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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: chris.olu on April 11, 2014, 11:42:55 AM

Title: Oil won't come out
Post by: chris.olu on April 11, 2014, 11:42:55 AM
Hey!
I have a 1986 thunderbird 5.0L v8. The 302 one.
I was supposed to change oil and filter, i opened the tank and out came only an liter or so of oil. Tried to "shoot" air into it from where you are refilling the oil and a little bit more came out. but i think there are a lot left. any tips to what i can do? Thought about a cleaning-oil, but if i fill that on, what if it doesnt come out again? heheh... tried "lifting" the car from every logical angle, but no nothing. :punchballs:
Title: Oil won't come out
Post by: Loaded87IROC on April 11, 2014, 11:51:21 AM
It has been a few years, but I think the 5.0 has a front and rear sump.  Did you remove both drain plugs?
Title: Oil won't come out
Post by: Chuck W on April 11, 2014, 12:01:05 PM
Quote from: Loaded87IROC;432136
It has been a few years, but I think the 5.0 has a front and rear sump.  Did you remove both drain plugs?

This. 2 drain plugs. Sounds like you just removed the one on the front.
Title: Oil won't come out
Post by: CoogarXR on April 11, 2014, 12:41:13 PM
That, or it leaks, and that's all you had left in there ;)
Title: Oil won't come out
Post by: Haystack on April 11, 2014, 01:18:07 PM
Nah, it just ate it all!
Title: Oil won't come out
Post by: Beau on April 11, 2014, 10:59:05 PM
What's the dipstick say?

(find the humor here if you want/can) lol.


If there's still oil on the stick, then take out the rear plug too. ;)

If the rear plug IS out, then the pan needs to come off. A bit of work, but better than ruining the bottom end.
Title: Oil won't come out
Post by: V8Demon on April 12, 2014, 03:11:43 AM
Quote from: Chuck W;432138
This. 2 drain plugs. Sounds like you just removed the one on the front.

Yup.  Removing the front one and leaving the rear in will result in less than a quart draining out.
Title: Oil won't come out
Post by: chris.olu on April 13, 2014, 10:31:45 AM
Thank you so much for answers! Hehe, i only removed 1 plug, so i'll try to find the other! Now i feel a little bit stupid :P And its not leaking as the stick is almost on max and have been that for a while :D again thanks!