2007 Ford Explorer False Oil Dipstick Reading

2007 FORD EXPLORER
35,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PHLASH45
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After normal oil change (drain, filter replacement) I inserted 5 qts of new oil (capacity if 5 qts). After short engine run, with engine shut down dipstick read about 3 inches above full indication. Drained new oil and reinserted 4 qts and dipstick still read 3 inches too much. Ran engine and let sit overnight...still reads 3 inches too high. Hmmm.
Note after oil drained, it still read 3 inches too high.
Question: How should I ensure capacity hasn't been exceeded (don't want oil foaming) or shorted (don't want inadequate lubrication) with an oil dipstick reading that must be faulty? I have a long distance trip comiing up.
Thanks, S
Mar 25, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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MERLIN2021
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2007, I would bring the problem to Ford, but if you drain and fill with 5 quarts w/filter change, it should be safe! This is for 4.0 liter engine 4.6 = 6 quarts w/filter.


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Mar 25, 2009 at 9:50 AM
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