New owner of 2018 GT350 - oil questions

[BentleyGTCNJ]

Hello, I have owned my 2018 Shelby GT350 for about 8 hours now and a member of this group slightly longer. After taking possession, I drove immediately to a Ford dealership that has experience with Shelby’s for an oil change, break fluid service, coolant flush and a new battery. Strangely. When I asked the tech where the dipstick was, he couldn’t find it. I should have asked, but was so excited to drive it that I didn’t think of it until later; if he did not know where the dipstick was how did he confirm that enough oil was added during the oil change?

Anyway - I tried to check the level with the dipstick. Could Ford have put the dipstick in a more cumbersome place? Is there a trick to getting the dipstick in and out that won’t leave me in traction? And if I was reading things correctly, in a semi-cool engine (it’s 100+ outside), the amount of oil was just at the bottom hole. Should I add more until the level is clearly centered between the holes?

thanks in advance

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[GAGT350]

That whole dipstick thing needs improvement. Engine warm, cool down for 10 min check oil. What? Then you have to look close because the oil has run all over the stick there is no clear line to see. But yes oil needs to be at the top hole but anywhere in between is fine. Just check it regularly.

 

[BentleyGTCNJ]

I may need a chiropractor!

 

[JAJ]

I've had a 2016 since new. If there's oil in the bottom hole, there's enough. IF there's oil in the top hole, there's too much.

It's not brain surgery.

 

[HoldenSSVandGT350]

I may need a chiropractor!

You’ll be fine! Congrats and welcome to Shelby Lube!

 

[TonyNJ]

It's a little awkward. I'm in Northern, NJ. If you need a hand with your car lmk.

 

[BentleyGTCNJ]

It's a little awkward. I'm in Northern, NJ. If you need a hand with your car lmk.

 

[BentleyGTCNJ]

It's a little awkward. I'm in Northern, NJ. If you need a hand with your car lmk.

Thanks for the offer - truly. Let me take a couple of whacks at it and if I can’t figure it out I may take you up on the offer!

 

[MustangS550Dream]

Hello, I have owned my 2018 Shelby GT350 for about 8 hours now and a member of this group slightly longer. After taking possession, I drove immediately to a Ford dealership that has experience with Shelby’s for an oil change, break fluid service, coolant flush and a new battery. Strangely. When I asked the tech where the dipstick was, he couldn’t find it. I should have asked, but was so excited to drive it that I didn’t think of it until later; if he did not know where the dipstick was how did he confirm that enough oil was added during the oil change?

Anyway - I tried to check the level with the dipstick. Could Ford have put the dipstick in a more cumbersome place? Is there a trick to getting the dipstick in and out that won’t leave me in traction? And if I was reading things correctly, in a semi-cool engine (it’s 100+ outside), the amount of oil was just at the bottom hole. Should I add more until the level is clearly centered between the holes?

thanks in advance

I know nothing about cars and specifically the gt350/500s, but I know for the most part workers are inept, in every field, every trade. Carpenters, Construction, Mechanics, you name it. So yeah, he probably didn't do it right if he doesn't know where the dipstick is, maybe he'd find the dipstick in the mirror. LOL

 

[dpAtlanta]

I have a 2019... is your dipstick not in the same position as mine?

I have no back issues checking my oil, and I'm old.
Where is your dipstick located?

 

[TonyNJ]

I have a 2019... is your dipstick not in the same position as mine?

I have no back issues checking my oil, and I'm old.
Where is your dipstick located?

I'm guessing you're a lefty?

 

[dpAtlanta]

I'm guessing you're a lefty?

Nope... but I do use my left hand to pull the dipstick.
How can checking the oil be this difficult?
Confused...!!!

 

[Inthehighdesert]

Good thing they paint that stuff yellow.

 

[TonyNJ]

Nope... but I do use my left hand to pull the dipstick.
How can checking the oil be this difficult?
Confused...!!!

It's not difficult but I can see why someone can think it's awkward. Strut tower brace, wide fenders, low dipstick entry tube. It's not the easiest one to get to.

 

[95CobraR]

...After taking possession, I drove immediately to a Ford dealership that has experience with Shelby’s for an oil change, break fluid service, coolant flush and a new battery. Strangely. When I asked the tech where the dipstick was, he couldn’t find it.

You said that you drove to a Ford dealer with experience with Shelby's. The tech guy couldn't locate the dipstick?
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