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Oil Capacity with Oil and Filter change?
I've change my own oil for 30+ years and have never been more confused. I've read the oil capacity for the FJ is 6.4 quarts and also 5.5 quarts when changing oil and filter. I changed the oil and filter with Amsoil 5W-30 and ea057 filter and added 6.0 quarts but can't get a clear reading on the dipstick and now I am afraid I have over-filled it. From those with experience, what is the actual oil capacity when changing the oil? If it should only be 5.5, do I need to drain half a quart to be safe? Thanks!
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Re: Oil Capacity with Oil and Filter change?
Engine Lube:
Oil Capacity (drain and refill)
Litres with filter 5.2
Quart with filter 5.5
Imp with filter 4.6
Without changing the filter:
Litres 4.9
quart 5.2
Imp 4.6
The dipstick is hard to read with clean oil.
I measure exactly what I put in and have done all my own oil changes .
You also might really wanna change your rear diff fluid pretty quick also.
I went with Royal purple in the rear diff .
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Re: Oil Capacity with Oil and Filter change?
When I drained mine, it was about 5.2-5.3 quarts.
When I switched to the Mobile 1 filter which is much larger, I had to put in 6 quarts.
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Re: Oil Capacity with Oil and Filter change?
Welcome Frog,
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Re: Oil Capacity with Oil and Filter change?
Thanks all for the input. I'll roughen up the dipstick and will drain a bit of oil.
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Re: Oil Capacity with Oil and Filter change?
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Welcome Frog,
Another great Tip (Rough up the dipstick) Thanks!
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Re: Oil Capacity with Oil and Filter change?
I use Mobil 1 synthetic, 5 qts and skosh more to top it off.
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