Fox23

Hey guys i just got my 1988 5.0L 5 Speed.

I checked the oil and im very low and its pretty dark. The oil and gas gauges arent working for some reason?


Im gonan change the oil and filter tomorrow.

How Much Oil Do I Put In? And What Type?

Anyone have an idea why my gauges arnt working?



( Sorry i used the search option and couldnt find an answer. 5 qaurts of oil? from totally empty with filter changed? and make sure i drain both oil plugs? )

any tips please.

BladeX10

5 quarts of oil.. 10w-30 is what i run in mine and is what most people use. If you have leaks underneath then go alittle heavier. If youre under the car changing the filter.. dont get directly underneath it or else youll get rained on by oil(from experience)

SonicBlueFiveSlow

5 quarts with a filter change, use motorcraft filter FL-1A.

As far as a type, regular old 5 or 10w30.

Gauge issues...hmm bad senders perhaps.

Fox23

ok thanks alot guys i dont know much tbh ill admit im a newb to this. im only 18.

The gauges got me worried. if it is bad senders will it be difficult to replace my self and how expensive are they?

BladeX10

I'm only 18 aswell lol.

Maybe ask the guy you bought it from if he knows anything about the gauges

86 5.0L

go to autozone and ask the guy behind the counter, also buy a repair manual from their

as for the oil

Motorcraft FL-1A
10w30 or 10w40(I use SuperTech since 5.0s commonly burn a quart every 1,000 miles)

steve58

I might be lucky but my 89 GT doesnt burn any oil at all,,, with 162,000 miles,,,but I am loosing antifreeze on a regular basis.

zeekstr

I just changed my oil yesterday. Advance has a deal
Castrol 5 quarts and a filter for under 15.00. Castrol is good stuff.
Remember you have 2 plugs on the oil pan.

TrimDrip

I like Havoline or Cheveron (Same thing)

all your gauges aren't working?

nandoch90

As far as antifreeze could be your water pump. I had to change my water pump when i bought my car.