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Old 01-26-2004, 06:07 PM
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How much oil comes out of your car?

When I change the oil on my 1995 Maxima with 155000 miles I usually get a little more than 4 quarts out of it. I know that engines "use" a certain amount of oil in between changes. I was wondering how much do you guys drain out and how much is considered a minimum safe level? I don't want to be damaging my engine if too much oil is being burned.
BTW: I notice no blue smoke or any signs I am burning oil.... at least that I know of.

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About 4 quarts when the oil filter is removed too
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Old 01-26-2004, 11:21 PM
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wow... 4 quarts?

i've had two 2k1 maximas and i drain on average 3.25- 3.5 quarts during oil changes
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Old 01-27-2004, 11:59 AM
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About half a quart stays in the engine on my car. If I put in 4 quarts, about 4 quarts come out. If I put in 3.5 quarts, about 3.5 quarts come out.
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Old 01-27-2004, 12:06 PM
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the oil change calls for 4.25 quarts, so if half a quart stays in... shouldn't you be getting 3.75 quarts out?

which is roughly close to what i get
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My 95 holds 4.5 quarts 4th gens are special
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Originally Posted by JaTaN
My 95 holds 4.5 quarts 4th gens are special
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