Hello everyone,

I just started changing my oil and I have a concern about how much oil to put into the engine. This is my 3rd time changing my own oil and everything has gone smoothly so far except for one thing. After I change the oil filter and replace the oil drain plug I fill the engine with 4.1 quarts of fresh oil (as per the manual). This should theoretically be the right amount of oil, but when I check the dipstick level (after cranking the engine until normal operating temp and turning it off for a few minutes to let it settle on level ground) it is hard to see the oil level because the new oil color is so light. I usually missread the actual oil level as being lower than it actually is and end up putting more oil in than it needs. This time I filled it up to the letter "F" above the top line on the dipstick. So far, the car has been running smoothly with no probs...it usually does after a oil change. My question is will that extra bit of oil in the crankcase hurt the engine and will I need to drain some to get it back to the full line on the dipstick or is it fine just the way it is with the oil level being at the actual letter F on the dipstick slightly above the top line? Thanks guys and gals!

i usually add aroud 4.5 q of oil..and i run just fine >>

Between 4 and 5 is fine. Anything more than or less than is not good

You gotta dipstick for a reason?

Put 4 qts in, check where the oil line reads on the dipstick. Put more in until it says full. Run the car for a min or two, and check it again. Should be lower cuz the filter and oil runs thru the car. Fill until needed.

two words: Jiffy Lube!
I've got no idea. I just got bored, soI thought i'd post something useless.

two words: Jiffy Lube!
I've got no idea. I just got bored, soI thought i'd post something useless.

lol, not only did you post something useless, you posted it twice

whore >>

but in 5qt if oil cause cuase the oil filter takes up a real good amount of oil..

Um, just 4 quarts. No more, no less, and you'll be fine. Even look in a repair manual: 4 quarts.