oil change = 10qts?
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'99 C2, oil filter and oil change in my car is always 10qts. The owners manual say 9qts. (9.2 or something... I don't remember exactly).
With 10qts. the dipstick is right at full and not a drop above. Does the car really take 10qts?
This is my 3rd oil change and I keep forgetting to ask about this.
With 10qts. the dipstick is right at full and not a drop above. Does the car really take 10qts?
This is my 3rd oil change and I keep forgetting to ask about this.
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That is what mine takes (If I let it drain for a while). I think that it takes some time for the oil in the cooler and lines to drain back. I usually am not in a hurry when I do this and once even let it sit for a week, because I had the wrong filter. I put an empty coffee can in place to catch the drips, and when I went back to my shop a week later the can was overflowed.......I was quite surprised. She took every bit of 10 quarts to refill.
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An hour is the recommended length of time if I remember correctly, However, I got a more than 1/2 a quart more to drain out by letting is sit for several hours. Maybe the op has a car that drains easier....who knows......
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Originally Posted by 1999Porsche911
Higher than mine takes. What does the electronic gauge show? I use 9 with filter change.
Anyone know if there is a visual way to verify this or is it just an internal mod and the outside looks no different?
I know he did a lot of D.E.'s so maybe that's why it take more oil?
BTW -> I let the oil drain for about an hour everytime I do this.
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I put in the amount suggested in the DIY on renntech. Drove it around for while and checked the oil and then added a little. I was really concerned about overfilling.
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Originally Posted by leedav
Assuming you let everything drain for a couple of hours, what is the refill procedure? Do I add 9, run it for a few minutes and then check?
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Originally Posted by Ekename
Good point Nick.
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BTW... when you gonna call me to detail the P-car? I am just down the street. ![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Soon. Need to get some prices from you too. See what I can afford ![Cool](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
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