Howler

This holds true for older engines, not with today's new tight tolerances. If the oil takes to long to get into bearings, well we all know what happens then.

NASSTY

This applies to an engine that takes 10w-30.

F-250,LD

Exactly

12GBMPlatinum

Called a local dealer. Was told ok to drive with 4 quarts but keep below 1500 RPMs and would be fine.

TexasEd

you just put yourself on report when it blows up.

12GBMPlatinum

You just put yourself on report for being unable to read. Where did I state anything about what I did? Oh, that's right. I didn't.

fastbydrmike

I wouldn't drive it. Why risk it. My 5.4 holds 7 quarts. And I would only drive it if the oil is between the marks on the dip stick. Get a neighbor to take you to the store.

12GBMPlatinum

Friend came by and got me. Picked up another 5 Quart container from Wally World. All is well. I decided not to be a guinea pig of using 10W30 or driving low.

Howler

Good call....

modru2004

yes clearly you must run what ford put in the manual or it will catastrophically self destruct and take out 5 city blocks.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...oa-thread.html

new engines eh? well that's the new 5.0 for you, both boss and regular gt flavors in a fairly comprehensive oil analysis listing for different brands and weights.