According to one of Fords websites :
For a 1997 Ford Thunderbird :
For the 3.8 liter V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter )
For the 4.6 liter V8 engine ( Motorcraft FL-820 engine oil filter )
I have been putting 10W30 Maxlife Valvoline in my 97 Ford Thunderbird. It is partially a synthetic oil that cuts down on wear and tear on your high mileage engine.
passenger side under car about halfway between the front and back tires.
According to the 1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 4.6 liter V8 engine takes ( 4.7 liters / 5.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
Good car.
above the oil filter.
According to the 1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 4.6 liter V8 engine takes ( 5.0 U.S. quarts / 4.7 liters of 5W-30 )
The 1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L engine was reported to have 205 HP.
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On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The fuel tank is under the vehicle , ahead of the rear wheels
The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a distributor cap and rotor in a 1997 Ford Thunderbird
Has 205 hp
For a 1997 Ford Thunderbird , 3.8 liter V6 engine : ( 145 horsepower from the factory )