Roush Engine problems

twobjshelbys · #1 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 09:36 PM

I'd noticed that I wasn't getting my oil temp up, and checked the stick. It was down. I added about 1.5qts to get the stick to the full mark and all of a sudden the oil temp gauge started working. My guess now is that the oil temp sensor was below the static fill point. I'll keep it where it is.

dcdoug · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

I'd noticed that I wasn't getting my oil temp up, and checked the stick. It was down. I added about 1.5qts to get the stick to the full mark and all of a sudden the oil temp gauge started working. My guess now is that the oil temp sensor was below the static fill point. I'll keep it where it is.

If you call Canton with the part number (which will be etched onto the outside of the pan somewhere), they will tell you the exact capacity. Also, have you calibrated your dipstick? If not, you might need to do that.

ERA Chas · #3 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dcdoug

If you call Canton with the part number (which will be etched onto the outside of the pan somewhere), they will tell you the exact capacity. Also, have you calibrated your dipstick? If not, you might need to do that.

His stick did not touch oil until 11 qts-I'll repeat, he needs a longer dipstick...

dcdoug · #4 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ERA Chas

His stick did not touch oil until 11 qts-I'll repeat, he needs a longer dipstick...

Sorry if I am repeating suggestions already made. I may have skimmed through parts of this thread too quickly.

Maybe he just doesn't want to admit he has a small dipstick?

jhv48 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ERA Chas

His stick did not touch oil until 11 qts-I'll repeat, he needs a longer dipstick...

My wife keeps telling me the same thing!