How much oil do you use for a fresh oil change?
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How much oil do you use for a fresh oil change?
I did a oil change today and added 4 quarts. The stick said it was full. I left the 7 sit for about 5 hours and then went to drive it. When I accelerated, the buzzer went off. i did top the coolant today too. I checked the oil and the stick was bone dry. There was no oil on the ground though. I then put another quart n a half in it and the stick reads full. What's wrong?
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I tried to look in tha faqs and google. All I saw was about it burning certain amounts. Forget it. I'll check the FSM tomorrow. I know I put 4 qrts in it last time. But whatever. Thanks for the help that didn't help at all.
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That's what I did. It showed full on the stick. But it must have settled or the cars angle was off and made it look full. I added the full 5 after the buzzer and it reads full now. I'll check it tomorrow and see if it still reads full.
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Here's how you should really do it.
Drain oil
Drain oil cooler (its kind of a pain in the ***, but you get more crap out)
Take off filter.
Prime new filter (fill it with oil. Put in on super quick so it doesn't spill out when you put it on)
Fill oil until it says its full. You'll never get the x amount of oil that it says in the FSM. Just fill it till its at the top of the dip stick. Buy one of those gallon jugs of oil too. Or larger if you can keep it in storage somewhere.
Start the engine + run it for about 30 seconds. If you have flooding problems the run it around the block.
Check level again + fill it till you're satisfied.
Don't forget new crush washers! + don't over torque things too. Just tight enough to feel the crush washer crush.
Everyone has the misconception that you will take x amount of oil exactly. LIES!!!!!!!!
I used to work at jiffy lube + now I'm a motorcycle mechanic. I change A TON of oil. It's never x amount exactly. Just fill it until it's full.
Drain oil
Drain oil cooler (its kind of a pain in the ***, but you get more crap out)
Take off filter.
Prime new filter (fill it with oil. Put in on super quick so it doesn't spill out when you put it on)
Fill oil until it says its full. You'll never get the x amount of oil that it says in the FSM. Just fill it till its at the top of the dip stick. Buy one of those gallon jugs of oil too. Or larger if you can keep it in storage somewhere.
Start the engine + run it for about 30 seconds. If you have flooding problems the run it around the block.
Check level again + fill it till you're satisfied.
Don't forget new crush washers! + don't over torque things too. Just tight enough to feel the crush washer crush.
Everyone has the misconception that you will take x amount of oil exactly. LIES!!!!!!!!
I used to work at jiffy lube + now I'm a motorcycle mechanic. I change A TON of oil. It's never x amount exactly. Just fill it until it's full.
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For those who don't want to deal with crush washers, I highly recommend the Fumoto oil drain valve (F-106 Regular Valve). Besides eliminating the crush washer, you don't need to worry about stripping or cleaning the drain plug, and you can drain just a bit of oil if accidentally over-filled or for an oil sample. I have also found that I can drain the oil in my RX-7s without jacking up the car if I use a low-profile oil pan on level ground.
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
True, but mine has always been 5.0 to 5.5qts over the last 20 years and 4 cars.
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What I do is drain the oil, replace the filter while waiting, fill oil, run for 10 seconds or so to fill up the filter, cut the engine, check oil again, top up, and your done.
I wouldn't fill up the filter and quickly put it on... That's the proper way to do it, but not when the oil spills all over your engine trying to put it on.
Waldog: I can bet you jacked up the front of the car super high to get underneath? You didn't jack up the rear to make it level correct? There's your answer. I always fill on a hoist.
I wouldn't fill up the filter and quickly put it on... That's the proper way to do it, but not when the oil spills all over your engine trying to put it on.
Waldog: I can bet you jacked up the front of the car super high to get underneath? You didn't jack up the rear to make it level correct? There's your answer. I always fill on a hoist.
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Here's how you should really do it.
Drain oil
Drain oil cooler (its kind of a pain in the ***, but you get more crap out)
Take off filter.
Prime new filter (fill it with oil. Put in on super quick so it doesn't spill out when you put it on)
Fill oil until it says its full. You'll never get the x amount of oil that it says in the FSM. Just fill it till its at the top of the dip stick. Buy one of those gallon jugs of oil too. Or larger if you can keep it in storage somewhere.
Start the engine + run it for about 30 seconds. If you have flooding problems the run it around the block.
Check level again + fill it till you're satisfied.
Don't forget new crush washers! + don't over torque things too. Just tight enough to feel the crush washer crush.
Everyone has the misconception that you will take x amount of oil exactly. LIES!!!!!!!!
I used to work at jiffy lube + now I'm a motorcycle mechanic. I change A TON of oil. It's never x amount exactly. Just fill it until it's full.
Drain oil
Drain oil cooler (its kind of a pain in the ***, but you get more crap out)
Take off filter.
Prime new filter (fill it with oil. Put in on super quick so it doesn't spill out when you put it on)
Fill oil until it says its full. You'll never get the x amount of oil that it says in the FSM. Just fill it till its at the top of the dip stick. Buy one of those gallon jugs of oil too. Or larger if you can keep it in storage somewhere.
Start the engine + run it for about 30 seconds. If you have flooding problems the run it around the block.
Check level again + fill it till you're satisfied.
Don't forget new crush washers! + don't over torque things too. Just tight enough to feel the crush washer crush.
Everyone has the misconception that you will take x amount of oil exactly. LIES!!!!!!!!
I used to work at jiffy lube + now I'm a motorcycle mechanic. I change A TON of oil. It's never x amount exactly. Just fill it until it's full.
What I do is drain the oil, replace the filter while waiting, fill oil, run for 10 seconds or so to fill up the filter, cut the engine, check oil again, top up, and your done.
I wouldn't fill up the filter and quickly put it on... That's the proper way to do it, but not when the oil spills all over your engine trying to put it on.
Waldog: I can bet you jacked up the front of the car super high to get underneath? You didn't jack up the rear to make it level correct? There's your answer. I always fill on a hoist.
I wouldn't fill up the filter and quickly put it on... That's the proper way to do it, but not when the oil spills all over your engine trying to put it on.
Waldog: I can bet you jacked up the front of the car super high to get underneath? You didn't jack up the rear to make it level correct? There's your answer. I always fill on a hoist.
I now know the proper methods. Thanks a lot to all the replies.
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Turns out that you learned more than you asked for, heh? You were just asking the wrong question. Then you asked the right question. Sorry if you didn't like the delivery.
People on the forum have no obligation to help you or tell you anything. They do it because they want to help, so don't be so rude.
FAQ's and Sticky is there as a reference. Now that you know about it, use it.
Give a bitch an answer, he's grateful for a day. Tomorrow he demands more.
Teach a man to use the FSM and now he has full access to knowledge forever.
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265 posts and you don't know what the FSM is?
Turns out that you learned more than you asked for, heh? You were just asking the wrong question. Then you asked the right question. Sorry if you didn't like the delivery.
People on the forum have no obligation to help you or tell you anything. They do it because they want to help, so don't be so rude.
FAQ's and Sticky is there as a reference. Now that you know about it, use it.
Give a bitch an answer, he's grateful for a day. Tomorrow he demands more.
Teach a man to use the FSM and now he has full access to knowledge forever.Tell me again how that didn't help at all?
Turns out that you learned more than you asked for, heh? You were just asking the wrong question. Then you asked the right question. Sorry if you didn't like the delivery.
People on the forum have no obligation to help you or tell you anything. They do it because they want to help, so don't be so rude.
FAQ's and Sticky is there as a reference. Now that you know about it, use it.
Give a bitch an answer, he's grateful for a day. Tomorrow he demands more.
Teach a man to use the FSM and now he has full access to knowledge forever.
As I stated, I tried the faqs and didn't see what I was looking for. I know how to use a forum. As for not knowing what the FSM was, sorry. I don't do abbreviations well. I also wasn't being rude. I got my answer though. And I know the people here don't have to help. But then again, people here also need not reply if they have no help to offer. Most people on the net know about faqs and google, as I tried both prior.
BTW: If any of this comes off as rude to you, then you are obviously looking for a rude reply. My tone is mellow.
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You asked, I answered with the information you needed. It doesnt' turn my crank to tell you '5 Quarts' so I won't. I will tell you where to go for basic simple questions so you can ask important questions that require expertise. Now you know that forever.
You're better than you were. You are quite welcome.
As I stated, I tried the faqs and didn't see what I was looking for. I know how to use a forum. As for not knowing what the FSM was, sorry. I don't do abbreviations well. I also wasn't being rude. I got my answer though. And I know the people here don't have to help. But then again, people here also need not reply if they have no help to offer. Most people on the net know about faqs and google, as I tried both prior.
A simple FAQ search for the acronym would have found the FSM.
The FSM link is the 6th post in the FAQ.
Since you didn't like my original answer, let me give you one you might like better?
Q.)How much oil do you use for a fresh oil change?
A.) The same amount you use for a dirty oil change.
Have a nice day! REally.
A.) The same amount you use for a dirty oil change.
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You missed one thing. i didn't come here asking wtf FSM meant. Did I? Nope. You can be a dick if you want. The only thing it does for you is - makes you look like a dick.
Thanks to the people who replied and answered my original question. "How much oil do YOU use for a fresh oil change".
Not - how much oil is the recommended amount for a oil change. Damn son. You learn something new everyday. Maybe I just taught you how to read and fully understand a topic.
Thanks to the people who replied and answered my original question. "How much oil do YOU use for a fresh oil change".
Not - how much oil is the recommended amount for a oil change. Damn son. You learn something new everyday. Maybe I just taught you how to read and fully understand a topic.
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You missed one thing. i didn't come here asking wtf FSM meant. Did I? Nope. You can be a dick if you want. The only thing it does for you is - makes you look like a dick.
Thanks to the people who replied and answered my original question. "How much oil do YOU use for a fresh oil change".
Not - how much oil is the recommended amount for a oil change. Damn son. You learn something new everyday. Maybe I just taught you how to read and fully understand a topic.
Thanks to the people who replied and answered my original question. "How much oil do YOU use for a fresh oil change".
Not - how much oil is the recommended amount for a oil change. Damn son. You learn something new everyday. Maybe I just taught you how to read and fully understand a topic.
And your question after that was
You are quite a mellow dude just as claimed, that's for sure. You should try to chill just a little more.
And you should thank me.
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Nice edit on the topic.
And your question after that was
You got what you needed in spite of your complaint toward me. And my help to you is the help that keeps on helping. You just don't like it. I understand you are embarrassed at not knowing how to change your oil, setting off warning buzzers, fear of ruining your engine and needing bailed out with a quick fix. I'm just not a quick fix kind of guy.
You are quite a mellow dude just as claimed, that's for sure. You should try to chill just a little more.
And you should thank me.
And your question after that was
You got what you needed in spite of your complaint toward me. And my help to you is the help that keeps on helping. You just don't like it. I understand you are embarrassed at not knowing how to change your oil, setting off warning buzzers, fear of ruining your engine and needing bailed out with a quick fix. I'm just not a quick fix kind of guy.
You are quite a mellow dude just as claimed, that's for sure. You should try to chill just a little more.
And you should thank me.
I also didn't need bailed out. I can figure stuff out. I just wanted to know how much oil others used and if i did something wrong. No big deal. I know there's a bunch of ********* and **** all over the net with 1k + posts. I didn't think they were on the 7 forums though. Good day Chauncey.
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I never edited the topic header. And I won't thank you. As you never answered my question. I'm also not embarrassed for any reason. I know how to change oil. I just wanted to know how much oil others used. Like I said, I used 4 quarts last time. This time I did the same, but the result seemed different.
I also didn't need bailed out. I can figure stuff out. I just wanted to know how much oil others used and if i did something wrong. No big deal. I know there's a bunch of ********* and **** all over the net with 1k + posts. I didn't think they were on the 7 forums though. Good day Chauncey.
I also didn't need bailed out. I can figure stuff out. I just wanted to know how much oil others used and if i did something wrong. No big deal. I know there's a bunch of ********* and **** all over the net with 1k + posts. I didn't think they were on the 7 forums though. Good day Chauncey.
The other answers all agreed with the FSM. Some of them got it from the FSM, some from the owners manual, some through trial and error, some by experience.
You used 4 qts the previous time and 4 qts this last time. You got exactly the same result-you just don't think you did. Most people don't keep making the same error because that would be embarrassing.
Good Luck with the car! And read that FSM it is your friend!
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