oil capacity

[bigdocron]

Ok I give upwhat is the oil capacity on the 2014 FR3 30DS damn if I could find it in the manual Thanks for any help ! Changed oil used Mobil 1 But it doesn't look to be all the way up on the dipstick .Used motorcraft filter ! Getting ready to be a full time RV'er on the 30th,can't wait (I think ) SEMPER FI ! Hope to see you down the road

[HappyGuy]

I assume it is a Ford V10 and if so it is 6 quarts of 5W20 including the filter. FYI Ford uses synthetic if you want to match oil for oil.

[lbrjet]

Some V10's take six but most take seven. Best to find out which one it is for you.


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[VinceU]

Ford class A chassis use the newer V10 engine need 6.5-7 qts. Engine is 3 valves per cyl and have small oil coolers above the oil filter. Class C motor home have the orig slightly smaller V-10 and use 6 qts. I owned both so it's known to me. BTW it's like 290 HP vs 360 HP between em.


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[wayne and sherry]

I just changed the oil in my 2015 FR3 30DS and it took 7 qts to fill in the dip stick markings with a Bosh filter..


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[Technorick]

Changing oil. Did you use a funnel with a flexible tube and reservoir?


2014 FR330 DS

[bigdocron]

Thanks to everyone for their there help I this forum is awesome !! SEMPER FI

[wayne and sherry]

Technorick, I used a one qt. oil bottle, a steady hand and poured slowly eh. My oil came in a 5qt jug so I would just fill my 1qt bottle and put the oil in one qt at a time.


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[PhotoMaster]

I was about to change the oil on my 2014 30DS and my big concern was putting the oil in because of how high the fill port is. Using one quart bottles is what I was figuring on doing.

[leisurelarry]

Yes with a flexible long spout funnel, that's what I use, slow and tedious but a money saver.

[Duckogram]

Find your owners manual here:
Owner Manuals | fleet.ford.com

Then turn to page 115 of your hymnal and find that it is 7.0 Quarts. (6.6L) of 5W-20 Motorcraft Oil. Synthetic is not specified.

I use a drill pump to get the oil in quickly and neatly.

[leisurelarry]

That sounds like a great idea!

[leisurelarry]

That is a synthetic "blend". I buy the 5 gallon jugs also.

[StephanFR3]

What is the actual torque spec for the drain plug? Not rule of thumb. I previously found one, but no way is it correct it was too high.

[Duckogram]

Here is the chart I use:
http://hollonoil.com/OCH/Engine%20Oi..._1995-2014.pdf
Note: It only goes up to 2011 for the V-10 and it does not specify 20 or 30 valve.

Translation: 10ft lbs or 14 Newton Meters or 110 lb/in
or seat the plug then 1/4 turn.
Overhead question: Does it not depend on what type, if any, gasket you are using?

[StephanFR3]

Wouldn't 10 ft/lb be 120 in/lb?

[Duckogram]

Originally Posted by StephanFR3

Wouldn't 10 ft/lb be 120 in/lb?

I used rounded numbers to represent the average in a range of torque values. It was not meant to be an exact or a lesson in conversion. or is that just your way of saying thanks?

[StephanFR3]

Thanks for the chart, but I was teasing you on the simple math mistake.