Dipstick reading after 350 miles from oil change

[s2ms]

Please elaborate. I’ve never heard of this.

I assume this would make some sense if there was a windage problem being reduced by lower oil levels. But, doesn't the stock GT350 pan include a windage tray?

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[Egparson202]

Please elaborate. I’ve never heard of this.

Im a little fuzzy on the details of why this might be the case. But what I do recall is the assertion that in many cars the consumption is greatest when the oil level is highest. I have certainly observed that my oil separator catches more when vacuum is high from coasting vs being under throttle.

 

[Hack]

Please elaborate. I’ve never heard of this.

My GT350's oil level would be at the top dipstick mark after an oil change. Then the level would go down to midway between the two marks rather quickly. Probably within a few weeks.

If I avoided the temptation to add oil, the oil level would never move from that halfway location on the dipstick. Not sure why this happened, but I could add oil all the time if I tried to keep the level at the full mark. Probably isn't too good for the engine to consume so much oil.

It says in the manual that you are only supposed to add oil if the level is below the bottom indicator.

 

[SnakeAndSteak]

Sir, I am deeply offended and appalled by this characterization!!!






Everyone knows Mustang forum guys drink beer and bourbon while prognosticating. Brandy is reserved for porche guys ;)

To quote Jenna Jameson….

“Every girl who’s in porn has daddy issues, but not every girl with daddy issues gets into porn.”

My point being, it’s ok to own a porche but not like brandy…. But all guys who like brandy own a Porche. It’s a proven fact!!

….. or maybe it’s the other way around…. My brain hurts.

It's PORSCHE

 

[pilotgore]

It's PORSCHE

And that’s why I own a bunch of Ford’s… much easier to spell

 

[okfoz]

As long as it is within the hashmarks on the dipstick, it is fine.

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