GT350 OIL CONSUMPTION **DOES MY GEN II DRINK OIL?

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In today's video we discuss my GT350's oil consumption. Does my Gen II motor consume oil like my Gen 1 motor? Watch today's episode and find out!
Music by Joakim Karud / joakimkarud
Music: RIzE - Take You There by Inextremis is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

[@JeffAshton]

Have some install videos coming up soon! Do me a solid and hit the like button if you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@Kevin_2442]

I'm really anticipating the install videos, P.S your gt350 looks better and better in each video...

[@lilbans]

That’s spoiler alone make the car slower and ugly its a shame seeing ppl with this car an don’t kno what to do with it .

[@Kevin_2442]

@@lilbans what car do U drive??

[@Jedi391]

What happened to the install videos?

[@anthonylaudano9751]

LOL CAN I HANG MY LAUNDRY ON THE RARE WING.DUDE WHEN THE MOTOR BLEW THE FUTURE VALUE OF THE CAR BLEW WITH IT! THANK GOD I BOUGHT MY TERMINATOR AND I DIDN'T BUY THE GT350.

[@travisingold8352]

Thank you Jeff. I was one of the people that had oil consumption questions when Ford did the motor swap to a Gen II. This video answers a lot of questions about oil consumption on the Gen-I vs Gen II motors. Take care!

[@israelr6636]

Nice. I'm glad your new motor is not an oil vampire. Thank you for the details, if I ever decide to get the GT350, your videos are good documentation of what to expect and do.

[@markr.9626]

Same here with my 2020 Only one thing to watch The valve cover gaskets get loose and need to be re-torqued every oil change. And Amsoil lasts a lot longer than Ford. The oil % drops very slowly. No loss of oil. Though the oil cap also came off. Gen 2 motors also have more hp Check out motor trends dyno tests... 50 more hp more and 20 ft lbs of torque.

[@williammaccracken9758]

Thanks for all ur informative videos! Glad ur sticking with the Gt350's 😀👌

[@cooverbennett4383]

Nice to hear some good news for a change. Look into Schaeffer's I run it in my s550 and my powerstroke good stuff, they give you an oil analysis kit if you want one free.

[@daDonOfKickz]

Really nice and informative video man. Great stuff.

[@dhjengr8756]

I bought a 16' GT350 Tech with 30k miles 3 months ago. All stock. My first manual T! I see a little oil consumption with no track use. I only do light pulls up to 6k RPM, over that and its a jet engine!🏁

[@brycehoffmann3237]

Love your 350! More vids plz!!

[@tcr2237]

Got a 17’ and it burns about 1/2 qrt. Every 1000 miles. 13k miles on her. Still running strong. I think running it in high RPMs (6000-8250) in 2nd gear and running it hard up the mountain (tail of the dragon) several times a year is the reason. I still wish it didn’t burn at all...

[@pohump]

I had a 16 base track pack and 17 R and they both burned about 1 qt every ~1000 miles. I DDed both (about 65 mi/ day). I just bought a 2020 R so this video makes me hopeful.

[@hpkntnw]

I am watching this because I bought a Mach 1 in June and it’s using just about 14-16 oz every thousand miles. I switched to Amsoil signature series at 1,000 miles. That means at 5,000 mile oil change intervals it’ll use a full 12 quarts between changes.

[@neildesai21]

Would really recommend the Blackstone Analysis. It can tell you if excessive wear is happening to the engine from say high oil temps (low viscosity)!

[@justinjacobs5777]

I got a gen 2 motor after my 2017 motor started burning 4+ qt per thousand miles.. I went into ford , showed my oil receipts and mileage and they said don't worry , they wouldn't dick me around " yes i asked lol" Next day they called and said ford authorized a new motor " my old one still ran so I didn't think they would help me .. So from the time I dropped it off till I got it back was only 3 days ! I asked them to send me photos of the process so I can put them in my mustang folder.. And to please confirm with me that the new motor was a gen 2 before it went in .. They sent me photos of the engine sticker and it was indeed a gen 2 .. Ordered motor first day I came in .. Got it there over night the first day . The second day they pulled the old motor and on the 3rd day they put the new motor in .. Day 3 they called me to come see it drive out of the shop and pick her up .. Even let me drive it out myself .. Concord ford in NC .. I think it's called young ford .. Love those guys , no dicking around with Warrenty .. Plus I think it's the all time record to get a Shelby back .. I've heard of other people's cars taking a month or more.. Bring your business to young ford friends .. They went way above and beyond to make me a part of the process and my car drives wonderfully .. Once again thank you young ford for stepping up to the plate ! I'll be back when I buy my next ford ..

[@SkepticalVex]

Hilbish ford? how is your motor treating you so far. I am in the market for a GT350. How much did you pay for yours?

[@justinjacobs5777]

@@SkepticalVex My gen two is fantastic .. Still all the same power and great noises without burning a drop of oil .. I'm impressed with it .. I paid sticker for my gt350 when new .. Right now it has 16,000mi on it and the book value is 60k .. The market is high .. I've seen some with 20k on the clock sell for 70k . it's crazy . Yes hilbish ford I think..

[@hpkntnw]

4:34 even Porsche recommends changing your oil after each track day. Oil is cheap and that Voodoo engine is a $23,000 engine just for the long block. I knew a ford tech that had to replace one under warranty that came in with no oil pressure after track use. He showed me the slip from parts $23,000 is a lot of oil changes.

[@asleepatthewheel974]

Jeff I tried the UPR drain plug and IMO I'd just stick with the OEM. They are cheap and no headaches. They also seem like they click into the pan detents a little better. I replace mine every-other oil change. My UPR plug launched the magnet into the oil pan. OK fine, I'll just use it without the magnet. But at that point what's the use?

[@SeikenFreak]

'17 GT350 here @ 9500 miles (8k of those in the past year) getting 1/2 to one quart per 1000 miles. Maybe less? Which seems reasonable to me with any high strung engine like this. Using Amsoil. FP oil separators installed. I've been sending my oil out to Blackstone for every change. I've had the oil in there for as long as 6 months with a track day and daily driving and the numbers come back good. Blackstone suggests I let it go even longer but I think I'm comfortable doing an oil change every 6~ months give or take. One in the spring and one in the fall feels about right. Screw doing it in the cold lol I do have the piston slap sound from 2k-3k RPM under light throttle as well.

[@tomlevi2450]

We need more videos!!

[@creamfalcon]

Do you have any suggestions on how to check the oil levels? I always check it cold and it's just above the lower dot after 2400 miles - first oil change at 700 and put in Amsoil. (not planning to put any oil in) Book says warm after a min 15 min but I feel like that can vary greatly. Not a mechanic and hear 10 different things.

[@MatthewRestainoTube]

Jeff I think you're in the Orlando area right? Do you have your factory resonators & muffers you want to part ways with?

[@andytunstall5907]

Do your oil warning light show need oil? Any notification from the car on the Gen1?

[@ironbull2003]

Question. Any idea, with gen2 two engine going in to 15-18 cars, did the dealer had to mess with ECU? Or its just a strait up swap?

[@JIA1327]

For us that don't know , what year did the GEN 2 motor come out in, and just exactly what are the differences between the GEN 1 and the GEN 2 motors ?

[@ksoup0925]

Gen 2 came out with the 2019 model year 350.

[@gabej2226]

Hello, I’m considering buying a 2019 or 2020 GT350, can you tell me your opinion on those years vs 2015 to 2018 engine oil consumption problems ?

[@bosolaRUST]

I’m looking at various 2019 gt350s in my price range, but they all have 25-30k miles on the motor. Do you think that buying it used with that many miles would be a bad idea? Or are you convinced that the oil issues are done?

[@antimatter_gt5003]

Just curious how much oil are in your oil separators ?

[@stand4807]

What size is that wing? 67" or 71" and is it APR wing?

[@angrysublimebee477]

What happen to the stripes? And now there are red 350 badges? Different car?

[@realtalk4689]

How about a video about that hood heat extractor.

[@JeffAshton]

real talk it’s coming brotha! I’ll be posting the surgery soon haha. 🔪

[@renegadetech8030]

Jeff could I email you. I live in the Florida area as well. I wanted to know your mod list for the black GT you had.

[@johnlawson207]

Hey how it going. I was just wondering if u ever made a video on the ford performance springs and resetting the magnetic ride for the gt350. I remember u said that u had to reset them sensors. Just wondering.

[@johnlawson207]

By the love the channel

[@niklopedia]

what kind of spacers did you use up front?

[@jackswartz6715]

Why did you stop uploading videos? Loved your content…

[@outforaripper]

19 R had 1 qt consumption in 4k miles after initial 1k oil change.

[@nova-ic7mw]

Are you coming to mustang week 2021?

[@dennishowell4697]

I own a 2018 GT350 and I’m have oil consumption problems, after 2000 miles it’s 2 quarts low

[@justinjacobs5777]

Ford standard says that the gt350 can burn 1 qt every 500 MI .. .So ford indicated in their Shelby supplement that 2 qt per thousand miles was totally fine .. I was ok adding a qt per 500 MI but the consumption went to 4 and 5 qt and I took it in and they dropped a new gen 2 voodo in it .. So drive it like u stole it my friends .. Have fun with ur gt350 . Just keep the oil topped off .. . If you let the oil level get too low and the motor gives up ford will not Warrenty you .. So keep driving and keep the oil level up if. It gets worse they will fix it .. It will drink more oil over time .. When it starts to consume more then 1qt per 500 mo they will fix it . So 99% sure that you will get a new motor once it gets worse.. It happened to my 2017 and now it has a gen 2 voodo in it and drinks no oil , none .. Gen 2 motors started to be made in early 2019.. They have parts ford was using in its predator motor . They were strengthened at least 80% .. Pistons , rings, valve spring and seals, rods,timing chain components and even a new motor casting to add strength .,,

[@tbigcat8287]

Where’s the Mustang lifestyle collaboration? Anymore

[@stevegardner9985]

My gen 1 engine 2016 uses one quart between oil changes. note I have an oil catch can

[@ScottSchubel]

Weight reduction + slicks don't void the warranty 😎

[@JeffAshton]

Scott Schubel Jr haha, I like where you’re going 😂 might just have to just gut it and add some slicks haha.

[@Neal_S]

With high oil consumption on the GEN 1 motor, did that your exhaust tips turned black. I have the exact same spec on my GT350 as you do.

[@rickeybarnes6471]

My 2017 Gt 350 consumption is about a quart every 850 miles with the Ford oil. Did an oil consumption test and Ford said that is normal. I then switched to Amsoil and now I have to put 1/2 to 1 quart in every 1200 miles. That stupid dip stick is sometimes hard to read.Only Ford does my oil change. No tune ( too afraid). Only mod are lighter wheels ( 9 pounds lighter per corner) which made a noticeable difference in acceleration. I now have 41500 miles on it . It’s daily driven.

[@gbass7328]

Def do the Blackstone Labs analysis. I have, really worth it! Cheap and they know what they're doing and then you know how the engine is. btw - that car is really fast. No tuning for track necessary. Better tires and brakes and driver mod/edu and you'll be fine. Then enter some races. Heck - You're a luck dude!

[@5.2kingcobra59]

Gen 2 motors do not have oil issues. 10k hard miles on mine and no issues!

[@JeffAshton]

5.2 KingCobra I haven’t heard of any oil consumption issues from any other gen II owners. Glad to hear yours is staying strong too! 👊

[@TheWhatYouNeed]

All these videos on the GT350... I just picked up a used ‘16... I’m sitting here going, “what preventive things do i need to do to help the life of this car?!!!?” Haha. I’ve done both oil separators. Mine is a 16 tech pack, so I’ve contemplated doing the cooling kits that come in the track packs.. i don’t know. So many videos haha. E85??? Maybe???

[@craig.encinitas]

I’ve left mine stock Bought it with 1,089 miles on it in April 2018. Today, it has 3,600 miles on it. I’m doing it wrong. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TheWhatYouNeed]

Craig Encinitas haha, i got my ‘16 tech 4 weeks ago with 3700 miles... it now has 4700 miles haha. Yeah, I’ve been driving it 🤘. But, she’ll sit a lot as i drive a 91 Bronco for a daily

[@JeffAshton]

Congrats man, enjoy it, these cars are awesome. Good start with the separators! If you are planning to track I would definitely add the additional cooling if your car didn’t come equipped with it.

[@TheWhatYouNeed]

Jeff Ashton i don’t really plan on tracking it. I just wanted to make sure it’ll stay cooler, i live in Houston and it’s gets pretty freakin hot and humid down here. It was more preventive measures for keeping her cool. Resonator deletes are the next mod ha

[@Quash41]

I bought mine last month and already put 8k miles on it driving from Detroit to the west 😅

[@ctownRt]

Is that a aftermarket hood?

[@Kamakaz]

long time no new videos

[@lenf3641]

I change oil first time at 1K miles. Engine consumes just a bit of oil, prob same amount as it was in the catch can. The second oil change at 5K and no oil consumption. My is 2019 GT350 with gen2 motor. IMO there is a reason why gen2 doesn't consume much oil. In gen2 engine Ford beefed up cylinders wall. Hence, blow-by is not as significant as in gen1 engine.

[@heyitsfredee]

I have 0 to minimal oil consumption on my gt350, it really depends on how the car is driven, but, did you 1st gen or 2nd gen have the piston slap sound from 2k -3k under light throttle?

[@awesomeingsauce]

I have a 2020 gt350 (gen 2 engine) I just picked up last month with about 25k miles. I have piston slap around that RPM until about 180 degrees of oil temp.

[@vela953]

I am thinking of buying a 2017 and it has 28,000 miles, how do I know if it is a Gen 2?

[@ksoup0925]

Gen 2 came out with the 2019 model year GT350

[@Kamakaz]

Where have u been

[@theraggededgeonboardfastes8461]

Anybody home its been a while brother

[@stacyp2744]

Jeff I have a 2018 GT350 with a late year build date. I followed break-in procedure and period to the letter. Installed oil separators at around 500 miles. Had no oil consumption issues, albeit with pretty conservative driving. Changed oil at 1K miles. Sent to Blackstone for analysis. Analysis came back clean, which was very comforting. I now have a little over 2K miles on it and still no oil consumption issues. Plan to do another oil change fairly soon since the car isn’t a daily driver and it’s been a little over a year since the 1K mile change. Will send to Blackstone again for analysis to see what it looks like. I figure if that comes back clean I am pretty safe, but knowing your experience and others it’s a bit like holding your breath and crossing your fingers and praying all at the same time. I also wanted to comment on the new style filters. I completely agree with you, The new ones with the metal framework seem about 1000% better made than those others with the floating plastic piece in them. I remember the first time I picked it up I thought it had a defect😂. Love the mods you have made and the track vids are awesome. Keep pushin’ that thing hard👍

[@JeffAshton]

Stacy P thanks man! My gen I was drinking oil even during my more conservative driving during the first 500 miles. Sounds like you likely got a good one! 👊👊

[@iv3999]

That wing!!!

[@SpyderRios]

my 2011 5.0 drinks a lot of oil. I am worry about it but I do beat up on it. My car tells me when it's thirsty because it doesn't feel as smooth when going up the revs. That's when I check and add oil as needed. I don't see it as an issue. My 5.0 has close to 100k miles and not a single issue. It still beats 6.4 Hemis with nothing more than a tune, slip on exhaust and a K&N filter. I think most GT350 owners that have issues do so because they don't take good care of their cars. Yeah, it's a track ready car, however that does not mean you just have to drive it like a maniac without checking something as easy as oil consumption.

[@jasongraham5648]

Good to hear. I just took my ‘17 in the dealer. It’s going through oil at a rate of one quart every 157 miles. I’m hoping they replace with a gen2. Any tips you can give me dealing with Ford in this process?

[@emersongarcia2628]

Update?

[@jasongraham5648]

Ford replaced my engine with a Gen 2 (2019) motor. It hasn’t lost a drip of oil since

[@emersongarcia2628]

@@jasongraham5648 did Ford get you a new warranty for that new engine or just kept existing?

[@jasongraham5648]

The new motor came with an added 12 month warranty

[@jasongraham5648]

They tried hard to only replacing the short block, but I was firm and forceful and got the whole long block. If your Shelby is going through the same thing don’t let the dealer and or Ford push you around. Stand your ground and be forceful.

[@tunefully1792]

Jeff! Where'd you go???

[@Kamakaz]

long time post some more videos

[@douglasm3310]

Will ford void your extended powertrain Warrenty if you add a mishimoto oil cooler.

[@JeffAshton]

If something happened mechanically, I’m sure that’s the first thing they would blame lol. That’s the only reason I’m hesitant to add the FP350S Setrab cooler.

[@douglasm3310]

Jeff Ashton I hate how manufacturers look at modifications to help the car survive and try to cop out on fixing stuff. Ford is not alone on this either all of them do it.

[@christenn32]

@@JeffAshton I believe they would have to prove that the mod caused the failure.

[@nsbioy]

@@douglasm3310 this is reasonable. A manufacturer can only guarantee what they sold, not what you put on it later. Engineering is a thing. If you have an engine mod and your sunroof broke, they will warranty it, but if you have a shot valve, warranty no can do, i am afraid

[@JeffAshton]

Douglas m completely agree, I dealt with a similar scenario with another car manufacturer. By doing the right thing you may be doing the wrong thing.

[@blobtv7444]

you flying to the moon with that wing?

[@JpL4K3]

RIP brother

[@Kamakaz]

where have u been

[@gbass7328]

What's up Dood???

[@user-qm9oo2fd2o]

I’ve got a new ‘19 GT350 I picked up last month. Around 1400 miles and zero oil consumption as well. These amazing cars will be gone soon as the 2020 production will end soon and there will be no 2021’s. Get ‘em while you can guys.

[@TheWhatYouNeed]

J 9 yup! I looked for 3 months for the perfect deal on a used one. So glad i got my hands on one! Picked her up 4 weeks ago... still has the paper tag 🤘

[@JeffAshton]

Awesome pick up, couldn’t agree more about getting one while you can. Used values will definitely be stronger.

[@williammaccracken9758]

NO oil consumption for me!!! 👌😃👍 2018, 1st oil/filter change (April 2020) 1,400 miles ~ ZERO oil consumption 👍. July 2022 5,500 miles just checked oil and again ~ ZERO oil consumption 👍👍. Tomorrow taking to dealer for 2nd oil/filter change 🤞.

[@masonboley876]

Yikes... that wing... you ruined it. 😔

[@eliasmcgriff6]

that spoiler is 🤮

[@RolandosMach1]

Please take this spoiler off, I know is your car but there are better ones to compliment your car

[@Chief_5]

I’m at 17K with my 2017 just had the oil consumption test and it’s normal oil consumption, 2 quarts for 1K with zero track days and no hard driving. This kinda sucks for us with the Gen 1 motors hearing you’re not having any oil consumption with the new engine.

[@JeffAshton]

SuperChief5 damn man sorry to hear, mine was drinking way more at the end of its life span but my personal opinion would be to purchase an extended warranty if you plan on keeping it for the long haul. The variance of practically consuming none to consuming 2+ quarts doesn’t seem right to me either.

[@Kamakaz]

Long time

[@lilbans]

That’s spoiler alone make the car slower and ugly its a shame seeing ppl with this car an don’t kno what to do with it .

[@JerryCecco]

DO NOT TUNE IT!!!

[@Mr1troyd]

that wing is tooo much lol

[@burgerbandit3646]

Function over form.

[@Mr1troyd]

@@burgerbandit3646 true, but still

[@er98ah]

Yeah looks ridiculous

[@coyoteslugger3936]

It's going to happen you have a high-revving V8.

[@Cass48]

And that fugly wing!