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i was wondering exactly how much oil should i put, i know people around here recommend 6 quarts... but just to be sure now i have the escape baffled oil pan so should i still put 6 quart ?
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Originally posted by SVT3Rivieres: i was wondering exactly how much oil should i put, i know people around here recommend 6 quarts... but just to be sure now i have the escape baffled oil pan so should i still put 6 quart ?
Ford says 6 quarts, people recommend 6.5 quarts.
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I put 6.5 in every time. Never had my oil light come on around hard corners.
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I have never had the light either, but does it even come on before the engine spins a bearing?
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but my question was more if it make a difference with the escape oil pan ?
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Originally posted by SVT3Rivieres: but my question was more if it make a difference with the escape oil pan ?
No it shouldn't. The escape pan just has a better baffling system to keep the oil closer to the pickup tube. That is also what the windage tray is designed to do: Keep the oil near the pickup during drip back and reduce aeration of the oil. I say add 6-6.5 quarts still. The oil problem still exists due to the heads not having a decent amount of oil drainback, so the added oil will definitely benefit you.
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keep enough oil in it and you will be fine. An oil light will not come on before spinning a bearing. It is just something that happens over time from oil starvation. Ford calls for 5.5 quarts. I would at least put in 6 quarts.
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The specs on my Escape is 5.5 quarts. I use 6.
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ya I usually put 6 litres of mobil 1 5w20 in there, I buy the 5L jug (it's $29.99 @ wal-mart) + 1 litre of Lucas Oil Stabilizer  . Runs well.
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ive used 6 quarts for the past 4 3 years in my tour. i always get the 5 quart jug at walmart wich is like $20 at my local walmart plus a extra bottle. i run the k&n oil filter.
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