How much oil ?
03-31-2002, 10:19 AM
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Hootie:
READ YOUR SERVICE MANUAL
It gives helpful advice on all fluid levels and amounts including oil.
How convinient. wink
bought My Car used, owners manual not in the glove, so if you have nothing to say I suggest you move on to the next thread! rolleyes.gif READ YOUR SERVICE MANUAL
It gives helpful advice on all fluid levels and amounts including oil.
How convinient. wink
now if anyone has a response that has any point, please post smile.gif
03-31-2002, 11:06 AM
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Vince:
bought My Car used, owners manual not in the glove, so if you have nothing to say I suggest you move on to the next thread! :rolleyes
You should lighten up a little Vince. bought My Car used, owners manual not in the glove, so if you have nothing to say I suggest you move on to the next thread! :rolleyes
Next time you are at the dealership, ask for a service manual. wink
03-31-2002, 04:39 PM
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make that, 4 quarts plus one when you change the filter.
I put 4 1/2 quarts. Should I be alright? Don't want to have too much now. I also changed my girls 2001 Civics Oil today too, her manual called for 3.7 quarts. So I shouldn't be too off, guess I'll call the dealer tomorra!
make that, 4 quarts plus one when you change the filter.
04-01-2002, 04:58 AM
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That was from memory. I'll look in my manual if need be but here's a couple of rules of thumb
If it says you need less than a quart to top off the engine (3.7, 4.5 etc) then the rest of the quart put in won't hurt anything. Especially if your engine burns oil.
most engine manufacturers call for an extra quart when replacing the filter along with the oil, because the filter holds oil that won't drain out the bottom of the pan. That is, you might need to put in a gallon if you just change your oil, but + a filter and you need 5 quarts.
If it says you need less than a quart to top off the engine (3.7, 4.5 etc) then the rest of the quart put in won't hurt anything. Especially if your engine burns oil.
most engine manufacturers call for an extra quart when replacing the filter along with the oil, because the filter holds oil that won't drain out the bottom of the pan. That is, you might need to put in a gallon if you just change your oil, but + a filter and you need 5 quarts.