Guest 2MPV Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 Back in the early Galaxy days... Ford wrote to all owners telling us to check oil levels the normal way and not to depend on the computer, as by the time a low oil level registers the damage may be done. Quote
shelbournes Posted September 25, 2006 Report Posted September 25, 2006 definatly worth the post we all need a reminder .... Remembering to use the 30w 5 oil as this does appear to work well with the galaxy and keeps it oiled up likewise with the water washers ...how many times have a driven to find the wife must have washed her hair under the water jets as there is none left only to start chucking bottles of water out the window over the front windscreen .... regards .,... shelbournes Quote
CM2007 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Now you tell me! lol I checked my oil tonight after having just bought the thing and found it to be VERY low. I'm not too worried as there was still oil on the oil cap but very little on the dipstick. I topped her up with 5w40 but as it appears I have an oil leak from the sump, I better keep a close eye on it. I didn't even realise the computer tells you these things! Cheers Mike Quote
scottygillan1 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 I have a 2.3 petrol that seems to have a leak from the front of the sump, the oil level is showing over full by quite a bit. I have only just bought the car and not sure if it has an overflow or not. Can anyone help please???? Thanks Quote
seatkid Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) I am not aware of any engine that has an "overflow" and certainly no Galaxy engine has one. Oil level is critical in all engines , too little and the engine may be terminally damaged due to sudden loss of oil pressure. Too full and it may damage the catalytic convertor and the engine due to over pressure in the crankcase - it may be the reason behind your leak. ( by too full, I mean more than about 6 mm above the Max mark on your dipstick) On the other hand the previous owner may have overfilled it knowing that it leaks. Either way, do something to get the oil level between the min and max mark on your dipstick or suffer the consequences. Remember to check the oil level with the vehicle stood on level ground, the engine should be warm and have been turned off for at least 3 minutes before you check. Edited May 28, 2009 by seatkid Quote
scottygillan1 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 I wouldn't say it's anymore than 6 mm but it's definately over. I take it the best way to lower the level would be to take out the sump plug. Thanks for the advice. Quote
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