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Old May 21, 2014 | 08:04 AM
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hello I owned a Lexus LS400 1998 how much liter Engine oil with filter :
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Old May 21, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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i always buy 6 quarts, put 5.5 in and run the car for a few minutes. shut it off and wait for the oil to drip back down and top off as necessary. it all depends on the filter as some are bigger than others.

this is for a 1st gen but very similar.
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/lubri...oilchange.html
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Old May 21, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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If I remember correctly it should be 5.5 quarts... it should be in your owner's manual also.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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I just drained my oil and changed the filter. I let the car sit and jacked up the drivers side some to make sure alk the oil was out too. It took almost 8 quarts to get it up to the to line on the dipstick.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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I just drained my oil and changed the filter. I let the car sit and jacked up the drivers side some to make sure alk the oil was out too. It took almost 8 quarts to get it up to the to line on the dipstick.
that's way too much O.o. more than even the dry fill capacity of the sump.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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I know so I'm going to keep a close eye on it.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 02:48 PM
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holy crap thats over full LOL. wow. 5.5qts sir thats all ya need. big jug and a single from walmart is like $33. mobil 1 full syn 5w30
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Old May 21, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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you sure you're on level ground? 8 is way too much, from low to high on the dipstick is only 1 quart!
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Old May 21, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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Your right the car is still parked in the same spot and there is a slight decline to the curb. I'll check it in level surface. Guys I'll have to drain some of that out of there.
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