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lupindub 09-07-2015 10:13 PM
What is the ACTUAL amount of oil the FRS/BRZ needs?
 
So it has already been proven again and again that the manual recommended 5.8 quarts is a serious overfill. So being conservative, I added only 5.3 quarts and it's STILL an overfill according to my dip stick. WTF. So does anyone actually know the right amount of oil to put in the car?

LucidMomentum 09-07-2015 10:17 PM
Did you measure the oil level after it's been running for a while?

aegisdrgn 09-07-2015 10:19 PM
Are you sure your car is parked on level ground? I know if I park head-in it reads below the full dot, and if I park head-out it reads above the dot.

tyrantcf 09-07-2015 10:21 PM
Do you know how to change oil?

JB86'd 09-07-2015 10:23 PM
5.8 quarts is with the filter if it's dead empty. Are you sure you're draining the majority of the oil? Are you sure your car is perfectly even when measuring your oil? Are you measuring it 5 minutes after turning the car off from full operating temp? :)

I usually add 5 quarts, drive, check it, it's a little low most of the time. Add a little and it's perfectly at the top fill line on the dipstick.

strat61caster 09-07-2015 10:26 PM
I'm usually around 5 qts. give or take, not too fussed about the exact quantity. I've put 4.8 in and I don't think I've ever gone over 5.5 qts.

I consider the bottom line plus a little extra to be good. I don't fill to the top line, or in this car the 'top hole'.

lupindub 09-07-2015 10:28 PM
I measured it while it was dead cold. Honestly, the ground the car on seems flat but other users have pointed out even a slight incline/decline will mess up the readings. To the naked eye, the ground seems flat but I will re-check the dip-stick at a different location tomorrow. I am pretty confident I drained most of the oil in the car.

JB86'd 09-07-2015 10:34 PM
@lupindub Drive to a gas station, I think they're mostly flat near the pumps. Take a level and check if you want. Your car will be hot at least and you'll be pretty damn close to level at least.

pushrod 09-07-2015 10:47 PM
Fill it using however much it takes to satisfy the dipstick.

wireman957 09-07-2015 11:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lupindub (Post 2382980)
So it has already been proven again and again that the manual recommended 5.8 quarts is a serious overfill. So being conservative, I added only 5.3 quarts and it's STILL an overfill according to my dip stick. WTF. So does anyone actually know the right amount of oil to put in the car?
Just had mine changed a week ago. Replaced the filter and it took just under 6 quarts. Make sure the engine is warm before you drain it. Change the oil and filter (use a high mileage filter like the Bosch D-series with all synthetic oil) then warm it up again, and let it sit for about 15 minutes before you read the level again. Without a filter change it's going to be much closer to 5 quarts than 6.

For this oil change, my first since buying the car, I used Mobil 1. My mechanic likes Royal Purple, but I think I will probably go the Amsoil route next time. I wish I had the time and a flat place to work on my car to do it myself. Just fortunate to have a local guy I trust who charges very reasonably to work on all my family's cars. Paid him $15 to change my oil and filter when I brought him the materials.

mav1178 09-08-2015 12:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lupindub (Post 2382980)
So it has already been proven again and again that the manual recommended 5.8 quarts is a serious overfill. So being conservative, I added only 5.3 quarts and it's STILL an overfill according to my dip stick. WTF. So does anyone actually know the right amount of oil to put in the car?
All of my oil changes so far have been ~5.5-6 quarts out, and 6 quarts in.

I'd like to see someone disprove my statement.

-alex

Thorpedo 09-08-2015 01:04 PM
5.6 seconded.

Guff 09-08-2015 01:23 PM
I've put in <5qts before and 5.5+ another time. Just check your dipstick, Jimmy.

http://i.imgur.com/P9a9j7X.gif

brandonblt2 09-08-2015 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wireman957 (Post 2383029)
Just had mine changed a week ago. Replaced the filter and it took just under 6 quarts. Make sure the engine is warm before you drain it. Change the oil and filter (use a high mileage filter like the Bosch D-series with all synthetic oil) then warm it up again, and let it sit for about 15 minutes before you read the level again. Without a filter change it's going to be much closer to 5 quarts than 6.

For this oil change, my first since buying the car, I used Mobile 1. My mechanic likes Royal Purple, but I think I will probably go the Amsoil route next time. I wish I had the time and a flat place to work on my car to do it myself. Just fortunate to have a local guy I trust who charges very reasonably to work on all my family's cars. Paid him $15 to change my oil and filter when I brought him the materials.
All you need to do is find a empty lot to change your oil it seriously takes about 15 to 20 minutes doing it yourself.


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