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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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How Much Oil???

I'm about to do an oil change and I can't remember just how much oil my 97 PSD takes, I know it's alot - something like 12 or 14 quarts. Anybody know for sure? Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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I believe the strokers take 15 qts but start with 12 and look at the dipstick. Make sure the oil is diesel rated. I dont care what you use, just so you are comfortable with the decision. Some engines get finicky and want to run a quart low, just put in to full , idle it, and recheck. End of transmission
 
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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Mine takes 14 qts, but like builder said check your stick.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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The 97 takes 14 quarts, 99 and newer takes 15.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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I put 4 gallons in my 00, qith the 2 quart filter new it is right at the full mark when said and done.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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Yep, the 1997 takes 14 quarts.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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Thanks guy's!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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3 1/2 gallons
 
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