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Originally Posted by Dannys M3
The first set I ordered do not fit the front sump. This fits perfect.
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Those plugs stick UNDER the protective metal shield. If anything hits the shield, you run the risk of breaking your sump and instantly oil-starving your engine. I'd NEVER use that, but to each his own.
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Originally Posted by ///My5UV
Then it still called for another liter, so if you get a full drain, I guess it really needs 9.5.
By the way, it's kind of a pisser that the oil filter housing is tilted on these engines... makes it a bit tougher to get the old filter out without dripping oil everywhere.
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9.5L is exactly what I use after a full drain, including sucking the oil filter housing dry. Always right at the top level mark.
The secret of not dripping a single drop is to allow the filter cap to 'gulp' air from the back (facing the engine, which sits higher) for a few seconds. That allows the oil to flow down the sump. If you pull the cap too soon, that's when you make a mess. And it's not easy to clean freaking oil from the belt pulleys. And yes, I learned the hard way too
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