Oil Capacity and Dip Stick length

[AZ59apacheguy]

Hi all, first post. I bought my Expedition a little while ago and have an oil capacity/dip stick question. Just had it to a shop to replace a bad fuel pump, while there they performed an oil change. I noticed on the receipt they used 6.5 qts, the user manual says 6 qts with filter change. First, was I ok to drive home with an extra 1/2qt of oil in the pan ( only 2 miles ). Second, I measured the length of the oil dip stick right below the handle and it came out to just under 25 3/4". When checking oil level on a flat surface ( after cooling down ) I get a perfect reading right at the Max Line. Do I have the correct oil dip stick, or is it normal to be 1/2 qt over recommended?

2000 Eddie Bauer 5.4L

 

[tonydiv]

Don't trust what the shop says. Always believe the dip stick. Oh, and try to check the oil when the truck is on level ground.

 

[AZ59apacheguy]

Thanks for the reply. I rechecked it later and saw it was a little over the Max line so I drained out enough oil to bring it slightly below.

 

[Bedrck47]

a little over the max line will not hurt

 

[1955moose]

I have a 2000 4x4 expedition, when I do an oil change and filter, I put in 5 quarts. Checked oil 4 days after changing it level was middle of stick. Don't know about the 5.4 motor but never had a seal problem being slightly high. Now 1 to 2 quarts high that might build up too pressure. Just don't let it run low. I found you got to let it sit at least 5 minutes when warm to get an accurate reading.


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[1955moose]

Sorry meant to say six quarts on oil change. Should proof my words before I send, Moose.


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[AZ59apacheguy]

Thanks for all the replies. Can anyone measure their dipstck length? Thanks

 

[AZ59apacheguy]

Bump. Can anyone quick run out to their Expeditions with a 5.4L and measure the dip stick length right below the handle please? I would really appreciate it. Thanks

 

[Bedrck47]

The complete length on my 2001 with 5.4 is 28 inches that's from the tip to the very top of the handle

 

[AZ59apacheguy]

Hi, thanks for the reply. Mines the same length, so it's gotta be the right one. Thanks