5 instead of 5.1 quarts of oil? or Exactly 5.1
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5 instead of 5.1 quarts of oil? or Exactly 5.1
Since the engine calls for 5.1 quarts of oil, I hate wasting a whole bottle of Mobil 1 just for the last 0.1 drop... what do you guys think is the best option:
1) Don't drain completely and just add 5 quarts
or
2) Put in 5.1, sealing the last bottle for next use (months of storage of an open container...bad?)
1) Don't drain completely and just add 5 quarts
or
2) Put in 5.1, sealing the last bottle for next use (months of storage of an open container...bad?)
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S2KRIO (07-14-2020)
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I let it drain for 30mins or so
I put 5.1, that gives me about 3~4 x marks. I keep the rest and use it on my 4runner.
I think its good to have an extra oil in your garage, also oil will be fine to use on your next oil change.
I put 5.1, that gives me about 3~4 x marks. I keep the rest and use it on my 4runner.
I think its good to have an extra oil in your garage, also oil will be fine to use on your next oil change.
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I add whatever it takes to hit the middle of the hash marks. It doesn't matter if it's 5 or 5.1. Use your dipstick, that what it's there for. If I have a partial bottle leftover I toss it in my trunk for an emergency and then use it on my next change. Oil isn't breaking down sitting in a bottle in your trunk, especially synthetic.
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This is an exceedingly vital and critical issue that will safeguard your engine. You simply can't be too careful about exactly how much oil you put into the engine. I always finish off an oil change by adding the last few drops with a finely calibrated syringe. While looking at the oilpan with an X-Ray machine, I'll add oil drop by drop till the level just kisses the bottom edge of the full mark on the dipstick.
This is a requirement of the organization I belong to - "The International Association of Total and Complete Whackjobs of America".
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Variation in ambient temperature when changing your oil is probably more than .1 quart difference on the dipstick. I just use 5 quarts but drain every drop I can out of the bottle.
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Originally Posted by haywoodjablome,Nov 26 2010, 10:07 AM
This is an exceedingly vital and critical issue that will safeguard your engine. You simply can't be too careful about exactly how much oil you put into the engine. I always finish off an oil change by adding the last few drops with a finely calibrated syringe. While looking at the oilpan with an X-Ray machine, I'll add oil drop by drop till the level just kisses the bottom edge of the full mark on the dipstick.
This is a requirement of the organization I belong to - "The International Association of Total and Complete Whackjobs of America".
This is a requirement of the organization I belong to - "The International Association of Total and Complete Whackjobs of America".