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Yes, this is so, slightly!
See the poll we did some half year ago:
Yes, this is so, slightly!
Thanks Tom. That’s just what I needed to know. How about getting underneath to the drain plug. Do I need jack stands to raise the chassis to remove the oil drain plug? I used to change the oil on my ‘92 Isuzu Trooper and could barely just squeeze under.I changed mine yesterday at 777miles. It is a very simple process on an easily accessible vehicle. I was initially shocked when I found first the filter housing, but the filter was easy removed/replaced. I am 6'4" tall, and I still stood on a milk crate with a mechanic's mat on the wing to lean on - it's a stretch!.
I plan on 5k mile change intervals, with possibly one more at 2k
Also, I am on board for your oil change interval. Manufacturer’s recommendations are targeted to get past warranty limits, not necessarily to optimize engine life before overhaul.I changed mine yesterday at 777miles. It is a very simple process on an easily accessible vehicle. I was initially shocked when I found first the filter housing, but the filter was easy removed/replaced. I am 6'4" tall, and I still stood on a milk crate with a mechanic's mat on the wing to lean on - it's a stretch!.
I plan on 5k mile change intervals, with possibly one more at 2k
unless you are obese you will fit under the vehicle without the need for axle stands/jack etc.
OMG ………! I just thought I was a bit tubby
Yes, I could reach the drain plug from the from of the car. Laying an a creeper cuts your access/clearance, but just laying on the ground/cardboard it's pretty accessible. The multi-link suspension has more parts than I'm used to. It made for interesting arm positions as I ran my breather lines yesterday!
You have just confirmed what the wife said to me " you are obese".
Incoming !
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I just replied to you on the other oil change thread but will go and drop some more in. Crazy how poor the maintenance and info section of the owners manual is.
7.6 quarts did the trick, no warning lights and double OKs. This is a great Forum-thanks Adam!
So, I'm guessing the filter canister volume is not included in the oil spec?
Thanks Krabby. Yep, the owners manual says 6.8qts for the B58 (my converter says 6.87 qt = 6.5L). I ended up putting in about 7.2L and got the double OKs.
I too had a touch over 7 qts/liters. My mechanic was conservative with adding additional oil as evidently in the past B58 engines had a bad habit of indicating "low" and would end up with a extra qrt or more in the engine. He's an ex BMW mechanic.
