FLS2K

Just checked my oil after driving 1000 miles since my initial oil change. I drove the car to bring the oil to temp, shutdown and waited 10 minutes. I'm reading just below the hash marks. Based on your experiences, how much do I need to add? Talking 1/2 qt, full qt etc?

Cheers

PS I know the manual says add 1 quart if below the hash marks, but I'd rather hear real-world examples and not assume that just below the marks warrants a quart. BTW, no oil on hand at the moment so I can't just add a bit and check.

Kracka

I check mine at the 5 minute mark, but it sounds like a half-quart will do ya. I try to keep my oil right around midway between the min & max marks to give myself some room for error in either direction.

FLS2K

Thanks. Think I'll do a 5 minute check before doing anything. In theory it should read higher. In any regard I don't seem to be too low or have cause for concern.

FLS2K

On a side note, I noticed the lower o-ring on the dipstick is burned through and is now a c-ring. Gotta get that off and replaced before it ends up in the tank.

eboggs_jkvl

Put in in the middle of the hash marks and you're fine. No reason to "top it off", you have plenty of oil.

Elmer