GTC

So my buddy who's a mechanical engineer at MilTec in Huntsville smells oil last night, pops my hood, and the right side has oil everywhere. I notice the oil dipstick is not seated which explains the mess. Good news is oil is not low and still well within range although down a bit from full.

Distressingly, this has been like this for 5,400 miles, since the oil was last changed at 10k and the car now has 10,540. (This is my second Mustang with this engine and I've gone to less frequent checks since I have no experience with these burning oil).

My friend, who actually did some minor design work for Ford as a sub contractor years ago, and now heads a sub contract for NASA, tells me no worries. Since the oils not low, put half a quart in, and to go yell at the dealer for their sloppiness. No worries.

Is that right? No further worries on this? THANKS

Nyke

Possible. How many miles are on the vehicle?

SO here is why that happened to you.

As the motor turns it creates a pumping motion that creates pulsing, this pulsing creates pressure and the pressure needs some where to go. Normally this pressure is released through a Pressure Crank Ventalation Valve (PCV Valve) If the pressure has a lesser path of resistance to take it will. So it may go through the dipstick if it is not fully seated. Additionally oil heats up and will steam off. So even if your PCV valve is working a loose dipstick can still cause some oil steam come out.

If you put the dipstick back in place and it pops out on its own (check every thousand miles for a little bit) then you may need to chance out your PCV Valve.

If you have an aftermarket intake be sure the hoses that connected to the stock tube are connected as well to the aftermarket tube.

GTC

Hey thanks Nyke. I took the car in to the main Woody Anderson dealership, and they cleaned the engine bay and exterior of the car no charge.

Joenpb

I've gotten into the habit of checking the oil every week or two, along with my CAI, and JLT catch can. Once the hose on the JLT catch can cracked, producing a rough idle and CEL/codes.