Thread: 2012 Boss 302
View Single Post
  #20  
Old 01-04-2012, 06:34 AM
old5.0 old5.0 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 921
Thanks: 1
Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
Default Re: 2012 Boss 302

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeff H</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flyingn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No oiling issues. Not true. There was a lean #8 issue on the regular 302 in the GT if the aftermarket tune was too lean, maybe that what you are thinking of? And there has been some oil using issues with a few Boss 302's but no oil pressure issue </div></div>

You are correct, I was thinking Boss 302 but it was the new 5.0 that has the problems, both lean on #8 and rapid oil usage leading to engine failure.
</div></div>

Cruised through a few Mustang forums. Small percentage reported oil consumption issues. Most of that percentage reported the consumption ceased after 4,000 miles. No engine failures reported. I'd bet most of the failures are originating with the &quot;throttle it to the ground and never bother learning where the hood release is&quot; crowd.

I seem to recall the LS1 having a similar issue upon it's introduction. Minor annoyance then and now.
Reply With Quote