How many quarts?

[Jimmy79]

I got a 1999 Ford Explorer sport with a 4.0L SOHC and I am having trouble reading the dipstick... I had somebody tell me that it takes 4 1/2 quarts but I think it looks a little low and I dont have a manual. Anyone here know for sure?

 

[corkey]

just buy 5 quarts , and when it's full stop putting any in, and keep the rest for if it burns or leaks any , , there is a cross hatch pattern on the bottom of the stick,, as long as it is in that area, it is fine,,

 

[TomCat_Ford]

It's 5qts with a filter change.

 

[gijoecam]

Change the fulid and filter. Add five quarts. Start it, let it idle for a minute, shut it down. Wait 5 minuts. Pull the dipstick, wipe clean, reinsert it, pull it a second time, and read it. THAT's your full mark (should be in the cross hatched area).

There is no need to add it to the top of the cross-hatched area. That's just a waste of oil.

-Joe