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!!ATTN: ALL DURATEC OWNERS!! Looks like we should be overfilling our cars a little. Read this... Oil Starvation Explained by testing from FORD/Rousch
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Thanks, I already read most of that. I'm not sure what exactly to do, other than not revving the engine over 4 grand. I really don't like the idea of over filling with oil  ! Greatly appreciated though!
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Seems to me that we need to find the "sweet spot" to the oil fill quantity to avoid aeration. I routinely fill my SVT with 6 litres; I'm wondering if I should add a little more.
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well, I'll just say that the oil starvation is an extremely rare occurrence that I think a lot of people are making a mountain out of a molehill about. I run 6 quarts in mine as cheap insurance, but if you think of the number of Duratecs out there, along with the number of engine problems, it's not statistically a problem. In fact, according to Consumer Report's surveys, the Duratec V6 is not a troublesome engine, hitting right about average.
That said, I'll have 107,000 miles (171,200 km)by the end of today with no issues.
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i'd say there is a problem if u run it hard i blew a motor and personally know 3 others in the area that have also blown motor.constantly hitting redline is definately not good for these motors
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Originally posted by el contouro:
i'd say there is a problem if u run it hard i blew a motor and personally know 3 others in the area that have also blown motor.constantly hitting redline is definately not good for these motors Guys, just overfill your crankcase to be sure, I was at Mosport a few months ago, running about 6L of oil and staying between 5-7rpm for about 4 - 20 minute races. No problems. Or if you really want to be sure take a look at the BAT oil accumilator
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