I posted a while back asking an oil change question and got a bunch of great responses, thanks to everyone.

I got the first oil change done.

Just out of curiosity, it seems to take more than the 4.4 qts the manual called for. Anyone ran into that?

I added 4.4 and it didn't quite hit the first hole at the bottom of the acceptable range. Even after adding 4.8 it's still only about 2/3 of the way up the acceptable marks on the dipstick. I wouldn't imagine the filter would hold that much.

I'm not too worried about it, just thought I'd see what you guys had to say.

 

Did you start the engine and maybe even drive around the block before you check the dipstick?

4.4 or 4.8 seem a bit too much. I don't know, other than go with the dipstick reading.

 

Well I didn't drive it before adding more. However now that I've driven it for a few days it's still reading 2/3 of the way up the acceptable range.

I probably should have been more careful but I'm pretty comfortable with the dipstick reading regardless of the fact more than 4.4 was added.

just strange is all. Checking after the car is off for 10-25 min on level ground. Thanks.

 

Yes, strange. And I assume oil is not dripping on the ground.

 

 

correct

yea, same here, I kept a real close eye on it after I bought it to make sure it wasn't burning or leaking.

And yea, you just described my oil change, glad I'm not the only one. Very odd.

 

I did some search, and many owners have said 5 quarts in the 2.4L.

 

That would make sense to me. Also possible I misread something al9ng the way.