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By 57f100 - 15 Years Ago
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so guys im getting ready to due an oil change on the truck got a 272 in it iv heard a few ppl say that 5 quarts is just right for that motor n a few ppl said 4 and a half what is the right amount to put in there
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By MarkMontereyBay - 15 Years Ago
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With an oil and filter change I would put four quarts in it, start the engine to circulate the oil, shut it off and wait a few minutes to let the oil drain back into the pan and then check the dipstick adding oil until it reaches the full mark. Probably will take five.
Mark
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By crenwelge - 15 Years Ago
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I have always changed the filter and put in 5 quarts. I kind of thought that was the way to check the accuracy of my stick.
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By Ted - 15 Years Ago
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Five quarts with filter….. minimum. Some of the big truck pans will take more. With the design of some of the pickup or light truck oil pans and the lack of a baffle to keep the oil from sloshing heavily when stopping, an extra quart of oil might be prudent.
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By Y block Billy - 15 Years Ago
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Be careful not to over fill though, over filling blows out seals and causes leaks. Also, one of the greatest causes of leaking seals is plugged breathers, trannies, rearends, gearboxes etc must be vented properly.
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By 57f100 - 15 Years Ago
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k guys so i drained all my oil and put in 5 quarts oil pressure stays between 50 n 75
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By 55thunderbird - 15 Years Ago
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Apparently Thunderbird oil pans are different because the owner's manual says five quarts plus a quart for filter. Yes it takes six quarts for 292-312 Thunderbird oil change. Rear sump pan as you may know.
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