I bought a 1995 F-150 4x4 and have a question regarding the engine oil capacity. The original owners manual listed the crankcase capacity at 5 Qts with a footnote that says "Add 1 quart for filter replacement."

I bought 6 qts of oil, did an an oil change including the filter, but after adding 5qts, I ran the engine for a while, let it set, and checked the dipstick. It was right at the full mark. I did not add the 6th qt.

Is the book wrong, or does it really take 6 qts? If it takes 6 qts, any thoughts on why mine would have showed full after 5?

Thanks,
DTrain

 

Good question, my 96 Bronco is the same way. Hey Ford tech's help us out! Does it need 5 or 6 qts with the filter? Is the dipstick just wrong?

Thanks

 

Well I looked it up in the Haynes manual and it to says 6 quarts with filter, but I have never put in more than 5. Very good question.

 

All the ford 4x4's I owned , took 6 qts.
w/filter chg.



78 F-150 400cid c-6 auto
84 Bronco 351w H.O. c-6 auto
85 F-150 351w H.O. aod

 

That's funny that you ask that. That's the first question I had when I purchased my '95. I just put in 5 quarts, it brings it right to full. Not sure what the deal is, I checked and my dipstick is the right size... So, I just put in 5 quarts and call it a day.