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Jan 20, 2006 | 01:12 PM

WhiteBeast97

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Oil Change

I have a 97 F-150 5.4 Triton and this is the first time Ive gotten around to changing the oil in it. I just bought 6 quarts of Quaker State. How many quarts do I need to put in? Thanks I know its a stupid question.

Jan 20, 2006 | 01:35 PM

christaylor

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6 is what my 97 4.6 takes with the filter. Good Luck and Welcome to the Site

Jan 20, 2006 | 04:19 PM

ford390gashog

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it holds 6 quarts with the fl820s filter.

Jan 20, 2006 | 06:03 PM

blue2golf

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If in doubt, whip out the owner's manual. It'll tell you exactly how much fluid most every component requires. (My 4.6 takes 6 qts 5w30, of course.)

Jan 20, 2006 | 06:17 PM

solidpwder

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It takes 6.5 qts. But I wouldn't use Quaker state. same thing with pennsoil. I'v heard nothing bad with those two oils. And I'v been dealing with oil for a long time. and talk to alot of people about it. If you got the old 5.4 it calls for 5w30 and I would use Mobile 1 If it's the new 5.4 deffently go with Amsoil 5W20. If you don't want to fork out the money go with mobil or valvaline

Jan 20, 2006 | 06:25 PM

ford390gashog

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don't turn this into a pointless brand bashing thread. If the oil is API certified then it will be fine.

Jan 20, 2006 | 09:13 PM

preppypyro

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yeah, half of those oils are probably made in the same factory anyways haha

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Jan 21, 2006 | 01:05 PM

B's FX4

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my 02 5.4 4x4 says 6 but i put 6 in and dipstick still says im half qt low , not to mention i burn a half qt every 3k, so last few ive put in 6.5 qts and come to change its right on so i say put in 6.5 qts......i also run durablend 5w-20