Hey guys, i tried searching but wouldnt work. Sorry, but can anyone tell me how much oil to put in the cobra. Is 6.5L of mobil1 5w20 to much? Thanks in advance
oil capacity
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is that in liters or quarts? thanks though
You put 6 liters in there and there will be a problem.
6.5 quarts is a happy medium
7 quarts!
6 qts. No point in running 7. Thats just a few extra bux in gas you could use
+1... 7 quarts Mobile 1 5W20
I run 5.5 Quarts...puts mine midway on the stick. 6 Quarts is exactly full for me; as also stated in the manual.
The dipstick range is 1Qt.
The dipstick range is 1Qt.
These threads are usually pretty fun
Its an American car, with American measurements 
The pan itself holds 9 quarts. The filter holds nearly a quart. The engine's oil passages probably hold a good 2/3 of a quart.
People get all hung up over oil capacity when they don't even understand the principles involved. The block has an extended skirt, and not only is the pan baffled, but these engines also have a windage tray. Even with 9 quarts in the pan, the oil is not touching the bottom of the crank or the rear main seal. If you've ever seen an engine suck the sump dry, then you already know, too little oil is way way way worse than too much oil.
Fill it to where you're happy with what it says on your dipstick.
The pan itself holds 9 quarts. The filter holds nearly a quart. The engine's oil passages probably hold a good 2/3 of a quart.
People get all hung up over oil capacity when they don't even understand the principles involved. The block has an extended skirt, and not only is the pan baffled, but these engines also have a windage tray. Even with 9 quarts in the pan, the oil is not touching the bottom of the crank or the rear main seal. If you've ever seen an engine suck the sump dry, then you already know, too little oil is way way way worse than too much oil.
Fill it to where you're happy with what it says on your dipstick.
Be aware that the dipsticks on some Cobras read incorrectly. Here is a TSB from Ford issued in 2003 addressing this issue.
03-08-03 ENGINE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR MARKINGS - REPORTS OF LOW OIL LEVELS
ISSUE
Reports from the field indicate incorrect or low engine oil levels are being found at Pre-Delivery Inspection on new vehicles received in dealer inventory. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the fluid fill mark on the stick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or is partway down the crosshatch area.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Ensure the vehicle is sitting on level ground. Set the park brake and ensure the transmission selector lever is in PARK position, or in FIRST gear on manuals. The engine must be OFF.
The best time for determining oil level is before the engine is started and the oil has had sufficient drainback time to the sump. If the engine has been running, allow it to sit for a few minutes turned off. An oil drainback period is required before taking an initial reading.
If the level falls below the lower hole, fill with one quart of oil. If one quart is insufficient to raise the level above the mark, add oil until it records within the crosshatch area. Use caution during this procedure as some time is needed for oil to drain down through the drainback passages in the cylinder head, to the oil pan. Adding oil a quart at a time repeatedly without sufficient drainback may overfill the sump.
ACTION
Ford is in the process of standardizing the markings across all vehicle lines. Current markings shown will be upgraded to a refined marking, shown in Figure 1. Both markings will be used in production over the next few years. Oil levels will still be recorded in the crosshatched area of the blade, between the upper and lower limit holes. Vehicles shipped with engine oil levels falling within this area are acceptable and do not require topping off. Oil fill quantities are precisely measured at the plants and account for slight variations that may occur in oil pan volumes, indicator length, and pressed-in locations of the indicator tube into the block. For customer use, the markings continue to serve as a guide to refilling the engine to the correct initial fill volume with filter or, to top off the engine when it is determined the level is below the lower hole.
If the oil level falls between the upper and lower hole do not add more oil. Adding an extra quart could cause overfilling and may result in aeration (foaming) causing eventual damage to vital bearing surfaces and moving parts inside. Overfilling will require some oil to be drained out until the indicator shows the level between the upper and lower holes of the blade. DO NOT expect the engine to “consume” the extra oil back down to the upper oil fill level hole, or consider it as extra lubrication protection for the engine.
03-08-03 ENGINE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR MARKINGS - REPORTS OF LOW OIL LEVELS
ISSUE
Reports from the field indicate incorrect or low engine oil levels are being found at Pre-Delivery Inspection on new vehicles received in dealer inventory. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the fluid fill mark on the stick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or is partway down the crosshatch area.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Ensure the vehicle is sitting on level ground. Set the park brake and ensure the transmission selector lever is in PARK position, or in FIRST gear on manuals. The engine must be OFF.
The best time for determining oil level is before the engine is started and the oil has had sufficient drainback time to the sump. If the engine has been running, allow it to sit for a few minutes turned off. An oil drainback period is required before taking an initial reading.
If the level falls below the lower hole, fill with one quart of oil. If one quart is insufficient to raise the level above the mark, add oil until it records within the crosshatch area. Use caution during this procedure as some time is needed for oil to drain down through the drainback passages in the cylinder head, to the oil pan. Adding oil a quart at a time repeatedly without sufficient drainback may overfill the sump.
ACTION
Ford is in the process of standardizing the markings across all vehicle lines. Current markings shown will be upgraded to a refined marking, shown in Figure 1. Both markings will be used in production over the next few years. Oil levels will still be recorded in the crosshatched area of the blade, between the upper and lower limit holes. Vehicles shipped with engine oil levels falling within this area are acceptable and do not require topping off. Oil fill quantities are precisely measured at the plants and account for slight variations that may occur in oil pan volumes, indicator length, and pressed-in locations of the indicator tube into the block. For customer use, the markings continue to serve as a guide to refilling the engine to the correct initial fill volume with filter or, to top off the engine when it is determined the level is below the lower hole.
If the oil level falls between the upper and lower hole do not add more oil. Adding an extra quart could cause overfilling and may result in aeration (foaming) causing eventual damage to vital bearing surfaces and moving parts inside. Overfilling will require some oil to be drained out until the indicator shows the level between the upper and lower holes of the blade. DO NOT expect the engine to “consume” the extra oil back down to the upper oil fill level hole, or consider it as extra lubrication protection for the engine.
6 Quarts gets me to the VERY BOTTOM of the cross hatch area. 6.5 gets me right in the middle of the cross hatch area so this is what I run.
The manual says the capacity is 6 quarts, but I don't feel 1/2 a quart will hurt anything with it being right in the middle of the cross hatch area. Just my $.02
The manual says the capacity is 6 quarts, but I don't feel 1/2 a quart will hurt anything with it being right in the middle of the cross hatch area. Just my $.02
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Ford says 6 quarts so I use 6 quarts.
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6 qts, the dipsticks are not accurate in a lot of cases.
For the record I always used 6.5 quarts.
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