First Oil Change

Billarf · 05-21-2010, 06:04 PM

I'm not wanting to be-labor a point or get into a pissing contest here.. I just think since so many novices are here (first time car owners, young guys/gals) that info posted should be factual and by the manual. Armed with the facts / by the manual recommendations the vehicle owner can now decide what he or she personally with knowledge wants to do. Going per the manual or ignoring same is the owner's decision.

As for me if the manual says proper fill is such a spot on the dipstick then that is the fill point! If I want more oil in the system I go with a larger aftermarket oil pan, cooler, oil filter..... I am always very careful to warn a novice lets say that overfilling an engine can cause major, major issues just as running low on oil. As mentioned I try to pound into their heads, check oil levels routinely and throw in caveats about tire pressure, etc.

Mod Shack .... Did not mean to step on your toes or to

. I from reading your posts on this forum do know that you are lets say savvy and provide lots and lots of valuable info here.

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05-21-2010, 06:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	I'm not wanting to be-labor a point or get into a pissing contest here.. I just think since so many novices are here (first time car owners, young guys/gals) that info posted should be factual and by the manual. Armed with the facts / by the manual recommendations the vehicle owner can now decide what he or she personally with knowledge wants to do. Going per the manual or ignoring same is the owner's decision. As for me if the manual says proper fill is such a spot on the dipstick then that is the fill point! If I want more oil in the system I go with a larger aftermarket oil pan, cooler, oil filter..... I am always very careful to warn a novice lets say that overfilling an engine can cause major, major issues just as running low on oil. As mentioned I try to pound into their heads, check oil levels routinely and throw in caveats about tire pressure, etc. Mod Shack .... Did not mean to step on your toes or to . I from reading your posts on this forum do know that you are lets say savvy and provide lots and lots of valuable info here.