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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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oil capacity

0n the 96 cummins motor in a motorhome application what is the oil capacity? Thank-you.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I have a non Dodge 6bt, the sump is nearly 1/2 the oil pan length and it takes 15L of oil.

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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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I can't answer your question but my bet is it takes more than the 5.9 in a Dodge.
My understanding is the sump was reduced in Dodge applications due to front axle clearance issues.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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What is the capacity in a pick-up application? I know on a first gen it is 12 qts.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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They say 11 qts with the filter but myself, along with many others use 12.
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