Losing oil somehow?

[Max_Wander]

Originally Posted By: Riptide
Only has 11,000 miles.


oil consumption? still breakin' in...

very common Some take upwards to 20K until it stops completely.

 

[SAJEFFC]

Originally Posted By: Riptide
http://www.stangnet.com/Tech-Articles/Create-A-PCV-Valve-Bypass-System.html

So if that is the issue then I've probably got about an ounce or two of oil all over my intake manifold then. Nice design! Pffftt...

Guess next time I change the oil I'll put in six even and that's it. And when I get a blower I'll definitely setup a catch can.

That is ofcourse assuming that is what is going on here. I'll keep an eye on it. I don't feel like taking the manifold off right now.
I think you're worried about nothing. I'm in the "business" with Ford for many years now. These mod motors flat do not use oil, especially with only 11k miles! My 08 has 20k already and its 9 months old and it uses no oil at all. If you pull in and check it after driving it will show down a little. It has to sit a few minutes then it will read dead even between the dots. The heads on these motors hold a lot of oil and it takes a bit for it to all drain back. Trust me, there is nothing wrong with your car. Put 6 qts in it and go burn the tires off it....thats what they love to do!

 

[Riptide]

Thanks. I'm not really worried per se. Just wondering if I have a reason to be worried or not.

I'll be keeping an eye on it to be on the safe side. Which should be standard procedure with any car right?

Next time I put another fill of Pennzoil Platinum 5w20 in there will be in May and I'll just put 6.0 in exactly instead of topping it off to hit the full marker.

 

[Gary Allan]

Quote:
Regarding the PCV system - what is that? Is that what you get an oil catch can for when you put a blower in the car?


Well, while you're glazing over this....

While those having a blower may put on a catch can, there's no reason NOT to check your PCV valve for proper function. This has proven to be the source of consumption in many engines. Contrary to sensible belief, all that is newly engineered isn't always better than previous evolutions.

Again, I'd first look to some volatile component in the oil

 

[roushstage2]

Originally Posted By: SAJEFFC
Originally Posted By: addyguy
Originally Posted By: roushstage2
Originally Posted By: GMorg
The middle of the range is the full point. The top line means "don't use more than this" and the bottom line means "don't use less than this".

Great point. Seems I forgot to reply with this, duh on my part, lol. But yes, in the middle is exactly where you want it.


Uuummm.....no. Don't know where you got your information, but the top line of a dipstick is where you want the oil to be. That is the amount the man. designed for their to be in the engine.

Now, agreed, they did build in a 'safe range' to allow for consumption, etc., and running with the oil at the half-way point isn't going to do any harm - but on the top line is the 'ideal' where you want the oil to be.
Uhhhhhh Wrong. As stated in the post below...the owners manual clearly states that the oil level should be between the dots. I've owned three of the current body style Mustangs with the 4.6 V8. ALL three read between the dots when 6 quarts of oil were put in.

That's where mine goes on my 4.6 Mustang too. What do we know, we only own them?

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,
then remove it again.
• If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX
marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD
OIL.
• If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough
oil to raise the level within the MIN—MAX range.
• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine
damage. Some oil must be removed from the
engine by a service technician.

 

[Riptide]

How am I supposed to check my PCV valve for proper operation?

 

[roushstage2]

Just check for cracked tubing, etc. I wouldn't think you'd have anything major at this point.