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OIL change in 92 maxima

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Old May 11, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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OIL change in 92 maxima

out of all the forums i searched for, this had the most members.

isnt 6 quarts of oil right for my g/f car? a quart per cylinder rule.

but i checked the dipstick many times and it was past the max line
Old May 12, 2004 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fresh
out of all the forums i searched for, this had the most members.

isnt 6 quarts of oil right for my g/f car? a quart per cylinder rule.

but i checked the dipstick many times and it was past the max line

Read the owner's manual.
Old May 12, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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6 qt is way too much I think it's more like 4qt..better drain it before you start to fludge up the engine

best estimate is to put in what you take out and then adjust from there.
Old May 12, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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thanks medic. its filled it with 4qts....
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