How much oil does an 83' take?

twilightcall · 06-05-2003, 03:34 PM

I am planning on changing my oil. I got the filter and I have been told that the car takes 8 quarts, then I was told 9 quarts, then I 12 quarts. I didn't want to go ahead with out checking. I am waiting on my owner's maual to arrive. Thanks for the help.

Dark_5.0 · 06-05-2003, 03:37 PM

LMAO

I dont kow if an 83 takes the same amount as mine or not.

Yours should take either 5 or 6 qts.

twilightcall · 06-05-2003, 05:49 PM

Thanks. I will put in 5 and check the dipstick.

Fox Body · 06-05-2003, 07:20 PM

Fill the car up with oil until it starts to overflow out of the valve cover then it should be just fine. j/k

Dude, I'd advise you to stay clear of those people

who told you to put all that oil in your car, b/c either they know nothing about cars or they are trying to make you screw up yours. What do they think you're running, a Greyhound bus?

5 qts. No more no less (whether V8 or V6). Use the Motorcraft FL-1A oil filter. Don't mess with Fram. Just stick with Motorcraft and you'll be fine.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 06-05-2003, 10:32 PM

9 quarts would be if your car was a diesal lol

06-05-2003, 03:34 PM	#1
twilightcall Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 86	How much oil does an 83' take? I am planning on changing my oil. I got the filter and I have been told that the car takes 8 quarts, then I was told 9 quarts, then I 12 quarts. I didn't want to go ahead with out checking. I am waiting on my owner's maual to arrive. Thanks for the help.

06-05-2003, 03:37 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	LMAO I dont kow if an 83 takes the same amount as mine or not. Yours should take either 5 or 6 qts. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

06-05-2003, 07:20 PM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Fill the car up with oil until it starts to overflow out of the valve cover then it should be just fine. j/k Dude, I'd advise you to stay clear of those people who told you to put all that oil in your car, b/c either they know nothing about cars or they are trying to make you screw up yours. What do they think you're running, a Greyhound bus? 5 qts. No more no less (whether V8 or V6). Use the Motorcraft FL-1A oil filter. Don't mess with Fram. Just stick with Motorcraft and you'll be fine. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-05-2003, 10:32 PM	#5
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	9 quarts would be if your car was a diesal lol __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

06-05-2003, 05:49 PM	#3
twilightcall Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 86	Thanks. I will put in 5 and check the dipstick.