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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Knock on wood, I use 15 qts. the level on the dip is dead even on full and my bell housing is dry. Some times it seems like these engines were built by diff. companys.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 69cj
Knock on wood, I use 15 qts. the level on the dip is dead even on full and my bell housing is dry. Some times it seems like these engines were built by diff. companys.
Do you have that tall WIX cap on your filter? Takes more oil to fill that thing up!

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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by amdriven2liv
Do you have that tall WIX cap on your filter? Takes more oil to fill that thing up!

LOL
That really hurts! Think you know me better than that, LOL.
 
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I suppose you would have to check the oil to know where it sits on the stick.
 
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That really hurts! Think you know me better than that, LOL.
Yes, sure do!
 
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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I ran 15 quarts for years... I now run 14 quarts.

Josh
 
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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I am. The IDI is the grandfather of these trucks. IDI stands for indirect injection. Ford sold a 6.9 L naturally aspirated diesel followed by a 7.3. These were mechanical injection pumps with no computer what so ever. They leaked oil terribly.
Really? I've owned three, and the only significant leaks I experienced were from the power steering pump and gear, and from the damned E4OD.
 
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