How much oil do I need?

[Bilgamesh]

I think the guys who did the rebuild on my 3.0L put too much oil in. It was over the full line before I changed it just now. I put in what the manual calls for, which is 4 Quarts, and it looks like it brings the level up to just a hair over the add line on the dipstick. Should I just dump in the other quart, or leave it at 4 as the manufacturer recommends?

Thanks!

 

[Bondo]

Re: How much oil do I need?

Ayuh,... I put in 4qts.. start it for a minute(to fill the filter),... Then top it off To the full line...

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: How much oil do I need?

Bond-o's right...as always!

The service manual justs tells you how much oil you need to bring home from the store...the dip stick tells you when you are topped off!

Happy boating!

 

[Bilgamesh]

Re: How much oil do I need?

FWIW, mine took about 5.5 quarts, and is just a hair under the "FULL" line on the dipstick. I can't understand why the manual says it takes 4. I would be seriously low with just 4 quarts of oil in there.

 

[Schmoe]

Re: How much oil do I need?

Make sure the engine is level first. A lot of people check the oil with the boat in a trailer that is tilted bow up.

 

[futz]

Re: How much oil do I need?

when they did the rebuild did they replace the pan? And did they use the correct pan?

merc pans hold a quart more then a omc pan for a 3.0