Oil doesn't show on dipstick.

Tiny
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Added oil to 2000 explorer v-8 but after 4.5 quarts dipstick is dry although pressure gauge shows ok. Why?
Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 6:26 PM

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Tiny
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Engine Oil

With Filter 4.7L (5.0 Qt)it should show- You sure its the correct oil dipstick?
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Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 6:31 PM
Tiny
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Are you sure your checking the right stick and adding the oil to the right place?
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Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 6:31 PM
Tiny
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Your dipstick tube may be rotted and have holes in it. If this is the case, the stick may end up going through the hole in the tube, and not go into the oil pan where it should, resulting in no oil showing on the dipstick. I just had a friend drop off his 2000 explorer with this problem.
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Monday, November 29th, 2010 AT 12:38 AM
Tiny
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Same problem here. 2000 XLT 5.0. There is a hole punched through right at the bend where it turns into the pan. Where does one purchase a properly sized (length) dipstick tube to replace? This is a first for me.
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010 AT 9:03 PM
Tiny
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You need to start a new question of your own please.
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010 AT 9:04 PM

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