V12 oil capacity with new filter

[Beltfed 30]

I have read that 4 quarts of oil is low and 5 quarts is full for the v12. I have pulled the oil pan for cleaning, also cleaned the remote oil filter canister plus new filter. Does the 5 quarts bring the oil level up to normal operating level with 5 quarts? If not how much more should I add? Thanks

[John Murphy 0]

5 quarts is correct. Your Lincoln will be happy.

[40ZephSedan 1]

Looks like 5 quarts for the engine, 6 total if filter replaced.

[65Starfire 11]

Looks like 5 quarts for the engine, 6 total if filter replaced. [ATTACH=CONFIG]214594[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]214595[/ATTACH]

Note the oil change interval 1000 miles in summer and 500 miles in winter. Given modern driving amounts you would change the oil 15-20 times a year!

I sure am glad oil technology has improved!

[John Murphy 0]

My lubrication chart does not say 6 quarts with filter change. That would overfill the engine. Been using 5 quarts for almost 40 years WITH filter change. How about you Mr. Bwatoe???

[Waldren 13]

5 with filter since 1950 works for me.

[40ZephSedan 1]

Actually I can't say how many quarts I've used - just fill it up till the red float indicator says full on the gauge. Here is another source that states 5 quarts, but does not mention anything about the filter. (1940 Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 Model 06H REPAIR and TUNE-UP MANUAL; lower right corner).

[Beltfed 30]

Well, the reason I ask is I've decided to run a dipstick instead of the float. I want to be able to check not only the level but also the state of the oil (burnt or milky, etc.). In order to 'set' the marks on the dipstick I would need not only the add mark but also the full mark. As most modern engine manuals state the amount of oil added differs if you do or do not replace the filter I am trying to get it right. If the manual for this engine (which I don't have) says 5 quarts with new filter that would be fine. Back in the day changing the filter with EVERY oil change was necessary but I don't know. Thanks

[peecher 5]

Ken, the oil in the filter does not drain back into the crackcase when you shut off the engine. Oil only flows thru the filter when the engine is running. The 5 quart capacity of the oil pan is unaffected by the filter. It would probably be best to mark the dip stick before running the engine by adding 3, 4, and 5 quarts and marking the stick for each interval. Oil flow thru the filter is very slow and restricted on these old by-pass systems. After a "dry" system start up the pan level will go down a little but you're still well within the safe range.