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In the filter housing, d/s front of the engine, need a (12-14?) fluted oil filter socket
14 BBY
The oil plug is under the oil filter ...straight bolt ..14 mill..
That filter crosses to a wix 51347 Follow the link for what it fits
14 quarts plus 1 for oil filter
You should add 14 quarts when changing the oil and the filter.
4.3 quarts with filter change
Wix 51970 will get you to where you need to go.
oil capacity for this vehicle is 12 quarts, 14 if u change oil filter
Tools: filter wrench, oil drain pan, 14 mm socket wrench, socket wrench, new oil filter---3682 Fram. The oil plug is located under the passenger side of the car, attached to the oil pan, which is right behind the black plastic flap. You will need a 14 mm socket, turn it clockwise to loosen the plug. Finish loosening the plug by hand, let oil drain into oil pan catcher. Then the oil filter is located above the oil pan, turn the filter counter clockwise, it take the Fram 3682, use the suregrip as it's the easiest to remove in the future. Let the oil drain, put a little bit of the old oil around the new filter's seal, then put the new filter on, turning it clockwise until it's hand tight, use a filter wrench to make sure it's on there tight. Put the plug back on, screwing it with your hand, then use the wrench to tighten it.
The crankcase capacity of a 97 power sroke is 14 quarts with a filter change.
oem is 75.6mm 14 flutes but 76mm wrench also fit it.