"Where do you guys get the idea that the cars have a low oil capacity???'

Actually, unless I am recalling incorrectly I got it from Terry H I believe he said capacity is marginal. Reason given was Duratec uses oil for cooling as well as lubrication, not true of your older V8s with small oil capacities. 2.5L BMW & Porsche sixs I think use 7 or 8 quarts I think.

And the 5.8 capacity is all post 97 Duratecs, not just SVT. Pre 98 it was 5.5. -

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Dan
99SVT - Tropic Green
#554/2760
Stock - except minor intake, exhaust, & motor mount enhancements


1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
179.2 FWHP at 6900 RPM