Oil Change
04-17-2008, 04:13 PM
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Oil Change
I need to do an oil change on my 2000 GT. For the past year or so i have been taking it in to have it done, but now i have the time to do it myself so i figured i would. Can anyone tell me what grade oil i should use and how much goes into my car. The car did not come with a manual when I bought it and it has been so long i have forgotten. Also, I live in Fl if that affects what grade i need. Thanks alot.
04-17-2008, 10:28 PM
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RE: Oil Change
i own a 03 GT, and i just bought it from the lot, and are due for a oil change hear real soon, i was thinkin bout just using motorcraft. i mean im not all about performance at the time, id just want my baby to run as good as possible. but im sure someone will say differ! =)
04-17-2008, 10:34 PM
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RE: Oil Change
ORIGINAL: bhsballer76
I need to do an oil change on my 2000 GT. For the past year or so i have been taking it in to have it done, but now i have the time to do it myself so i figured i would. Can anyone tell me what grade oil i should use and how much goes into my car. The car did not come with a manual when I bought it and it has been so long i have forgotten. Also, I live in Fl if that affects what grade i need. Thanks alot.
I need to do an oil change on my 2000 GT. For the past year or so i have been taking it in to have it done, but now i have the time to do it myself so i figured i would. Can anyone tell me what grade oil i should use and how much goes into my car. The car did not come with a manual when I bought it and it has been so long i have forgotten. Also, I live in Fl if that affects what grade i need. Thanks alot.
and i was told to use 5w30 in my 2003? maybe i am wrong i dont know.
04-18-2008, 03:22 AM
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RE: Oil Change
Call me old school, but I still usegood ol'10w-30 and when the summers peak 100°+ i'll use 10w-40. and yes I understand how the viscosity of oil works. Its just one of those "I feel better" situations.
Does anyone else have a hard time with the oil filter oil? Everytime I remove it the oil runs down my jackstand and on to the ground.
Does anyone else have a hard time with the oil filter oil? Everytime I remove it the oil runs down my jackstand and on to the ground.
04-19-2008, 08:09 PM
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RE: Oil Change
my car takes 5.5- i put 6 qts in like everyone said and now i'm .5 over full. just go ahead and buy 6 quarts. add 5.5, crank it up and check the oil level- then adjust as necessary. If anythings left over- you can use it to top off.
04-20-2008, 10:16 AM
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RE: Oil Change
ORIGINAL: chrisconsin
Call me old school, but I still usegood ol'10w-30 and when the summers peak 100°+ i'll use 10w-40. and yes I understand how the viscosity of oil works. Its just one of those "I feel better" situations.
Does anyone else have a hard time with the oil filter oil? Everytime I remove it the oil runs down my jackstand and on to the ground.
Call me old school, but I still usegood ol'10w-30 and when the summers peak 100°+ i'll use 10w-40. and yes I understand how the viscosity of oil works. Its just one of those "I feel better" situations.
Does anyone else have a hard time with the oil filter oil? Everytime I remove it the oil runs down my jackstand and on to the ground.