simple oil change question
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not trying to be a smart ***, but it really depends on how well you drain the oil which depends on whether oil is hot/cold, how you jack up your car and how long you waited. i would pour 9.5 first and check oil level before you add more. the last time i changed my oil, 10 q turned out to be slightly too much and i had to drain a little bit.
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not trying to be a smart ***, but it really depends on how well you drain the oil which depends on whether oil is hot/cold, how you jack up your car and how long you waited. i would pour 9.5 first and check oil level before you add more. the last time i changed my oil, 10 q turned out to be slightly too much and i had to drain a little bit.
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not trying to be a smart ***, but it really depends on how well you drain the oil which depends on whether oil is hot/cold, how you jack up your car and how long you waited. i would pour 9.5 first and check oil level before you add more. the last time i changed my oil, 10 q turned out to be slightly too much and i had to drain a little bit.
Good point.
This is very true which is why I also add the last liter/quart slowly and check several times b4 finishing.
As you say, sometimes the refill varies due to different draining and I hate to overfill.
It is always good to drain while the oil is hot tho.
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True guys... but I have done this way too many times already..
Drain & Refill is 10 qts..
Unless you don't let it properly dain and/or your oil pan is sloped away from the drain plug..
Joe Z
Drain & Refill is 10 qts..
Unless you don't let it properly dain and/or your oil pan is sloped away from the drain plug..
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