Oil consumption

[Doug Watson]

'18-'21 Coyote engines used more oil than they should have. The issue was resolved with a PCM update in many cases, mine included for my '18 F-150, 5.0. My '25 Mustang GT was near the bottom edge of the dipstick when I got it home when brand new. I added 1/2 quart to bring it up a little more. So far it isn't using any. Don't forget to check the oil after it's been sitting a while, overnight is better. I've been told the oil is slow to drain completely into the crankcase from above in the engine.

I check mine once a week after it has sat overnight and it's been like this for a year now.

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[MAT1955]

@Doug Watson. Good idea. If you aren't routinely bouncing off the rev limiter then something is wrong with that car. I don't care who says what - no way should a new engine (6100 miles) of that caliber and sophistication burn a quart of oil in 750 miles. Unless it has been really flogged hard there is a problem. It will be very interesting to see what Ford says. You may even want a second opinion if you don't trust the particular dealer. I have approx. 6000 miles on my 2024 GT and use the paddles for some fun from time to time (NO flogging) ..... the oil level on the dipstick hasn't moved at all - as it shouldn't.

 

[Doug Watson]

@Doug Watson. Good idea. If you aren't routinely bouncing off the rev limiter then something is wrong with that car. I don't care who says what - no way should a new engine (6100 miles) of that caliber and sophistication burn a quart of oil in 750 miles. Unless it has been really flogged hard there is a problem. It will be very interesting to see what Ford says. You may even want a second opinion if you don't trust the particular dealer. I have approx. 6000 miles on my 2024 GT and use the paddles for some fun from time to time (NO flogging) ..... the oil level on the dipstick hasn't moved at all - as it shouldn't.

I have a log that I started after I bought the car new and it shows dates, mileage, and oil consumption. It runs great but very concerning for this car. I've never owned a car in all my 70 years that uses this much oil, even my 2022 Mach 1 never used a drop.

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

I have a log that I started after I bought the car new and it shows dates, mileage, and oil consumption. It runs great but very concerning for this car. I've never owned a car in all my 70 years that uses this much oil, even my 2022 Mach 1 never used a drop.

You ain't ever owned a 90's Honda then, hahah

 

[Doug Watson]

You ain't ever owned a 90's Honda then, hahah

Your right, I've only ever owned American muscle.

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

Your right, I've only ever owned American muscle.

I don't blame you.

American cars have such a charm to them, especially the classics.

 

[ChitownStang]

If you're burning a lot of oil you will see a lot of accumulation on the inside of your exhaust tips.
I've had gen 2, 3, and now 4 coyote engines little to no consumption issues. Passenger side catch cans on all to show me .
Oh, and I drive aggressively, not bouncing of the limiter but I don't drive like a grandpa by any means. LOL

 

[Doug Watson]

If you're burning a lot of oil you will see a lot of accumulation on the inside of your exhaust tips.
I've had gen 2, 3, and now 4 coyote engines little to no consumption issues. Passenger side catch cans on all to show me .
Oh, and I drive aggressively, not bouncing of the limiter but I don't drive like a grandpa by any means. LOL

Lots of exhaust soot mostly on the passenger side and I have had the ford oil catch can installed since new, normal mount of oil in the can nothing unusual.

 

[ChitownStang]

Lots of exhaust soot mostly on the passenger side and I have had the ford oil catch can installed since new, normal mount of oil in the can nothing unusual.

That’s not good to see on exhaust

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