2017 2.3 Ecoboost engine oil dipstick

[FExEB]

Hey guys, new to the forum. I need your help, please. I am a little bit confused about the engine oil dipstick so I need to ask: which one is the correct maximum oil level on the dipstick, the end line of the hatch OR the upper hole?

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
Without seeing the actual item, I'm guessing perhaps the upper hole. Where is the current level showing?
I just looked at the Owner's Manual and it shows you how to read the dipstick. The 3rd printing shows it on page 279.

Peter

 

[FExEB]

Hi Peter and thank you for the welcome wish.
The manual shows the upper hole. But, please have a look at the attached links. Each one of them indicates the opposite.

Check Oil Level 2011-2019 Ford Explorer 2016 Ford Explorer Limited 2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo



So...?!?

 

[peterk9]

As far as I can see both the Manual and the link for the 2016 Ford Explorer Limited show the top hole as the 'Full' mark. The other video is for the 2006-2010 Explorer and doesn't apply in this case.

Peter

 

[Toddman41]

As long as it reads in the middle or at point B your good!

 

[FExEB]

Hi guys, I have fresh news, which I hope will be helpful for the others owners of 2.3 ecoboost engine.
After a long research, I came to find out about this forum discussion between focus owners and read it entirely:
Oil dipstick confusion

After this, I performed an oil change, drain the used oil completely (long time drain) and filled in the correct amount of oil stated by the manufacturer in the OM (5.7 qt / 5.4 l). Guess what? The ford focus owners are right: the maximum oil level on the dipstick is the end line of the hatch and NOT the upper hole. The OM is wrong. And when I am thinking that I had before a little bit more than the top hole... (as I told myself that it is not big deal if I have a "little" bit more than maximum)
I am attaching here an edited picture (by me) which I hope it will be suggestive for others too:

 

[FExEB]

And offtopic... I have tested two oils, Amsoil 5w30 SS and Redline 5w30 (ester based and with extra anti-wear additives) and by far, I mean with so clear evidence the engine runs smoother, quieter and revs much much easier with Amsoil. Redline may be a very good oil, but not for this engine (it is more viscous and this engine doesn't like it very much).
I apologize for the offtopic, but I hope this info will help.

 

[peterk9]

In the diagram you provided, B would be the upper or top hole and that is the one I was referring to in my posts. Of course, if you hold the dipstick upside down, then it wouldn't apply.

Peter