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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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Exclamation Oil capacity

I have a 1982 RX7 GSL. All stock except the engine has been ported so I have to take it in a get it timed. Anyway when I change the oil the dip stick indicates full at 4 quarts with the filter change and the book says I should be able to put in 5 and a half. I purchased the car from a rotary engine mechanic so I think he knew what he was doing when he put this engine in.

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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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There is some oil left in the oil cooler that is not getting changed.

Does the book say you should put in 5 and 1/2 or that it is the capicty?
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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5.5 quarts is the system capacity I believe, and 4.2 or 4.4 quarts is the oil pan capacity.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Thanks for the input. The book says 5 1/2 quarts with the filter change. I'm not real concerned as I change the oil every 3000 and check it at least once a week. I always use either a WIX filter or a Napa Gold.

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