3 Quarts good enough for a GSR?
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (94BlackCivicEX)
depends how long you drained your oil for and if you changed your filter... should be around 4qt though.
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (p1ccoloz)
hmmm
VTEC kicked in methinks...I drained it completely...using older filter cuz I couldnt remove it *yet* ... Ill add some more after I wake up lol
VTEC kicked in methinks...I drained it completely...using older filter cuz I couldnt remove it *yet* ... Ill add some more after I wake up lol
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (jabroni95gsr)
I drain my oil usually for 15-20 minutes, change the filter, put the car back on the ground, then put in the new oil. 4 even quarts always brings the level to just a hair above the top hole on the dipstick, so therefore I only use 4 quarts exactly.
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (PatrickGSR94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I drain my oil usually for 15-20 minutes, change the filter, put the car back on the ground, then put in the new oil. 4 even quarts always brings the level to just a hair above the top hole on the dipstick, so therefore I only use 4 quarts exactly.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep, same here.
Yep, same here.
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (95GS-R)
I use 4 quarts as well. Even with discrepencies in draining it, 3 will not be sufficient. Either way check the dipstick as that will be a sure indicator.
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (PatrickGSR94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I drain my oil usually for 15-20 minutes, change the filter, put the car back on the ground, then put in the new oil. 4 even quarts always brings the level to just a hair above the top hole on the dipstick, so therefore I only use 4 quarts exactly.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That is my techinque, BUT....
One thing many ppl forget to do is to pour some oil into the new filter before installing it. I usually fill it up, let it "soak in," and fill it up again before putting it on. That way, the chances of starting the engine "dry" is diminished. Plus, it is a good way to put in that extra 0.2 qts of oil.
That is my techinque, BUT....
One thing many ppl forget to do is to pour some oil into the new filter before installing it. I usually fill it up, let it "soak in," and fill it up again before putting it on. That way, the chances of starting the engine "dry" is diminished. Plus, it is a good way to put in that extra 0.2 qts of oil.
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (wall of tvs)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wall of tvs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That is my techinque, BUT....
One thing many ppl forget to do is to pour some oil into the new filter before installing it. I usually fill it up, let it "soak in," and fill it up again before putting it on. That way, the chances of starting the engine "dry" is diminished. Plus, it is a good way to put in that extra 0.2 qts of oil.</TD></TR></TABLE>
In the past 5 years of changing my own oil I have never put any oil in the filter and I have never had any problems. Even after running my engine (so oil circulates through the filter), if I come back and check the oil the next day, the level will still be up to the top hole or a hair above.
That is my techinque, BUT....
One thing many ppl forget to do is to pour some oil into the new filter before installing it. I usually fill it up, let it "soak in," and fill it up again before putting it on. That way, the chances of starting the engine "dry" is diminished. Plus, it is a good way to put in that extra 0.2 qts of oil.</TD></TR></TABLE>
In the past 5 years of changing my own oil I have never put any oil in the filter and I have never had any problems. Even after running my engine (so oil circulates through the filter), if I come back and check the oil the next day, the level will still be up to the top hole or a hair above.
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (PatrickGSR94)
Putting oil in the filter is a un-known. There isn't any facts to back up either side. But IMO, it takes 2 seconds to dump a little oil in there. Call that cheap insurance. If nothing else you just added 2 seconds to your oil change with no harm being done otherwise.
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (jabroni95gsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jabroni95gsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">5w 30 is a little light...i know they recccommmend ( 
) it, but i use 10 30, my engine uses the 5 30 like water. </TD></TR></TABLE>
same here. ive been using 10w 30 mobil one for the past few months.. I noticed a little decrease in my mpg. oh well
) it, but i use 10 30, my engine uses the 5 30 like water. </TD></TR></TABLE>same here. ive been using 10w 30 mobil one for the past few months.. I noticed a little decrease in my mpg. oh well
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (SilverB18C1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SilverB18C1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">4.5 puts me at the top mark
You guys need to blow out your old oil(take valve cover breather hose and blow in it)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Does alot more oil come out after doing that or are you B\Sing?
You guys need to blow out your old oil(take valve cover breather hose and blow in it)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Does alot more oil come out after doing that or are you B\Sing?
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (97RedTegGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97RedTegGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Does alot more oil come out after doing that or are you B\Sing? </TD></TR></TABLE>
nope he just likes to blow!!!
Does alot more oil come out after doing that or are you B\Sing?
</TD></TR></TABLE>nope he just likes to blow!!!
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Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (97RedTegGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97RedTegGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Does alot more oil come out after doing that or are you B\Sing? </TD></TR></TABLE>
its not BS....I get a good .5 quarts out of the system by doing this. and not just any .5 quarts, its the nasty chunky kind
Does alot more oil come out after doing that or are you B\Sing?
</TD></TR></TABLE>its not BS....I get a good .5 quarts out of the system by doing this. and not just any .5 quarts, its the nasty chunky kind
Re: 3 Quarts good enough for a GSR? (94BlackCivicEX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94BlackCivicEX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I changed in 3 quarts of Mobil 1 10w30 today...3 quarts seemed to do it...or am I 1 qt off?</TD></TR></TABLE>
lets see. Why don't you try this idea? USE THE DIP STICK .
lets see. Why don't you try this idea? USE THE DIP STICK .