Just changed oil, dipstick registering low?
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I always forget how much oil our car takes. Mine will usually hold 5.5 to 5.75 quarts including the filter. I belive the "5.1" that it states is not including the filter.
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i'm convinced that not all quart bottles have the same amount of fluid in them...
i've always had to use over 5.5 quarts, then my last oil change 5 quarts put me over H.
what gives...
i've always had to use over 5.5 quarts, then my last oil change 5 quarts put me over H.
what gives...
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Originally Posted by damuho,Oct 16 2008, 12:38 AM
Does the dipstick need to read at High? I always put 5.1qts as Honda recommends and this reads at the 4th "x" on my dipstick when checking in my garage. On subsequent checks after at least 30 mins of cool-down, I simply make sure I'm at the 4th "x" all the time, in my garage.
Oil is necessary for VTEC but having too much can have bad consequences on the engine.
Oil is necessary for VTEC but having too much can have bad consequences on the engine.
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Originally Posted by vtec9,Oct 16 2008, 02:22 PM
...Honda's method is to warm up the engine fully, then turn it off, wait 3-5 minutes, and then check the level. It should be between L and H at this time. Personally I always fill up 5qt, which puts it near half between L and H...
The few minutes are to allow the oil to drain from the motor back into the pan; in other words, near the same state it is in when the engine is cold. I always check the oil cold on a level surface (my garage floor).
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Oct 15 2008, 09:17 PM
5.1 isn't quite accurate.. Yeah the Manual says it, but most take 5.5 to put the oil level on the top X.
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Oct 16 2008, 12:53 PM
^ You all do know this guy knows what he's talking about, right?
i still don't believe all quart bottles consistently have exactly 1 quart.
using amsoil...oil changes have varied from 5.5 to 6.0 quarts and most recently 5.0 quarts put me over H.
i don't think a bottle is consistent in how much fluid it holds...