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Old May 12, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by J415
couldn't you tell the engine size by the amount of oil it take at an oil change? My 5.2 with the stock filter takes 5 quarts and it'll be at the half way mark on the dip stick. just a thought.
My 5.2L with STP filter takes a total of 5 quarts maybe a tad more.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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The 5.9L takes the same amount of oil. 5 quarts + a tad more with filter.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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I found it in the manual. Page 1207 and page 1264 breaks it down with the code on the block. I now know it is a 360 with a sticker that says 5.2.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Interesting. Perhaps a previous owner dropped the 5.9L in there.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonw
Interesting. Perhaps a previous owner dropped the 5.9L in there.
I would be more likely to believe that the sticker isn't original. the vin number shows it was a 5.9, and the engine block is a 5.9, but the sticker in front of the radiator reads 5.2.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Ah yes, forgot that post. Good call mhicks.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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I thought the harmonic balancer on the front of the motor was a dead give away?
 
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