I guess it all depends on how much the used engine costs and you do have to consider that if it's used, you get absolutely no warantee or exchange. I had some extensive engine work done on my F-250 in the "shop" and it ran about $600.00. Hope this helps.
6.0 gallons
In a 1997 Ford F-250 *** LIGHT DUTY *** (YES , the 4.2 liter V6 engine was available )
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6 quarts ( 5.7 liters ) WITH ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE - according to the 1997 Ford F-250 light duty owners manual for the 5.4 L - V8 engine
( .044 inch ) for the 5.8 L / 351 cubic inch V8 engine in a 1997 Ford F-250 , according to motorcraft.com
a 1997 f250 has 250 hp
According to the 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty owners manual : With engine oil filter change : The 5.8 liter / 351 cubic inch V8 takes ( 6.0 U.S. quarts / 5.7 litres of engine oil )
I have a 1997 ford f250 4x4, 5.4 gas engine. We just changed our crankshaft sensor. ours is located bottom front passenger side of engine behind the A/C pulley on the side wall.
no
The optional diesel engine in an '04 F250 Ford is a 6.0L V-8 Turbo Diesel made by Navistar (International)
15- 20mpg
Should, but Ford is funny about that kinda stuff.