chugging problem after oil is changed

[chvlle383]

i have a 2002 f250 7.3 crew cab with 70k miles. i just started useing lucas oil in it. but its done it with other oil too. it seems like every time i change the oil for a couple of days it will start chugging or hesitateing when i first start driving it. but then it goes away and there is no problems after that. has any one hab this problem? just joined the forum and there is a lot of great info, THANKS. just replaced my cam sensor today. now it runs again. easy fix.

[mschn99]

what oil are you using and how far up the crosshatch on the dipstick are you filling it??

[Logan]

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[chvlle383]

i put in 16 quarts. i just started using the lucas oil but it does it with other brands too.

[mschn99]

16 quarts is too much oil!!!

Your truck should hold between 14.5 and 15 quarts. It should only be filled to between one third and halfay up the crosshatch cold. It should NEVER be about the halfway area of the crosshatch cold, NEVER......

You could be dealing with an issue called foaming due to an overfilled oil condition. If your at the top of the crosshatch cold, you will show almost a quart overfull warm.....something to think about anyway....i wont garantee its your problem though

[chvlle383]

thank you. every body i talked to said 16 quarts, i did look a little full to me as well. its about time for another oil change and i will put in what you suggested. thanks!