Someone with a 96 or 97........

[Huskymaniac]

How much engine oil does your car take when you change your oil? Do you have a standard filter or an oversized filter?

I thought the capacity was 6.3 quarts but my mechanic said it took almost 7 quarts. I have the larger oil filter and he said the oil was slightly above the full mark but that still surprised me. I didn't think the larger filter would hold THAT much more oil. I will check the level again later when I get home.

[dcarrb]

My long-known-and-trusted mechanic, who occasionally double-checks my facts (no doubt it's shop policy to confirm all customer-provided diagnoses and specs), has tried telling me my cars hold 7+ quarts of oil. Must be there's erroneous info at some mechanics' Web resource.

dcb

[92snowmachine]

mine always take 7+ qts.

[icingdeath88]

There's always some extra space for a little extra oil. 7 seems like a lot but half a quart over is not a big deal. I always end up putting 6 full quarts and most of another quart. I haven't paid attention to exactly how much though.

[Huskymaniac]

Hmmm, perhaps the capacity specifications were just flat out wrong.

[svxcess]

Using the oversize Purolator 30165, my engine and filter take just under 7 qts. to bring the oil level on the dipstick exactly to the full mark.

When OT does my oil changes, he always puts in the full 7 qts. That brings the oil level just over the F mark on the dipstick. He said on our engines, he would rather the oil level be a little over than under.

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[icingdeath88]

Originally Posted by svxcess

He said on our engines, he would rather the oil level be a little over than under.

Tis true - valve cover gaskets being what they are and such...

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by svxcess

Using the oversize Purolator 30165, my engine and filter take just under 7 qts. to bring the oil level on the dipstick exactly to the full mark.

When OT does my oil changes, he always puts in the full 7 qts. That brings the oil level just over the F mark on the dipstick. He said on our engines, he would rather the oil level be a little over than under.

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It takes a long time for the oil to drain down into the pan.
And the valve covers holds ALOT of oil. (Hence the oil leaking)
And the Purolator L30165 is MUCH larger than the now tiny stock ones.
Seven quarts for the win!
Also while I am on the soap box, if you use fully synthetic oil, and change it half as often (6000 miles vs 3000 miles)not only is it better for our green planet, but your engine will be better protected AND you will save money!

[Mr. Nosidda]

I put in 6.5 on my first and only oil change so far, maybe i should use seven next time XD