imported_sketch

how much oil is needed in an oil change for a b16 motor ?

thanks

imported_BoOsTd

just buy one of those big juggs its almost 4 liters i think... pour in 3/4 of the jug then check the level to make sure its not over filled... then run the car for a few mins, check level, then add as required...

as for exact specifications check your manual its around 3 1/2 liters i think

imported_sketch

not 4.5 litres?

bbarbulo

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Engine oil capacity 4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt) for engine dissassembly
4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) for oil change

revitup

i always start with 3.5 litres, then add as required after a brief startup. But don't forget that as the engine gets hotter the volume of oil expands too, so don't let it run too long before you check again. Also don't forget that once you start the engine, a lot of oil is displaced from the pan and splashed all over in places such as the head for example, which will keep your oil reading off the dipstick looking a little bit low. Officially, you are supposed to check the oil level after enough time for all the oil to settle down to the oil pan.
Don't put too much in because the engine is hot and the oil is displace from the pan, and then end up having too much oil......or you could blow a seal!!! not good

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imported_sketch

emptied sorry about that.

S**T so I just put like 4.5 litres of oil in my car is that too much ? and will it put too much presure on the seals or any other problems ?

imported_BoOsTd

yes, well before you jump to conlusions, you know how to use the dipsitck right? If not you shouldnt be doing your own oilchanges.

Check the oil level, if its over the top marke you better drain some oil before fireing it up... an extra half a liter probably wont pop any seals, but it will if you leave it in there and continue driving it.

Check the level, drain if necesary.

imported_sketch

no need for condesending remarks .... a simple questions calls for a simple answer. The reason ppl post on here is to learn not to get partronized, but thanks for the input anyway.

imported_Torrey

Just drain some of it out, it wont do any serious damage if you deal with it asap.

I always use one of the big jugs of mobile 1.

imported_sketch

thank you Torrey

I checked the levels already and it wasn't over the mark on the dip stick so its all good