buffalo bill

i just bought an 85 tpi 305, but of couse the guy i bought it from had no literature or manuals. so i need to know how much oil a tpi 305 takes


thanks guys.

Marc 85Z28

5 qts with filter change

PyRo9862

There is this metal rod thing with a small handle that says oil... Thats your dipstick, use it

5 quarts.

aklim

5 quarts or 5.25 - 5.5 if you use a bigger filter.

IROC-T

Don't be so cynical ,it is a used car and may have the wrong dip stick ,so maybe he is just checking to make sure.

aklim

Friend of mine bought a 04 Crown Vic. Totally wrong dipstick. Guess quality was job 1. Things like this happen all the time.

Marc 85Z28

How in the world did that get past PDI?

aklim

That is what has me worried. You see, when doing the first oil change, no one noticed it. They just set the dispenser for X quarts of oil and drive it off. It was the 3rd oil change that someone found it out. They just checked the level of the oil and it was way, way over but the tech swore he put in the right amount. They checked the dipstick and it was the right one. They checked the dipstick tube length and it was not even close.

Once again, do you really believe in the PDI process or the "safety inspection" for used cars?

Marc 85Z28

For used cars? Depends. I'd NEVER trust ANY independent shop - period. Some dealers I don't trust.

I'm a tech at a Lincoln/Mercury dealer and I do my share of PDIs. First thing I check under the hood are fluid capacities. They often are low to save on shipping weight. I can't believe a tech actually missed that. I mean, he works on those cars daily, and should know them like the back of his hand...

And about the used car thing you mentioned. I just assumed because you were talking about an 04 that it was new. That's even worse if a dealer AND an independent inspection station missed it.

And its good to see that your friend isn't doing the oil change himself. God what a PITA these new Crown Vic/Grand Marquis/Town Cars are with the new K-member and rack and pinion.

aklim

I usually buy used or leased since those are usually better taken care of by the dealer forcing you to do service work. In any case, I bring along a compression gauge and I check all the fluids. If the fluid seems too fresh, I get nervous. Maybe you flushed the tranny so I don't smell the burnt fluid or see the debris in the pan.

I knew of a tech that would do inspections for used cars. He would take a 6 pack along for the ride. If you think I trust that the tech is sober and doing his best for me and the dealership is honest, you got another think coming.