Help!! Overfilled oil
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Help!! Overfilled oil
Had the oil changed and it is 1/2 qt over. 7qts instead of 6.5qts.
Is this ok or should I drain out 1/2 qt?
Thanks.
Is this ok or should I drain out 1/2 qt?
Thanks.
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7 quarts is OK Should not hurt a thing. Most guys run 7 anyway.
Just paid 4.56 a quart at Wally world by the way.
Bought the 5 quart jugs (5 30 Mobile) for 22.80 a jug.
Just paid 4.56 a quart at Wally world by the way.
Bought the 5 quart jugs (5 30 Mobile) for 22.80 a jug.
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There was a post the other day......... Autozone has a sale with 5 quarts of Mobil 1 and a Mobil 1 filter for 26.00. I picked up two yesterday, might go back tomorrow for more
. David
OOPS! forgot, 7 quarts are just fine.
. David OOPS! forgot, 7 quarts are just fine.
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7qts is completely safe, I run 7qts in mine all the time. And I used to run 7L when I was using Castrol, that converts out to 7.5qts. Not only that, but when I change my oil I don't bother with the hassle of raising the rear, so I've got about an extra 1/4 to 1/2 of a quart in the engine just from not doing that.
So you're completely safe, these engines can handle a lot of extra oil before you run into problems.
So you're completely safe, these engines can handle a lot of extra oil before you run into problems.
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