[fede]

Hi, i wanted to know how many liters of oil go into the 4.3L? When i changed my oil i put 4.7L and the level was fine, but then a few days later i rechecked it and it was high. I dont understand why, even in the manual its says 4.7L . I think im gonna drain it and refill it. at least itll be like a flush.

Also, what oil/filter do you use or prefer.

And lastly, are there any good oil additives for older higher millage engines?

:ty:

 

[Positive P]

4.7L is correct.

 

[astro355]

How many miles are on the engine?

In the manuals I have, it lists the 4.3L engine holding 4 quarts (3.78 Liters) of oil. 4.7 Liters converts to 5 quarts of oil, so yeah, you are probably a little high.

In higher mileage cars, I would avoid fully synthetic oils. There are missing additives that will help older engines last longer. Any good synthetic blend will work fine. I use Schaeffer's blend, always have and always will. http://www.kijinc.com/

Again, a good quality oil filter will be fine. I use the high mileage filter that Fram makesl. I don't use addictives. Using a good oil, good filter and then performing regular maintenance is the key.

 

[Positive P]

Really, mine holds 5 quarts.

 

[astro355]

Really, mine holds 5 quarts.

I'm sure it can. Not saying its a bad thing, just if you really want to get picky. :shrug:

 

[Leeann_93]

Just to add to the confusion, in my manuals, it says 4.5 qts :think:

 

[fede]

oh so 4.7L is ok to have? It wont cause any damage to the engine? I was a little worried when i saw the dipstick was high. Its just weird that when i put the oil in i kept checking the dipstick untill it was leveled and i ended up with 4.7L, and then later it reads it high?? I think the next time i do my oil im gonna put 4.3L just to be safe.

 

[astro355]

No, it won't hurt anything.

 

[Leeann_93]

4.5 qt = 4.26 L

Sometimes oil takes a while to make it down to the pan, so you easily could end up with more than you thought you put in.

Oh, as for the additives: I do not recommend adding anything to your oil. Use a good quality oil in the first place. Often, additives screw up the additive package that's in the oil, reducing the life, reducing the friction inhibitors, sludging up your oil...

For more info on oil & additives, http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm

 

[Positive P]

Just for future referance, to be on the safe side. At my garage when doing an oil change, we check the stick when it comes in. If it looks factory, then we use it as a guide.
In a garage as small as mine, we didn't have a way to look up every vehicle.
Add about 3 quarts, on most american made vehicles. Start the engine, to fill the filter, at this time we also check for leaks.
Then shut her down, check the stick, fill till you get to just a hair below the line, or fill to the line, your prefurance.
This way you're safe not to over fill.
We only filled to just below the line, because we worked on alot of older peoples cars, who are used to checking things themselves.
Most of them check everything, first thing in the morning, After the oil has drained to the pan over night, if we fill to the line then when they check it, it will show that it's over. It's a big deal to them.

Just saves us alot of hard time!

 

[astro355]

Just for future referance, to be on the safe side. At my garage when doing an oil change, we check the stick when it comes in. If it looks factory, then we use it as a guide.
In a garage as small as mine, we didn't have a way to look up every vehicle.
Add about 3 quarts, on most american made vehicles. Start the engine, to fill the filter, at this time we also check for leaks.
Then shut her down, check the stick, fill till you get to just a hair below the line, or fill to the line, your prefurance.
This way you're safe not to over fill.
We only filled to just below the line, because we worked on alot of older peoples cars, who are used to checking things themselves.
Most of them check everything, first thing in the morning, After the oil has drained to the pan over night, if we fill to the line then when they check it, it will show that it's over. It's a big deal to them.

Just saves us alot of hard time!

You don't fill the oil filter pre installation? :think:

 

[Positive P]

Not really, it isn't neccessary, except on turbo aplications.