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      05-18-2018, 06:46 PM   #430
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Originally Posted by BillK View Post
I always put 9 liters after an oil/filter change and it always comes up to the full mark on the display. Im puzzled as to why people put less than 9 and then waste time monitoring the level to eventually add 9 liters. If the capacity is 8.8, and I’m putting .2 liters over, which is overfilling by 2.3%, I doubt the engine will know the difference. Besides, it’s a lot easier dumping 9 straight liters in
That's what I do.


Also, my drain bolts were a T45. Not a 6MM Hex. So my first oil change took me just over 2 and a half hours lol, but im still proud of myself for doing it at home.
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