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[larietrope]

!t 1200 miles my 2024 GT shows mid-way on the hatch meaning 1/2 to a quart low ? Should I add some or wait ?
Thanks.

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[S650sunshine]

!t 1200 miles my 2024 GT shows mid-way on the hatch meaning 1/2 to a quart low ? Should I add some or wait ?
Thanks.

That’s the sweet spot, no need to add.

 

[Crew4991]

Keep it where it is at. Its perfect.

 

[Skye]

Agree with others: no need to add oil. The following is an excerpt from the '22 manual.

"Note: If the oil level is between the maximum and minimum marks, the oil level is acceptable. Do not add oil."

A new car. Check fluids and perform visual inspections as you have been. After a while, you'll develop a routine to keep an eye on things.

I'd be concerned if the vehicle routinely looses oil; your checks will confirm that.

Seals leaking should be corrected in a reasonable amount of time.

These are Ford's comments from the '22 manual regarding oil consumption involving new engines.

"Note: The oil consumption of new engines reaches its normal level after approximately 3,000 mi (5,000 km)."

Most modern engines consume zero oil. Some do, when new or driving hard. A little here, a little here, is often not a concern. Losing large amounts of oil on a consistent basis for no perceived reason, seeing smoke, etc, is something to take action on. Ford has oil consumption tests to check for that.

For now, I think you're witnessing what several others have: that Ford often fills the engine to the mid-point on the dipstick from the factory, which is fine. Too much oil is as bad as too little.

FWIW, my vehicle has never been at the "Full" mark, even after an oil change; it always registers a bit down. While I check fluids on schedule, being in-between the "Min" and "Max", I've always left it alone.

 

[Mikestang24]

Agree with others: no need to add oil. The following is an excerpt from the '22 manual.

"Note: If the oil level is between the maximum and minimum marks, the oil level is acceptable. Do not add oil."

A new car. Check fluids and perform visual inspections as you have been. After a while, you'll develop a routine to keep an eye on things.

I'd be concerned if the vehicle routinely looses oil; your checks will confirm that.

Seals leaking should be corrected in a reasonable amount of time.

These are Ford's comments from the '22 manual regarding oil consumption involving new engines.

"Note: The oil consumption of new engines reaches its normal level after approximately 3,000 mi (5,000 km)."

Most modern engines consume zero oil. Some do, when new or driving hard. A little here, a little here, is often not a concern. Losing large amounts of oil on a consistent basis for no perceived reason, seeing smoke, etc, is something to take action on. Ford has oil consumption tests to check for that.

For now, I think you're witnessing what several others have: that Ford often fills the engine to the mid-point on the dipstick from the factory, which is fine. Too much oil is as bad as too little.

FWIW, my vehicle has never been at the "Full" mark, even after an oil change; it always registers a bit down. While I check fluids on schedule, being in-between the "Min" and "Max", I've always left it alone.

Half a quart low is the perfect time to add Ceratec.

 

[Neggytive]

1/2 way on the stick, especially when the engine is cold is the sweet spot.

 

[Frogdog1]

At 1200 miles, it's time to change your oil anyway. Dump the break-in oil and put in new oil without the little sparkles in it which is break in metal which every engine has. FWIW.

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