sprostang

Well, some have said on this forum that their car takes 6.5 as well. 6 quarts in mine doesnt bring it up to the full level. The manual says 6, but when I add the 1/2 quart more, it brings it up to full. I contacted the dealer about this and they said 6.5 is the correct amount.

Zoie_daGT

My book says 5 quarts but this last oil change I had to put in 6 to bring it up to full. I would say go w/ 5.5 to 6 quarts of oil and I use Valvoline 10w 30

nathansmith50

because your 96 doesn't have the computer chip. the 00+ does so the dealer has to program the ship if you only have 1.

Aixtreme89

Be warned, the Haynes manual is junk, you can not go by what they say it in. They have given me false info three times. They say 5 quarts in the Haynes manual. But really my 4.6 takes 6 quarts. This is what it says in my owners manual. I have changed my oil 6 times, and every time I use 6 quarts and im perfect.

gt96stang

My 96 does have the chip in the keys. I took it into A to Z and they had the correct code that I needed and were able to only program one key.

monkeydude3

my 97 GT takes 6 quarts, but I did notice it wasn't up to the full line, but at about 3/4 on the dipstick. runs cool with plenty of oil pressure.... Just run 6 and you're good

I use pennzoil 5w/30...


as for the key, the guy I bought mine from gave me 2 remotes and 3 keys... so I'm set... do need a new battery for one remote tho, do I have to reprogram it and can I just pop it open with a screwdriver to get the battery out??


George

puettmike

Wow - thanks for all the great info guys!

Tim37

ok why does 5 quarts fill up my 00 i have a buddy that has a 04 and he has to use 6 quarts.

nathansmith50

then you didn't program it. if you have 2 keys you can do it yourself with your car. if you have 1 you can not. you have to have it programed. i don't know what a to z is.

BBond007

Look for FORD "PATs" keys on ebay. I picked up 2 keys for $15 shipped.

When I got my car (used) it was missing the key. The dealership had me waiting around forever while they were looking for the key. I finally was like "No biggie, i'll just get another key made..." wrong, the keys contain a computer chip with a code.

The next day I found the missing key. It was broken off in the trunk! GRRRR...

anyway, once you get your blank pats key, get it cut. I had to go to a real locksmith because my key was slightly bent..

The locksmith gave me a hard time, saying "its not going to work... and you can't have your money back". I'm like "$1?... BFD cut the key...."

Finally, for a 1998 or newer car, you'll need 2 different working keys to add more keys. This worked for a friend with a 1999 6cyl mustang.

My 1996 only needed one working key to add more, which is good because thats all I had.

Read here for the procedure:

http://www.fordf150.net/howto/patskey.php

Actually, this reminds me, we were going to get more keys if the first 2 worked...