Too much oil in my 2.3?

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you quoted Floyd though.....so thanks??

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I was replying to Floyd because he listed the actual amount that he should have had. The OP had posted a stick with a lot more oil on it than should have been there. Try to keep up. ?
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Hi Folks,

I had a frustrating experience with checking the oil after an oil change. I could not get an accurate reading. I had to resort to pulling the dip stick wiping clean and reinserting and waiting a day before pulling it out to read. I was half way up the hashmarks. Perfect. I am baffled why the Ranger is so hard to get an accurate reading....

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I noticed that also. I was waiting for somebody to say it clearly to confirm what I was seeing.
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nothing to see here let it go people make some s up
 

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Go tell the dealer they overfilled it. Surely they checked oil?
I'm not sure if that was sarcasm lol but i'll respond as if it wasn't. I checked the oil level and it was at an acceptable range :D
 

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This oil thing is so complicated!
Just a question, how many here follow Ford's recommendation for oil change?
How many had a motor issue, when they followed the manual, due to oil?
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Agree with Phil about residual oil on Ranger dipstick making a warm reading more difficult. Cure is to check oil in morning before firing up, that lets everything (including dipstick) drain to the sump overnight. In the morning you will get a clean reading.
Suggestion to OP: After next full oil change take a reading (overnight cold) and mark dipstick at the oil level observed. Now you have a true reference of where "full" actually falls on the stick.
 

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This oil thing is so complicated!
Just a question, how many here follow Ford's recommendation for oil change?
How many had a motor issue, when they followed the manual, due to oil?
?
This is happening before oil change due . Also there won't be a problem in the short term. In the long run it will cause seals to break down premature causing $$$ in repair bills .
 

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is the seal breakdown a verified problem?
do we know the seal material? is it prone to breakdown with fuels?
or is this just like the 500 mile oil change for break in myth?
Gasoline, also spelled gasolene, also called gas or petrol, mixture of volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbons derived from petroleum and used as fuel for internal-combustion engines. It is also used as a solvent for oils and fats. That means it breaks down oils and fats . This makes oil less effective. So stop being a hole . Enjoy your repair bills after warranty runs out .
 
 



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