Oil Change "Question and Answer"

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JoeyV

Discussion Starter · Sep 21, 2008 (Edited)

I know this may seem like the MOST futile question, BUT...today I got caught not knowing the answer to this after searching for half an hour: How much oil is needed for the V6 MX-6 during an oil change?

To make it simple, I titled it with the search I used. "Oil Change question and answer"

The answer is simple: 3.7 L for KL-DE engines. Should be the same for the KL-ZE. BUT it took me 4.4 litres to get it full.

Anyone may feel free to add to this info if there is anything relative to oil cahnges as well

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kykota

· #2 · Sep 22, 2008

just fill it to the full on the dip stick!

BShark

· #3 · Sep 22, 2008

Yes, it would be the same.

NickR

· #4 · Sep 22, 2008

Haynes says 4.2 quarts (US, not imperial quarts), which is 4.0 litres.

Just one hour ago I changed the oil and filter on my 2000 626 V6. 4.0 litres took it 1/2 way between L and F on the dipstick.

Elmer_Fudd

· #5 · Sep 22, 2008

yeah 3.7L won't fill it i usually have to use just over 4L

A Simple MX6

· #6 · Sep 23, 2008

Mine was roughly 4 1/2 quarts, don't have much other info to provide...

Stoof01

· #7 · Sep 23, 2008

Took me about 4.4L to fill the ZE, and also the difference between the L and the F on the dipstick is 1L

mhale71

· #8 · Sep 23, 2008

took 4 and didnt even show up on dipstick, added 1 more and it showed full, total = 5??

changed oil filter as well this is on a de..

jewels318

· #9 · Sep 23, 2008

are you on a level ground?
some filters can hold a lot of oil..
i usually get a big jug (i think 4 quarts,) and a quart.
i use up the big jug, and about a third to half of the quart.

but yea, i know what you mean, i always get scared about putting in way too much oil.

max626

· #10 · Sep 23, 2008

I put 4.5qts

thingsthatfly2

· #11 · Sep 23, 2008

i use 5...... but change it when the engine is reallly hot (like after a 40min drive) so i guess alot comes oout!?

rockstar55667

· #12 · Sep 24, 2008

I use 5 quarts to fill mine up. (LS V6)

le_cornouiller

· #13 · Oct 13, 2008

3,5L with filter change.

Another question BTW : is there anything to put between the plug and the oil pan or can I tighten them together ?

whitenoyz

· #14 · Oct 13, 2008

You should use a crush washer between the plug and the oil pan. Otherwise oil can leak out slowly.

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le_cornouiller

· #15 · Oct 15, 2008

OK, thanks. I din't know it was named like that.
What is the usual size of it?
Does a copper one will be enough?

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