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Old May 7, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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How much oil?

I have a 1997 F250 HD with the 351. Was wondering how much oil the engine holds. Everywhere I look it's somethin different. One place says 5 quarts while the other says 6. Which one is it?
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Depends on oil filter, pan, etc.....They usually take 5....Add a qt. filter, it'll need 6....
 
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6 quarts with a filter change
 
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