i have a 97 gsr motor with a moroso oil pan. i was told that i should only put 4.25 quarts of oil for a gsr motor. but i've put almost 4.5 and my dipstick still isnt reading anything. is it most likely because of the moroso oil pan? should i put more til the dipstick reads? thanks

 

just start up your car

 

I have a stock 98 EJ6 and when I change my oil it does the same thing. I just let it sit for about 2 mins, then it'll read.

 

It is most likely due to the aftermarket oil pan, which I believe has a higher oil capacity. Go by what the dipstick tells you, not just the fluid amount that you've poured in.

 

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Agreed, I would check the specs on the pan and see how much it hold versus how much the stock one holds.

 

MAYBE YOUR DIPSTICK ISNT LONG ENOUGH

 

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Good point, another reason to check specs on the pan.

 

yeah ive found a couple threads about people using 5 quart moroso oil pans and they are unsure if they should put 4.25 quarts or 5. there was a lot of mixed and unsure answers.