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Edward L. Dowdy

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:28 pm
Post subject: 7 Qts of oil in '05 4.7L
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I don't get it. Truck is a 2005 fleet version SLT, 2WD, reg. cab w/4.7L V8.
I purchased it a few months ago from Fastenal. Actually their leasing
company GE fleet services. First time I had the oil changed the oil change
place said it would take 7 qts of oil to fill it. I told them not to. The
book says only 6. I then took it to a dealer. They said they must have miss
counted because it was a quart low.

I took it back to the same place as before. Again they said it need 7.
They're not using bulk oil in it. And we counted the bottles (Kendall GT-1
Synthetic Blend). I trust the people doing it. I've been getting my oil
changed there for years. It needed 7 to fill to the full mark.

Does this thing have an oversized oil pan? The dealer I bought my Jeep
Liberty from says NO. They also sell Dodge trucks. Any ideas? Ping: Mike S.

Ed Dowdy
Fithian IL

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mikesim

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:56 pm
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"Edward L. Dowdy" wrote in message

>I don't get it. Truck is a 2005 fleet version SLT, 2WD, reg. cab w/4.7L V8.
> I purchased it a few months ago from Fastenal. Actually their leasing
> company GE fleet services. First time I had the oil changed the oil change
> place said it would take 7 qts of oil to fill it. I told them not to. The
> book says only 6. I then took it to a dealer. They said they must have
> miss
> counted because it was a quart low.
>
> I took it back to the same place as before. Again they said it need 7.
> They're not using bulk oil in it. And we counted the bottles (Kendall GT-1
> Synthetic Blend). I trust the people doing it. I've been getting my oil
> changed there for years. It needed 7 to fill to the full mark.
>
> Does this thing have an oversized oil pan? The dealer I bought my Jeep
> Liberty from says NO. They also sell Dodge trucks. Any ideas? Ping: Mike
> S.
>
> Ed Dowdy
> Fithian IL

Ed:

The capacity of the 4.7L is 6qts w/filter.

Mike

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Scott

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:56 pm
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My 92' Ram, 5.2L holds about 6.5 quarts of oil.

Edward L. Dowdy wrote:
> I don't get it. Truck is a 2005 fleet version SLT, 2WD, reg. cab w/4.7L V8.
> I purchased it a few months ago from Fastenal. Actually their leasing
> company GE fleet services. First time I had the oil changed the oil change
> place said it would take 7 qts of oil to fill it. I told them not to. The
> book says only 6. I then took it to a dealer. They said they must have miss
> counted because it was a quart low.
>
> I took it back to the same place as before. Again they said it need 7.
> They're not using bulk oil in it. And we counted the bottles (Kendall GT-1
> Synthetic Blend). I trust the people doing it. I've been getting my oil
> changed there for years. It needed 7 to fill to the full mark.
>
> Does this thing have an oversized oil pan? The dealer I bought my Jeep
> Liberty from says NO. They also sell Dodge trucks. Any ideas? Ping: Mike S.
>
> Ed Dowdy
> Fithian IL
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Scott Hendryx

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:55 pm
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"Edward L. Dowdy" wrote in message

>I don't get it. Truck is a 2005 fleet version SLT, 2WD, reg. cab w/4.7L V8.
> I purchased it a few months ago from Fastenal. Actually their leasing
> company GE fleet services. First time I had the oil changed the oil change
> place said it would take 7 qts of oil to fill it. I told them not to. The
> book says only 6. I then took it to a dealer. They said they must have
> miss
> counted because it was a quart low.
>
> I took it back to the same place as before. Again they said it need 7.
> They're not using bulk oil in it. And we counted the bottles (Kendall GT-1
> Synthetic Blend). I trust the people doing it. I've been getting my oil
> changed there for years. It needed 7 to fill to the full mark.
>
> Does this thing have an oversized oil pan? The dealer I bought my Jeep
> Liberty from says NO. They also sell Dodge trucks. Any ideas? Ping: Mike
> S.
>
> Ed Dowdy
> Fithian IL
>
Are you sure it's not a Hemi?

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Edward L. Dowdy

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:55 pm
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Pretty sure. The original sticker says 4.7L. The air filter cover says 4.7L.
The build broadcast on it says 4.7L. It's a 4.7L.

Ed


"Scott Hendryx" wrote in message
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Are you sure it's not a Hemi?
>
> --
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>
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Big Al

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:55 pm
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"Edward L. Dowdy" wrote in message

> Pretty sure. The original sticker says 4.7L. The air filter cover says
4.7L.
> The build broadcast on it says 4.7L. It's a 4.7L.
>
> Ed
>
>
> "Scott Hendryx" wrote in message
> news:p0hnh.13635>
>
> Are you sure it's not a Hemi?
> >

Be sure it has the correct dipstick.

Al
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ninebal310

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:32 am
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Edward L. Dowdy wrote:
> I don't get it. Truck is a 2005 fleet version SLT, 2WD, reg. cab w/4.7L V8.
> I purchased it a few months ago from Fastenal. Actually their leasing
> company GE fleet services. First time I had the oil changed the oil change
> place said it would take 7 qts of oil to fill it. I told them not to. The
> book says only 6. I then took it to a dealer. They said they must have miss
> counted because it was a quart low.
>
> I took it back to the same place as before. Again they said it need 7.
> They're not using bulk oil in it. And we counted the bottles (Kendall GT-1
> Synthetic Blend). I trust the people doing it. I've been getting my oil
> changed there for years. It needed 7 to fill to the full mark.
>
> Does this thing have an oversized oil pan? The dealer I bought my Jeep
> Liberty from says NO. They also sell Dodge trucks. Any ideas? Ping: Mike S.
>
> Ed Dowdy
> Fithian IL

I bought a 2001 Dakota 4.7 brand new. I changed the oil at 1500 miles.
I read the manual first to see what type and quanity. Book said 6 qts
with filter. My dipstick showed it was over full. I called a few Dodge
people and decided I had the wrong dipstick. They ordered 2 more that
wasn't correct either. I finally just filed a notch at the full mark
and the "add one quart" low mark.

So, good luck! Smile

Hank
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Edward L. Dowdy1

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:44 am
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Good point Al. Thanks.

Ed

"Big Al" wrote in message

>
> "Edward L. Dowdy" wrote in message
>
>> Pretty sure. The original sticker says 4.7L. The air filter cover says
> 4.7L.
>> The build broadcast on it says 4.7L. It's a 4.7L.
>>
>> Ed
>>
>>
>> "Scott Hendryx" wrote in message
>> news:p0hnh.13635>
>>
>> Are you sure it's not a Hemi?
>> >
>
> Be sure it has the correct dipstick.
>
> Al
>
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Edward L. Dowdy1

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:49 am
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I'm beginning to think like Al Mike. Do I have the correct dipstick? Is
there a part number for that thing?

Ed

"Mike Simmons" wrote in message


> Ed:
>
> The capacity of the 4.7L is 6qts w/filter.
>
> Mike
>
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Stephen Harding

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:55 pm
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Scott wrote:
> My 92' Ram, 5.2L holds about 6.5 quarts of oil.

My '98 5.2L takes 5 qts oil. I've always put that much
in it even with a filter change. Manual says so.

Same engine isn't it? Why the difference?

Also...

I replaced my 5.2L this year (only 150K miles) with a
Jaspar, remanufactured engine about 10K miles ago.

While I notice a lot more power than my tired old engine,
the gas mileage really has fallen off with the "new"
engine.

Old, original 5.2 got a steady 16 mpg up to my max 17.8
if driving at 62-65 on the highway. The "new" one has
barely gotten into the 14's (max 14.8 mpg so far) with
13 mpg fairly standard (never yet below 13 mpg).

Is it just expected that the remanufacturing process isn't
going to produce as tight an engine as brand new?

Is there any hope that mileage might improve? After 10K
miles now, I don't think it will ever get any better.


SMH
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Edward L. Dowdy

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:35 pm
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When I got off work this morning I checked the oil before I started the
truck. It was at least a quart overfull. It's going back this afternoon to
have it drained. And to request a refund for the quart of oil I bought I
didn't need. Thanks to all who responded!

Ed Dowdy
Fithian IL


wrote in message > I bought a 2001 Dakota 4.7 brand
new. I changed the oil at 1500 miles.
> I read the manual first to see what type and quanity. Book said 6 qts
> with filter. My dipstick showed it was over full. I called a few Dodge
> people and decided I had the wrong dipstick. They ordered 2 more that
> wasn't correct either. I finally just filed a notch at the full mark
> and the "add one quart" low mark.
>
> So, good luck! Smile
>
> Hank
>
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:22 pm
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My 03 4.7 takes 6 qts. with filter change.


"Edward L. Dowdy" wrote in message

> When I got off work this morning I checked the oil before I started the
> truck. It was at least a quart overfull. It's going back this afternoon to
> have it drained. And to request a refund for the quart of oil I bought I
> didn't need. Thanks to all who responded!
>
> Ed Dowdy
> Fithian IL
>
>
> wrote in message > I bought a 2001 Dakota 4.7 brand
> new. I changed the oil at 1500 miles.
>> I read the manual first to see what type and quanity. Book said 6 qts
>> with filter. My dipstick showed it was over full. I called a few Dodge
>> people and decided I had the wrong dipstick. They ordered 2 more that
>> wasn't correct either. I finally just filed a notch at the full mark
>> and the "add one quart" low mark.
>>
>> So, good luck! Smile
>>
>> Hank
>>
>
>
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