMS Member
 
metroplex's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 2, 2006
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 4,778
Received 16 Likes on 11 Posts
Originally Posted by nynvolt
I think most new engines use a little oil for the first couple of oil changes. I'm thinking it's normal. If you don't see blue smoke billowing out or a puddle under the car you should be ok. Just keep an eye on it, if it continues or gets worse take it in.
My 2000 Vic was factory ordered and never used a drop of oil (I do 6000 mile changes); 5 qt in, ~5 qt out. Our 2003 E-250 (5.4 2V V8) was also factory ordered and it never used a drop of oil either (6000 mile changes); 6 qt in, ~6 qt out. Then again I always drain the old oil filter and reclaim as much oil as possible.

Even if you do not see a huge cloud of blue smoke, it does not mean the engine isn't burning oil. Ford's very early modular motors are notorious for burning oil during take-off or long idling and usually the smoke disappears by the time your car has moved to a position that could see the smoke. The cars behind it, OTOH, can see the smoke.

I've even seen a few 2003-up Ford Crown Vics that blow out blue smoke. 2003-2004 Marauders (4.6 4V V8) also have the problem.
Old 10/5/06, 05:44 AM
  #7  
Mach 1 Member
 
Radman's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 27, 2004
Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 815
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mine used about the same amount of oil for the first couple of oil changes but it's fine now at 38k miles. You've got plenty of time to let it settle in. If it's still using oil at the 10k oil change then I'd take it in for a checkup. YMMV.
Old 10/5/06, 06:21 AM
  #8  
GT Member
Thread Starter
 
Tedz Pony's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 21, 2006
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
To answer questions: Yes, I did drain the filter, but of course, it was quite a bit heavier than when I put it on, so I'm sure it's saturated and some of the "missing" oil is inside. Also, yes, the 5qt. jug was full completely to the cap.

All this sounds very reassuring, thanks guys.
Old 10/5/06, 06:33 AM
  #9  
Legacy TMS Member
 
metroplex's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 2, 2006
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 4,778
Received 16 Likes on 11 Posts
Another possibility is that the factory only put in about 5 qt of oil for the initial fill. I am not sure why they would do it, but do you recall how the oil level on the dipstick looked then versus now (after you verified 6 qt went into the engine)?
Old 10/5/06, 07:02 AM
  #10  
GT Member
Thread Starter
 
Tedz Pony's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 21, 2006
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Not a factor. I put in 6 qts. myself at 2000. At 3000 was when I did this oil change and thought it was low.
Old 10/5/06, 07:11 AM
  #11  
KdF
Bullitt Member
 
KdF's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 11, 2006
Location: South Austin Texas
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by TomServo92
No it doesn't. Read the owner's manual. It says 6 quarts with filter change.

Completly drain the oil , Fill up the new oil filter , install , fill it up with the rest of the "6" quarts , run it and let it sit then check the dipstick , it`s half a quart low. Or my engine is unique.

Old 10/5/06, 08:32 AM
  #12  
Legacy TMS Member
 
TomServo92's Avatar
 
Join Date: June 18, 2004
Location: Conroe, TX
Posts: 3,973
Received 28 Likes on 24 Posts
Originally Posted by KdF
Completly drain the oil , Fill up the new oil filter , install , fill it up with the rest of the "6" quarts , run it and let it sit then check the dipstick , it`s half a quart low. Or my engine is unique.

IMO, if I know I've put in 6 quarts, I don't worry about the dipstick showing low. The engine is spec'd for 6 quarts and that's all I'll put in (my Escape takes 6 as well). It's your car so do whatever you feel is the right thing but I think you're wasting your money adding that extra 1/2 quart. That's just my $.02.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dblhelx
GT
5
10/6/15 08:08 PM
14Glassback
2010-2014 Mustang
4
10/4/15 08:52 AM
southern stang
Repair and Service Help
1
9/26/15 04:19 PM
Bytor1960
Ecoboost
2
9/25/15 09:00 AM
Jailbirdwatcher
Repair and Service Help
2
9/25/15 06:39 AM



Quick Reply: Oil consumption



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:58 PM.