rccolacc
07-26-2005, 06:32 PM
I have a 97 Grand with the 318. I bought it used and I've had it for 8 months now. It's got 130K miles on it. I changed the oil the other day (the third time since I've had it).
I checked the oil before I drained it. It was on the low side of the safe zone. After I drained it, I realized only 3 quarts came out. I changed the filter and put 5 back in. I ran the engine a few minutes and checked the oil. It was on the high side of the safe zone.
Granted I know there is some oil in the filter, but is there really 2 quarts difference between the bottom and top of the safe zone on the dipstick? Maybe I accidently read it wrong the first time.
Thanks.
-RC
I checked the oil before I drained it. It was on the low side of the safe zone. After I drained it, I realized only 3 quarts came out. I changed the filter and put 5 back in. I ran the engine a few minutes and checked the oil. It was on the high side of the safe zone.
Granted I know there is some oil in the filter, but is there really 2 quarts difference between the bottom and top of the safe zone on the dipstick? Maybe I accidently read it wrong the first time.
Thanks.
-RC