2016 5.0 Dipstick level

[Ike]

With an oil change replacing the filter and adding 8 quarts, the oil level does not come up to the top of the hashed area on the dipstick and is about 1/4" low. Should I add any to bring it to the top, or just leave and ensure that it stays in the hashed area during the oil run? So far the latter is what I have done, but a buddy thinks I should top it off.

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[Fatguy]

With an oil change replacing the filter and adding 8 quarts, the oil level does not come up to the top of the hashed area on the dipstick and is about 1/4" low. Should I add any to bring it to the top, or just leave and ensure that it stays in the hashed area during the oil run? So far the latter is what I have done, but a buddy thinks I should top it off.

Either way...

 

[Spike-S550]

I personally keep mine topped off to the top of the hashed area, clearly you don't want it below that area and also you don't want to exceed that level.

 

[69mach1-395]

Did you check it warm or cold?

 

[Jetnoise]

With an oil change replacing the filter and adding 8 quarts, the oil level does not come up to the top of the hashed area on the dipstick and is about 1/4" low. Should I add any to bring it to the top, or just leave and ensure that it stays in the hashed area during the oil run? So far the latter is what I have done, but a buddy thinks I should top it off.

I'd leave it where it's at.
To much oil isn't a good thing

 

[jimmerheck]

When I change my oil, my car is on ramps so it is tilted and I really let it drain a long time, until basically nothing is coming out. After lowered and filled with 8, I have the same thing on my 16. I put in about 8 and 1/3 qts total to bring mine to the full mark. I dont think bringing the oil to the full mark is a bad thing. Ford must think its ok or they wouldnt have marked the dipstick that way. In my opinion.

 

[3onthetree]

Mine is the same as op describes. I can add an additional 12oz. to bring it to the top of the hash mark.

 

[jasonstang]

As long as between high and low, you are good to go.

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