19MustangGT90

when i did my oil change and put a newoil filter inand only about 1 1/2 quarts came out but when i checked the dip stick it still read full w/o even putting new oil in, so i tried to get more oil out be redoing it, but i got 2 or 3 drops out thats it!! is this normal? help!

uedlose

if it is a fox body car did youdrain the oil from BOTH oil plugs? Not to sound like a smart *** or anything there are 2 drain plugs. with the5.0 cars.

uedlose

or maybe there is some thing blocking the hole sludge or something

19MustangGT90

no i didnt know ther were too... it is a 5.0 , wheres the second one?

uedlose

There is a plug on the front sump up near the sway bar and there is one on the back sump at the back of the oil pan

93_five_oh

ok while we're on the oil topic... when should i check my oil? I mean right after i've been driving for some time and it's hot and all. Or should i wait a few minutes after shutting it off to let it drain back into the pan?
Thanks

Colorado_Mustang

Wait a few minutes to allow it to drain back to the pan, or first thing in the morning (after the engine has cooled completely). Checking the oil level while idling will give a false low, although you can mark that point on your dipstick for reference.

93_five_oh

oh ok. that's what i figured, but never was 100% sure. thanks!