Oil consumption? 2020?

[McM]

I just spoke to a friend who was hanging out with a ford service manager. He was talking all kinds of crap how the 3.5 use 1 qt every 1000 miles. Saying it’s not a good motor. I see there’s a TSB for the 2017-2019. Did they do something different in 2020? I’ll keep and eye out on mine, but was wondering. Thanks

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I think you need some new friends. We are all right here!

 

[JohnyPython]

I’m confused. My oil level doesn’t really move.

 

[NASSTY]

Yes, this is an ecoboost issue. The oil consumption is a problem with the valve covers. Actual TSB handles this.

 

[nikhsub1]

I’m confused. My oil level doesn’t really move.

Mine either. I have just over 20k miles and have never had to add oil between changes.


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[Donmatteo]

Mine either. I have just over 20k miles and have never had to add oil between changes.


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Same on my 2019

 

[GR8Ride]

Mine either. I have just over 20k miles and have never had to add oil between changes.


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Yup same here 19k on my ‘19 no oil concerns.


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[NASSTY]

I put 42K miles on my 2017 and I never had to add any oil.

 

[JohnyPython]

I found the factory fill to be at the lower end on the dipstick. I didn’t check it when I took delivery. I topped it up.

It was burning/losing factory oil for the first 5k miles. After the first change, I really haven’t seen any loss. I’m currently running Amsoil SS.

Service advisor sees all the problems and automatically assumes that all the 3.5EB are *****.

 

[FordTechOne]

Yes, this is an ecoboost issue. The oil consumption is a problem with the valve covers. Actual TSB handles this.

Not an "EcoBoost" issue sasquatch. It was a supplier valve cover issue that only affected a limited population of vehicles and is easily remedied with valve cover replacement. You act as if the engine design is at fault; you post quite a lot in the Gen 2 forum considering you don't own one nor know anything about them.