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Old 04-01-2013, 10:14 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Tiremonkey0824 View Post
It's also possible that the dipstick is reading incorrectly. I don't know about you, but if my manual tells me 5.8 that's what I am going to trust. Plus if the engine happens to have any issues due to over filling, then subaru/toyota can fix it since that is what they recommended that I fill it to. Also this is how our cars came from the factory, and this is what the dealer will fill to if you let them do your oil change.
There is a good amount of oil that never drains out of the engine. Don't keep putting 5.8 quarts into it. Use the dipstick that's what it is there for.

As for he original poster, are you sure you didn't spill some oil that's blowing off the under tray hen driving?
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