Changing oil??
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6, you might get your self a chiltons or haynes manuel. will help for future projects. I would start with 5 , start the rig so the oil gets moved around good then check it. if it needs more then add till full
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I like to run the vehicle up to running temp then lossen off the oil filter just a bit befor draining the pan. also it depends on how many miles it has on her it not a bad ideal to put so slick50 in her as well it maks a big differents with you oil presurer.
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In my '94 Bronco, 351W, I only use Valvoline Max-Life. It has 108,000+ miles. Keeps the gaskets from hardening and has a small amount of cleaning agent in it. First couple of times I used it, the oil became dark after a thousand miles or so. Since then, whenever I check the oil, the residue on the stick is a lot cleaner. I have never used additives, just always used a good quality oil. Strictly dino, never got caught up in the use of synthetic. Would not recommend a synthetic with your mileage. You may see quite a bit of leakage develop. Others out there have good opinions. Hope they jump in and give you some insight. You have chosen a great site to get started. Before I ever do any work on my Bronco, I bounce it off all the help you get from this site. Good luck on your project. 
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Read through this thread on oil additives before you decide.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=87131
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To save your rags and avoid a mess, place a pan under the oil filter area and poke a hole in the filter with screwdriver to let it drain before removal. When you replace it, fill the new oil filter 3/4 full with new oil before screwing it on. That'll give you almost immediate oil pressure on starting the engine.
As allenscott points out, investigate additives before you use them. Most are a polymer base which will eventually solidify behind your rings and in your valve guides.
I'd recommend using Motorcraft or Delco oil filters. Fram oil filters sold by most discounters have a cardboard pressure retention valve and it will eventually leak, allowing the engine oil to drain back into the pan resulting in dry bearing starts.
As allenscott points out, investigate additives before you use them. Most are a polymer base which will eventually solidify behind your rings and in your valve guides.
I'd recommend using Motorcraft or Delco oil filters. Fram oil filters sold by most discounters have a cardboard pressure retention valve and it will eventually leak, allowing the engine oil to drain back into the pan resulting in dry bearing starts.
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Originally posted by georgedavila
I'd recommend using Motorcraft or Delco oil filters. Fram oil filters sold by most discounters have a cardboard pressure retention valve and it will eventually leak, allowing the engine oil to drain back into the pan resulting in dry bearing starts.
I'd recommend using Motorcraft or Delco oil filters. Fram oil filters sold by most discounters have a cardboard pressure retention valve and it will eventually leak, allowing the engine oil to drain back into the pan resulting in dry bearing starts.
Remember the oil filter study that used to be floating around? I found a mirror of it, it's still about 90% complete.
http://home.planet.nl/~Jennit/Techni...OilFilters.htm
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