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2000 Ford Explorer Oil and over heating

Tiny
JBARSTOW
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  • 2000 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 17,500 MILES
What type of oil should I be putting in my Ford Explorer Sport. All of a sudden, it is over heating and I noticed the oil was almost 2 qts. Low ( I had the oil changed about 2,5000 miles ago). Previous to this, the vehicle has never used alot of oil between oil changes.
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010 AT 1:05 PM

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Tiny
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If vehicle is overheating and losing oil then it would be a good indication of a failed head gasket. Low oil level will not cause overheating. Oil mixing into the coolant system WILL cause overheating and also loss of oil.
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