Strange Mud
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often you will see two numbers for capacity...with or without filter. forgot to mention I do the 5 qts full jug M1 and an eyeball/markings measured 1 qt from the other jug.
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First oil change - took 6.5 quarts!
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In my area my local costco has the M1 0w-40 for 25 bucks a case on sale, whereas my walmart has it for 23 bucks for 5 quarts but don't carry single quarts of it, so to get another quart at my local shop is another 8 dollars.
russiankid
Drag Race Newbie
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You're suppose to check the oil at operating temperature.
Wrath And Tears
Go Kart Champion
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- Azusa, CA
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You actually get less oil out when you drain it cold. Even if it has been sitting.
You only drained out 6 QTS.
Not sure how this thread made it past my first post.
You are wrong.
Have you actually tried this or just read online that you should always change your oil hot because oil flows better when hot?
My last 3 cars has always drained 1/4-1/5 quart more from a cold drain vs hot.
The reason why i made this thread was because during my cold drain, so much oil that i had to refill with 6.5 quarts to bring it back up to the full line.
2013R
Drag Race Newbie
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- Virginia Beach, VA
i put in 6 quarts yesterday. The oil level was exactly half of cross hatch. I like it a bit higher. Maybe it will be higher if i check it when its nice and hot.. My goal is at the top of crosshatch when the oil is the most expansive it can be.
tknj99
Ready to race!
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- Central VA
Using the extractor its been very easy and consistent, 5.5L out and 5.7L back in
WhiteSilvermk7
Passed Driver's Ed
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- Fort Wayne, Indiana
My car was over filled when I got it.(Probably some oil jockey thought it was low and added) I got out almost 7 litres from mine at around 1000 miles. Added exactly 5.7 Litres(6 quarts) of Liquimoly 5w-40 after extracting and it put me right in the middle of the hatched area when I checked it once warmed up. Overfilling can damage your cats.
robmarktoo
Ready to race!
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- Oregon
When I did my own oil change I freaked out that I overfilled it by .5 Qt and bought an extractor (actually a small one meant for riding lawnmowers) to get that out. I'd rather my oil be under the top line in the hashed area than over though, feels safer.
dequardo
Autocross Newbie
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You have so much experience yet don’t know this?
I do. I'm asking him. So sad for you, you must have no life, and I'm sure never held a position of any importance, so you try to garner attention here.
Sparky589
Drag Racing Champion
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- San Francisco Bay Area
Been eyeballing a 5.7 liters fill-up since my first oil change. I just wind up dumping the remaining oil into the engine about 2,000 miles later or so.
Golfs everyday
Autocross Newbie
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- USA
As with the WD40 thread, you guys make a simple task too complicated..
Ever wonder if the bottle comes 5qt exactly from the store? Probably not, plus you got oil stuck in the bottle after the pour unless you keep the thing up side down for like 5min.
Just pour about 5.5 qts and then use your dip stick to pour the rest. Even start the car and let it cool check again in about 5-10 min. Check when completely cold too.
Ever wonder if the bottle comes 5qt exactly from the store? Probably not, plus you got oil stuck in the bottle after the pour unless you keep the thing up side down for like 5min.
Just pour about 5.5 qts and then use your dip stick to pour the rest. Even start the car and let it cool check again in about 5-10 min. Check when completely cold too.
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
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- Phoenix
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- 2018 SE DSG
Just drain it at the oil pan, change the filter and add 6 quarts.
Navi
Autocross Champion
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- BK/NYC/Hamptons
look Hoon, another oil thread
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