Oil capacity?
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Oil capacity?
Ok so I have changed the oil before and I think that I only put 5 quarts in it but can't remember. The truck is a 1994 F250 with the 351W and the manual calls for 6 quarts. Well 5 +1 for the filter. I couldn't remember since the last time I changed it and put in what it called for. With 6 Quarts it seems like it is about 1 quart over full. Anyone else have this issue? Auto parts stores said that it takes 6 as well.
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Both of my 351Ws ('85 and '95) took 6 quarts. I don't recall exactly where that put the oil on the dip stick, but they certainly didn't look over full and 5 quarts was awfully close to the "add" line.
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Does it look too high before you've started it? If that's the case, start it up and let it run for a little bit then shut it off. That'll fill up the new filter, and the dipstick will probably read a little better.
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Let it run and build up oil pressure and then let it set for a good 2-3 minutes after shutting off and THEN check it. My 351 in my '84 always shows a quart over full after an oil change if I check it within 30 seconds of it shutting off. Gotta let it sit for a little bit longer
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Watch out for these stupid 5+ oil jugs. They have something like 5.1 or 5.2 quarts in them.
A little over filled shouldn't hurt, but a full quart overfilled can ruin seals.
A little over filled shouldn't hurt, but a full quart overfilled can ruin seals.
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I always use a 5.1 qt jug plus one 1 qt bottle when doing a change on my 351. I've never had it more than the thickness of a fingernail over the line if I let both bottles drain fully.
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Well looking at the oil pan today I noticed it does have a slight hump in the front of it. However unlike on my older truck it has only one drain plug. Maybe I should jack the front of the truck up alittle on the next change and see if more oil comes out? I dunno just thinking here lol.
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