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Oil Starvation Question #1256805 04/24/05 10:27 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 189 Tennessee V v6contourse OP CEG\'er
OP v6contourse CEG\'er V Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 189 Tennessee	I've been doing some searching and I can't determine whether or not the oil starvation problem is an issue on 98+ Duratecs. Does anyone know? If so, what signs will the engine show immediatly after you have ran it low on pressure? thanks. Silverfrost 99 SE Sport ATX

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256806 04/25/05 01:29 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	It is all of the 2.5 Duratec engines. The 3.0 did something to improve oil drain-back from the valve area to the oil pan. It is pretty much an instant thing if you run it without oil pressure. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256807 04/25/05 01:37 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 189 Tennessee V v6contourse OP CEG\'er
OP v6contourse CEG\'er V Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 189 Tennessee	Well, the reason i ask is because i have taken several hard right hand corners (I dont recall the rpm though) and I was wondering if i had done any damage or anything like that. So your saying I would definatly know if i had ran it low on oil pressure? Silverfrost 99 SE Sport ATX

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256808 04/25/05 02:25 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 197 Highly Modified G giddyup306 CEG\'er
giddyup306 CEG\'er G Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 197 Highly Modified	Originally posted by v6contourse: I've been doing some searching and I can't determine whether or not the oil starvation problem is an issue on 98+ Duratecs. Does anyone know? If so, what signs will the engine show immediatly after you have ran it low on pressure? thanks. If you are concerned about oil starvation check into an oil accumulator. It can also be used for preoiling. http://www.accusump.com/acc_products/acc_valves.html www.moroso.com Hope it helps. The ONLY 96 (engine) 3L Build 'em fast. Spray 'em faster. ricehatersclub.com

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256809 04/25/05 02:35 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,356 Penfield, NY 9 99Mystique ATX Hard-core CEG\'er
99Mystique ATX Hard-core CEG\'er 9 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,356 Penfield, NY	The oil pressure light will come on for a split second, but by the time you see that its too late. From what i've read/understand it is more of a problem on long, right hand turns. Like a long on-ramp... As preventative maintenance, some people run 6-6.5 quarts of oil as opposed to ford's reccomended 5.5 quarts. Personally, I run 6 quarts in my car, but am paranoid about getting on it in the tight right hand turns... Although the sharp, 90 degree turns and such I still have fun in... 1999 Mystique LS V6 Alpine CDA-9807, Rear deck sub, Opt. TB, K&N RU-3530/MAF adaptor, custom heatshield, FSVT 17's, SCT 4-program chip, Eibach's/ST200's, Hella Fogs...

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256810 04/25/05 02:47 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 197 Highly Modified G giddyup306 CEG\'er
giddyup306 CEG\'er G Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 197 Highly Modified	Originally posted by 99Mystique ATX: As preventative maintenance, some people run 6-6.5 quarts of oil as opposed to ford's reccomended 5.5 quarts. Beware though if you overfill the oil can foam. The ONLY 96 (engine) 3L Build 'em fast. Spray 'em faster. ricehatersclub.com

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256811 04/25/05 03:57 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Originally posted by giddyup306: Beware though if you overfill the oil can foam. Provided "of course" if the oil and the crankshaft meet. (i.e. aeration) Which in our case does not happen with 6.5qts. Also to help with any possible upward oil movement & crank drainage there is a very nice windage tray/scraper used on the Duratec engine. (even upgraded in 2001 - YL8E revision) 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256812 04/26/05 05:12 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 35 NorCal A AlwaysWorkin New CEG\'er
AlwaysWorkin New CEG\'er A Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 35 NorCal	So If I get an accusump, I wouldn't ever have to worry about the dreaded right hand turns? My buddy blew his '98 due to this problem, and I definitely want mine permanently fixed. (I have been running 6.5 quarts, but would like something more "for sure") -glenn "Always workin to pay for the maintenance of my 'tour." 99 CSVT - Superchip, K&N Short Ram Intake, Pro Street 52" Blue Neons, Highs in Lows, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Vortech SC is on the way...

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256813 04/26/05 05:34 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,045 orange county, dprc (ca) J JB1 Hard-core CEG\'er
JB1 Hard-core CEG\'er J Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,045 orange county, dprc (ca)	yes, accusump is your friend 00 black/tan svt, #2052 of 2150, born 2/1/00 formerly known as my csvt "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Re: Oil Starvation Question #1256814 04/26/05 08:50 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 638 West Michigan P Pope Veteran CEG\'er
Pope Veteran CEG\'er P Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 638 West Michigan	And here's a good place to install it 87 Mustang GT 5.0L TURBO

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