how many oil qts?
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how many oil qts?
just changed my oil yesterday and put in 4 qts of castrol gtx 5w30
today i checked the level and it seemed to be MAX or barely over. i was thinking it would be below and i would have to add some more. my friend told me i should put 4.25 qts. tried searching online but couldnt find anything.
on http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/511
the guy put it 4 liters which is less than 4 qts if im right? help me out.
today i checked the level and it seemed to be MAX or barely over. i was thinking it would be below and i would have to add some more. my friend told me i should put 4.25 qts. tried searching online but couldnt find anything.
on http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/511
the guy put it 4 liters which is less than 4 qts if im right? help me out.
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5 qts is how much i put in my last car, crown vic v8 4.x liter engine.
but dont know why you would need more?? someone?
interesting, barely related point: dirty oil pan/engine? use some engine cleaning? u can throw in 1 bottle of transmission fluid instead of engine oil. it wont do any dmg and will slowly clean it out. i think you maybe have to do this for 3,000 miles more than once. heres the article: last part "the facts..."
http://autotechrepair.suite101.com/article.cfm/040206
but dont know why you would need more?? someone?
interesting, barely related point: dirty oil pan/engine? use some engine cleaning? u can throw in 1 bottle of transmission fluid instead of engine oil. it wont do any dmg and will slowly clean it out. i think you maybe have to do this for 3,000 miles more than once. heres the article: last part "the facts..."
http://autotechrepair.suite101.com/article.cfm/040206
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everytime i change my oil i buy 5 quarts. I use mobil 1 fully synthetic with K&N oil filters. I put in 4 quarts. Drive around come back n check the dipstick. Usually put in about 1/4 to 1/2 quart.
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Originally Posted by jxkim
5 qts is how much i put in my last car, crown vic v8 4.x liter engine.
but dont know why you would need more?? someone?
interesting, barely related point: dirty oil pan/engine? use some engine cleaning? u can throw in 1 bottle of transmission fluid instead of engine oil. it wont do any dmg and will slowly clean it out. i think you maybe have to do this for 3,000 miles more than once. heres the article: last part "the facts..."
http://autotechrepair.suite101.com/article.cfm/040206
but dont know why you would need more?? someone?
interesting, barely related point: dirty oil pan/engine? use some engine cleaning? u can throw in 1 bottle of transmission fluid instead of engine oil. it wont do any dmg and will slowly clean it out. i think you maybe have to do this for 3,000 miles more than once. heres the article: last part "the facts..."
http://autotechrepair.suite101.com/article.cfm/040206
Why, have you neglected doing your oil changes?
When I do mine, I use either Nissan or Napa Gold filter w/1 qt.
Lucas Synthetic Additive & 3 1/4-1/2 qts. Castrol GTX 10w30.
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Originally Posted by ImmaSquashYou
everytime i change my oil i buy 5 quarts. I use mobil 1 fully synthetic with K&N oil filters. I put in 4 quarts. Drive around come back n check the dipstick. Usually put in about 1/4 to 1/2 quart.
Best method, after a bunch of changes you get a free one (minus filter) because of the leftovers
#19
Originally Posted by Geo T
Why, have you neglected doing your oil changes?
When I do mine, I use either Nisson or Napa Gold filter w/1 qt.
Lucas Synthetic Additive & 3 1/4-1/2 qts. Castrol GTX 10w30.
When I do mine, I use either Nisson or Napa Gold filter w/1 qt.
Lucas Synthetic Additive & 3 1/4-1/2 qts. Castrol GTX 10w30.
Lucas is a no no, it has a tendancy to foam up, and fomay oil doesnt lubricate well. Their syn stuff is better, but still your better off without it, GTX is great oil and doesnt need anything (although i would put some LC20 in it, if interested google lubecontrol) Also, i would run 5-30 regardless of climate, it cant be too thin upon startup.
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Originally Posted by kcryan
Lucas is a no no, it has a tendancy to foam up, and fomay oil doesnt lubricate well. Their syn stuff is better, but still your better off without it, GTX is great oil and doesnt need anything (although i would put some LC20 in it, if interested google lubecontrol) Also, i would run 5-30 regardless of climate, it cant be too thin upon startup.
Have you ever tried LC20?
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yea i dont know why but 4 qts topped it off for me. i had that extra .25 rdy but decided to go with the oil dipstick rather than the norm. you think its caused by some sludge buildup or something?
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Originally Posted by jxkim
5 qts is how much i put in my last car, crown vic v8 4.x liter engine.
but dont know why you would need more?? someone?
interesting, barely related point: dirty oil pan/engine? use some engine cleaning? u can throw in 1 bottle of transmission fluid instead of engine oil. it wont do any dmg and will slowly clean it out. i think you maybe have to do this for 3,000 miles more than once. heres the article: last part "the facts..."
http://autotechrepair.suite101.com/article.cfm/040206
but dont know why you would need more?? someone?
interesting, barely related point: dirty oil pan/engine? use some engine cleaning? u can throw in 1 bottle of transmission fluid instead of engine oil. it wont do any dmg and will slowly clean it out. i think you maybe have to do this for 3,000 miles more than once. heres the article: last part "the facts..."
http://autotechrepair.suite101.com/article.cfm/040206
Diff cars require more...my friends M3 is liek 7 qts or somethig redunkulous
#29
Originally Posted by maxima_kenny96
I always use 5, never had a problem.
As for the post from maximafrenzy, you posted your answer. "Cheap" is the only word that matters in that post.
#31
Originally Posted by Cdg2125
As for the post from maximafrenzy, you posted your answer. "Cheap" is the only word that matters in that post.
#32
Originally Posted by maximafrenzy
You think so, I don't use it cause its cheap, what am I saving $10? I do not notice any difference in performance, my car actually rides pretty strong, shiiit it feels like a beast!!!
#34
Originally Posted by kcryan
Supertech isnt bad, but be aware, you wont notice a difference if i put crap oil in your car, but your car sure will, so thats not a good way to judge oil...nor is its color after X number of miles FYI.
#35
Originally Posted by maximafrenzy
Thats the thing my cars performance hasn't changed since I switched from GTX, at least I noticed it feels strong and if the oil was bad it prob. wouldn't.
Dave
#36
Originally Posted by dgeesaman
Oil has only a minute effect on horsepower output. The real difference is wear over the long haul.
Dave
Dave
So what your saying is switch to GTX because of better wear for my motor? I've seen many ppl here recommend GTX but I never thought twice, until my buddy sug. supertech, he said its the same but if not better.
#37
Originally Posted by maximafrenzy
So what your saying is switch to GTX because of better wear for my motor? I've seen many ppl here recommend GTX but I never thought twice, until my buddy sug. supertech, he said its the same but if not better.
There are many synthetics out there, and they definitely do better for wear than standard oils. But it's at a price, and the extra cost (especially for oils in the $8-10/qt range) is questionable at best. Among cheaper non-synthetics, I think the difference is very small - Castrol, Valvoline, Quaker State, etc, all make a good oil. They market like crazy to maintain the perception that the differences are big.
As long as you don't use something that is plain wrong for your application, you will have good results. By far it's more important to use the appropriate viscosity and change it regularly than what kind you use.
Dave
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yeah, look at the oilguy website. THey have alot of fanatics that run tests on used oils. Even the cheapies-like supertech-should last 3000 miles and be ok. some of the cheaper ones break down faster and are more worn out after 3000 miles than their peers, but if you change frequently you are ok. Personally, you could change at 2000 miles and be well protected if you wanted to.
The worse thing that you can do for an engine is to start it after a cold start-that's where the majority of the engine wear comes from-but no one's gonna say don't start your engine. And the big key maybe filters-and supertech are better than most-or so they say on the internet.
The worse thing that you can do for an engine is to start it after a cold start-that's where the majority of the engine wear comes from-but no one's gonna say don't start your engine. And the big key maybe filters-and supertech are better than most-or so they say on the internet.
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Originally Posted by Crooper_Hedder
If the outside temp never gets below 20F, is there any benefit of using 5w30 over 10w30? I always use Castrol GTX + Nissan OEM filters.