CdnCutty Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 Just wanted to see what you guys/gals do on your oil changes....I usually fill her up with 3.8l/4.0 quarts of oil....but I have friends with the same engines who had 4l instead of 3.8 cause after a few days the dipstick reads 3 holes not 4..obviously there some in the engine..but they stick to adding 4 l that way the stick always reads full...what do you guys think.... Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 I put 4qts in, start it up, let the car get hot, then shut it off and check the oil again. Quote
Regal_GS_1989 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 when i change my oil and filter on my 3.1 and 3100 engines, I usually add a 4.4L jug of oil to it, and its usually bang on at the full mark. My 3.4 on the other hand... i usually add about 5.3 L to bring it to the full mark. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 It's 3.8L + whatever the oil filter takes... Generally I just dump 1 jug in (4L or 4.4L) and it's fine. Quote
Robby1870 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 I usually put about 4 and 2/3 quarts in my 3.1L, that includes the filter. 3.8L (4 quarts) seems a little low if you include the filter. Quote
Addicted2bass Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 I usually put 5 quarts in mine. Is that to much? its usually a little over the fill mark but the engine should take 5 with no problem right? Quote
J Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 i always use 5, there shouldn't be a problem with foaming, since the level is a tiny bit above the full mark with 5 qts Quote
CdnCutty Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Posted July 14, 2006 So what is the recommended amount of oil that GM lists for oil to be added at a full oil change(includes filter) Quote
CdnCutty Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Posted July 14, 2006 Answered my own question....the recommendation is 3.8L or 4 quarts..plus .50L/.50 quarts if you change the filter...so 4,3L or 4.5 quarts.......so my next change I`ll pour in a 4.4L bottle .....and that should do the trick..thanks for all the help guys!!! Quote
Lee Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 I usually put about 4 and 2/3 quarts in my 3.1L, that includes the filter. 3.8L (4 quarts) seems a little low if you include the filter. Ditto Quote
GutlessSupreme Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 I usually put about 4 and 2/3 quarts in my 3.1L, that includes the filter. 3.8L (4 quarts) seems a little low if you include the filter. Ditto x3. Quote
Brian P Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 I put in 5 qts, but I also use a PF-52 size filter, as opposed to GM wanting my engine to use PF-47. The level is at max with 5 qts. Quote
SigEpCutlass Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 I usually put in about 4 1/2 quarts because I have a HD capacity Amsoil oil filter. I'd say it depends on the filter. Quote
94CutlassSLCoupe Posted July 14, 2006 Report Posted July 14, 2006 I use 4.5 and I'm using the larger fliter (Purolator L24011) Quote
digitaloutsider Posted July 15, 2006 Report Posted July 15, 2006 5.5qt with the PF-52 in the Cutlass. 5qt with the PF-F2 in the Regal. Quote
97loudcut Posted July 15, 2006 Report Posted July 15, 2006 another 2 page oil thread :rollseyes: Quote
CdnCutty Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Posted July 15, 2006 To be honest I didn`t expect it to get to 2 pages...but it`s cool to see how different people take care in changing there oil Quote
Euro Posted July 15, 2006 Report Posted July 15, 2006 i usually put about 4.5- 4 3/4 quarts in. I'll put 4 in, start her up, take it off the ramps, level it back out in the garage..shut it off..check the filter, and then add the rest Quote
nebojsa_o Posted July 16, 2006 Report Posted July 16, 2006 I just pour in 4.4L, and it's always at the full mark, so I didn't even think if that was the right ammount or not... To be honest I didn`t expect it to get to 2 pages...but it`s cool to see how different people take care in changing there oil I only remember one member being here who did all sorts of shit to a nice GP, and admitted to not changing his own oil Anyone know who I'm talking about??? Quote
CdnCutty Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Posted July 17, 2006 For as long as I`ve owned my cars I`ve been doing my own oil changes, I can`t trust anyone else to do them......I`m so used to a honda its not even funny....for most of you on the board you could take your 3.1,3.4,etc.. apart with your eyes closed..well thats me with a honda...but slowly I`ll be getting to know the 3.1 inside and out as I did in the 90`s when I had my Z-24 with a 3.1...I used to only run 4L in my Z so when I saw 3.8 for the cutlass I figured it was ok....I do apologize for starting thread to find out what everyones quantities used during an oil change Quote
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