TunerShark

i know this might sound really newbish but i dont have my manual and this is the first oil change im doing since i bought the car. everything is stock oil pan wise

i know the capacity is 3.8 quarts, but should i fill her up with the full 3.8? or more or less?

thanks

B18CivicEH2

pick up 4 bottles....

wrx-killer-Sti-eater

iTrader: (1)

I allways throw in 4.

TunerShark

k thanks.

Jakester9500

i do 3 quarts oil, one quart lucas oil stabilizer. I love that stuff

B18CivicEH2

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i seen that stuff at Autozone....how is it??

E46Kid

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cwf1988

get 12 bottles and put it all in.. lol... 4 dude

Jakester9500

I like it a lot. My old motor use to burn through about a quart of oil a month, put in some lucas, and it stopped burning that much. Plus, it is just good for the life of the engine.

chrisw85

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Read this: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/...s.htm

and you'll change your mind about additives. If your burning oil, I suggest using a thicker rated cSt oil (or partially mixing some 15w40 Mobil Delvac in their), or fixing the source of burning (be it worn valve seals, or carbon gunk buildup giving false seals)

NCC Admin

honestrly I always put in just the 3.8 if you over fill the oil too much it can blow out the main seal so I don't like to chance it and put in just the required ammount

Rodney

i concur, put 4 in and you should be good to go. make sure you park it on a level surface so you get all the old oil out.

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i knew a guy that did that once. luckily i got there before he started the motor. he though you filled it up till you saw it... lol

B18CivicEH2

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Read this: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/...s.htm

and you'll change your mind about additives. If your burning oil, I suggest using a thicker rated cSt oil (or partially mixing some 15w40 Mobil Delvac in their), or fixing the source of burning (be it worn valve seals, or carbon gunk buildup giving false seals)</TD></TR></TABLE>

nice info there....LUCAS FTMFL

Jakester9500

well no more lucas for me. there is a new engine going in my car now, and lucas is not touching it!

NCC Admin

hahaha ya I know someone who did that too and even more he is a member on here lol

allricedout

.2 isnt much more.

QUICK STORY: at the dealership where i work there was this new lube tech who drained a total of 4 transmissions and put more oil in the block itself.....every one of the customers came back with a check engine light etc. and said thier car was acting up...then he backed up into the garage door with a bike rack ontop of an x-terra and screwed everything up, my manager was so pissed about everyhing and well...i can say i never saw that kid again.

junior40er

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postman

additives are bad. dont use them.

Targa250R

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i know the capacity is 3.8 quarts, but should i fill her up with the full 3.8? or more or less?

thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
You fill it until the oil level in the sump reaches the top dot on the dip-stick (while the car is sitting level) - no more, no less. The actual amount doesn't matter. Always remember to re-check and top off after starting the engine - the level drops slightly once the new oil filter fills up.

Do not use oil additives.

cwf1988

i knew a guy that did that once. luckily i got there before he started the motor. he though you filled it up till you saw it... lol [/QUOTE]

lol hahahaha thats good, i would have smacked the **** of out him

EG2Driver

wow that is good info there.

Can Lucas can be good for storing cars to avoid dry starts 4 months after then engine hasn't been run?