Oil Change DIY - Page 13

borabora1989 · 10-26-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKKOO

i just dumped 5 qrts! am i screwd?

I dont know about screwed.. but next time just fill it the factory settings. In the manual it says to put 4.6 quarts, so i usually pour 4.5 quarts and then a little more. Why put more than your suppose to?

jdm free · 10-26-2008, 08:22 PM

use 5w-30 oil not 5w-20

Zeuceone · 10-26-2008, 08:22 PM

either oil will work. 5w-20 is used for better miles per gallon.

packers04 · 10-26-2008, 08:33 PM

5w 20 is the oil listed on the oil cap, at least on non si anyways.

jdm free · 10-26-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by packers04

5w 20 is the oil listed on the oil cap, at least on non si anyways.

si is 5w 30

redluvr · 11-10-2008, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiRyan

the filter is much easier to get to compared to our si's...

amen to that brother!

808TWFG1 · 11-24-2008, 01:39 AM

is it OK to put 10w30? what is the difference with the other oils?

***truflip*** · 11-24-2008, 01:48 AM

probably but why would you?

drahgon · 11-24-2008, 12:10 PM

If you are in a warm climate it would be ok to use 10w30 but like above? why would you? can't find any 5w30?

808TWFG1 · 11-25-2008, 03:16 AM

i have extra cases of 10w30 from my pass car, and i live in Hawaii, warm enough.

drahgon · 11-25-2008, 10:06 AM

hahaha, yep def warm enough!

PhotogTom · 12-01-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drahgon

YouTube - How To Change Your Oil

I admit to watching the entire video. I don't know anything about changing oil that I didn't know before, but I enjoyed it nevertheless.

ebdiam · 12-10-2008, 01:30 AM

Is the Drain plug crush ring 14mm?

e60.deluxe · 12-10-2008, 03:02 AM

ya
..

KSOAZN · 12-10-2008, 05:50 AM

so we fill up si with 4.5 qts ?

racerex · 12-10-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSOAZN

so we fill up si with 4.5 qts ?

5 qrts gets me to the full mark on the dip stick......with a Mobil 1 filter.

I did my 9th oil and filter change last weekend and I used a set of ramps for the first time (the ramps get the front wheels up about 5" from the ground). All of my prior oil changes were done using jack stands (I'm not sure how high the front was up). Anyway, my Si took 5.25 quarts to get it to the fill mark (I checked the level both when hot and when cold). I found the need to add an add'l 1/4 qrt a little odd. I must just have to do with the ramps vs. place stands and the fact that I let it drain for about 1 hour vs. my normal 15 minutes.

intoflatlines · 12-12-2008, 01:45 AM

You're supposed to measure the oil when the car is level, not on stands or ramps. You will not get an accurate reading if the car is tilted.

CobraKing · 12-12-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intoflatlines

You're supposed to measure the oil when the car is level, not on stands or ramps. You will not get an accurate reading if the car is tilted.

Agreed. However you can get an accurate reading if the car is resting on 4 jack stacks, (all at equal height on a level surface).

racerex · 12-15-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intoflatlines

You're supposed to measure the oil when the car is level, not on stands or ramps. You will not get an accurate reading if the car is tilted.

Sorry, I was not clear. It was on the ground (on a level garage floor) when I checked it. It was only on the ramps when I drained it and replaced the filter. I'm soooo extreme when I replace my MTF (it's up on four stands when I pump the new fluid in) that I actually check the front to rear and left to right level using a 4' long carpenters......and shim the jack stands accordingly.

red_eg · 12-20-2008, 08:56 PM

thanks

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10-26-2008, 08:22 PM	#242 (permalink)
jdm free Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: philly burbs Posts: 3,513 AJ	use 5w-30 oil not 5w-20

10-26-2008, 08:22 PM	#243 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 14 Posts: 98,529	either oil will work. 5w-20 is used for better miles per gallon.

10-26-2008, 08:33 PM	#244 (permalink)
packers04 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, va Age: 28 Posts: 2,070 Chris	5w 20 is the oil listed on the oil cap, at least on non si anyways.

11-24-2008, 01:39 AM	#247 (permalink)
808TWFG1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Da Big Island 808 Posts: 381 Rey	is it OK to put 10w30? what is the difference with the other oils?

11-24-2008, 01:48 AM	#248 (permalink)
*truflip* VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 12,328 karlitO	probably but why would you?

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drahgon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,226 Daryl	If you are in a warm climate it would be ok to use 10w30 but like above? why would you? can't find any 5w30?

11-25-2008, 03:16 AM	#250 (permalink)
808TWFG1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Da Big Island 808 Posts: 381 Rey	i have extra cases of 10w30 from my pass car, and i live in Hawaii, warm enough.

11-25-2008, 10:06 AM	#251 (permalink)
drahgon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,226 Daryl	hahaha, yep def warm enough!

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ebdiam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 24 Posts: 4,356 Evan	Is the Drain plug crush ring 14mm?

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12-12-2008, 01:45 AM	#257 (permalink)
intoflatlines Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 517	You're supposed to measure the oil when the car is level, not on stands or ramps. You will not get an accurate reading if the car is tilted.

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