To read the oil dipstick in the 1997 Ford F150, remove the dipstick from the oil reservoir. Wipe the dipstick clean and then place it back into the reservoir. Then, remove the dipstick again and look for the height of the oil on the stick. It should be in the "Full" range.
In a 1997 Ford F-150 and a 1997 Ford Expedition : The 4.6 and 5.4 liter V8 engines take : With engne oil filter change : ( 6.0 quarts / 5.7 liters of engine oil )
inside the oil pan, but you have take off the front of the motor to get to it. you only need a little room in the oil pan to get your hand in for two bolts.
In a 1997 Ford F-150 : For all the engines , 4.2 liter V6 , 4.6 liter and 5.4 liter V8 : With engine oil filter change : ( 6.0 quarts / 5.7 liters of engine oil )
When changing the oil or oil filter of a car, it is important to know the cars oil capacity. For a 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, its oil capacity is 4.50-4.75 quarts of oil.