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Oct 30, 2010 | 04:14 AM

ncb13

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stupid oil question

i haven't had my se long and i was just thumbing threw the hanes manny and i said that it holds 5.8 quarts.
is this true?
cause i'v been only useing 4.5

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ncb13

i haven't had my se long and i was just thumbing threw the hanes manny and i said that it holds 5.8 quarts.
is this true?
cause i'v been only useing 4.5

That will include the oil in the filter and cooler i guess

Oct 30, 2010 | 05:14 AM

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Total capacity is 5.8, refill is just under 5. All the oil doesn't drain out of the system. Much remains in the FMOC, some in the pan.

Oct 30, 2010 | 01:05 PM

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thanks guys.... i'v looked everywhere including googling it and ended up with nothing on the matter.

Oct 30, 2010 | 03:47 PM

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This is a common question when people change the oil on any vehicle. They ask "How much oil does my engine hold". I always tell them to add oil until the dipstick indicates it is full.

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:11 PM

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i would say that true but last time i changed the oil the dip stick said full and i only drained 2 1/2 quarts. now i just throw a quart in every 1500 miles. i'm still learning the car as far as oil is concerned.

Oct 30, 2010 | 08:33 PM

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when doing an oil change on any vehicle i've ever owned has been refilled with 5 qts.

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