Change O&F for the first time, only took 5 quarts ?

JARblue · 07-05-2013, 10:27 AM

I know that the quantity of oil drained for me varies depending on whether I have the car on 2 or 4 jack stands. With 2 jack stands, I usually have a little bit of oil left in the jug. With 4 jack stands, I typically use all of the 5 qt jug and have to use a little more from a single qt to get it to the hi mark on the dipstick.

mults · 07-05-2013, 12:29 PM

I put in 5 quarts of Royal Purple and forget about it. I do check the oil every fill-up, and I've never had to put in any more between changes.

WSM370 · 07-05-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I know that the quantity of oil drained for me varies depending on whether I have the car on 2 or 4 jack stands. With 2 jack stands, I usually have a little bit of oil left in the jug. With 4 jack stands, I typically use all of the 5 qt jug and have to use a little more from a single qt to get it to the hi mark on the dipstick.

That must be it, I used ramps on front only. Thanks again.

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mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 70 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	I put in 5 quarts of Royal Purple and forget about it. I do check the oil every fill-up, and I've never had to put in any more between changes. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

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