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Yoshi · 07-10-2002, 02:32 AM

Lets the laughs fly...
I had all my fluid capacities written down on a pad I left at a hotel in seattle, yeah I'm an idiot.  I called the place when I realized what I'd done (a week later) and of course they had no idea what I was talking about.

So I never bothered memorize all the capacities since I wrote them all down long long ago... now I have to change my oil... would someone for the love of god tell me how many quarts I should be sticking in there?
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BlackFox · 07-10-2002, 02:44 AM

FSM says 3.5 quarts

uiuc240 · 07-10-2002, 07:53 AM

Advice:

You never know exactly how much you drained out.  Best bet is to put a about 3.25 quarts in and start up the engine.  let it idle until the oil light turns off.  let it sit for about a minute.  check the oil, and slowly keep adding and checking until it's at the 'full' line.  then you'll have EXACTLY what you need <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Eric

riot · 07-10-2002, 08:22 AM

My manual says 4qts.  I put exactly that in and no probs.  Filled it right up to the "full line"

-ryan

240 2NR · 07-10-2002, 10:25 AM

Just so you know since there are other fluid capacities for the car, the owners manual that came with the car lists everything you should need.

For some reason the FSM and owners manuals don't agree on oil though.  OM says 4qts and the FSM says 3 3/4 (3.5 w/o filter).

I usually put in 4 as I jack up the opposite side of the car to let as much drain out as possible, as well as letting it drain for a few hours.  Recently I had a small drip from my plug so I replaced the crush washer (and lost at least a 1/4 quart) yet the dipstick still reads full.  I guess next time I'll try adding till it reads full and see if it changes.

Yosho · 07-10-2002, 10:47 AM

At the Nissan dealeship I worked at, we all put in 3.7-3.8 qts.

Tyler Durdan · 07-10-2002, 11:37 AM

After you fill up the oil filter with oil, it is exactly 3.75 quarts.  Recently changed my oil.  This puts you right at the Full marker.

*sykikchimp* · 07-10-2002, 11:54 AM

for all your KA24DE spec, and capacity needs...

KA24DE Quick Reference Sheet

Yoshi · 07-10-2002, 12:19 PM

Thanks everyone!

and big thanks to chimp for providing the quick ref sheet, that should go into the archives for sure.  Is that from the FSM?  I need one of those :/

07-10-2002, 02:32 AM	#1
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Lets the laughs fly... I had all my fluid capacities written down on a pad I left at a hotel in seattle, yeah I'm an idiot.  I called the place when I realized what I'd done (a week later) and of course they had no idea what I was talking about. So I never bothered memorize all the capacities since I wrote them all down long long ago... now I have to change my oil... would someone for the love of god tell me how many quarts I should be sticking in there? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

07-10-2002, 02:44 AM	#2
BlackFox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FSM says 3.5 quarts __________________ Current Cars: 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D 1995 240sx SE aka Kate (winner: Best Stock S14 @ 2002 National Convention) http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff976cal If you're interested in parts email me [email protected]

07-10-2002, 07:53 AM	#3
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Advice: You never know exactly how much you drained out.  Best bet is to put a about 3.25 quarts in and start up the engine.  let it idle until the oil light turns off.  let it sit for about a minute.  check the oil, and slowly keep adding and checking until it's at the 'full' line.  then you'll have EXACTLY what you need <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

07-10-2002, 10:25 AM	#5
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just so you know since there are other fluid capacities for the car, the owners manual that came with the car lists everything you should need. For some reason the FSM and owners manuals don't agree on oil though.  OM says 4qts and the FSM says 3 3/4 (3.5 w/o filter). I usually put in 4 as I jack up the opposite side of the car to let as much drain out as possible, as well as letting it drain for a few hours.  Recently I had a small drip from my plug so I replaced the crush washer (and lost at least a 1/4 quart) yet the dipstick still reads full.  I guess next time I'll try adding till it reads full and see if it changes. __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale

07-10-2002, 10:47 AM	#6
Yosho Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Williamsburg VA Age: 48 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	At the Nissan dealeship I worked at, we all put in 3.7-3.8 qts. __________________ - Yosho '93 Nissan 2000 GSR '96 200SX SE-R '00 Civic Si (For Sale)

07-10-2002, 08:22 AM	#4
riot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My manual says 4qts.  I put exactly that in and no probs.  Filled it right up to the "full line" -ryan

07-10-2002, 11:37 AM	#7
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	After you fill up the oil filter with oil, it is exactly 3.75 quarts.  Recently changed my oil.  This puts you right at the Full marker. __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale

07-10-2002, 11:54 AM	#8
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for all your KA24DE spec, and capacity needs... KA24DE Quick Reference Sheet __________________

07-10-2002, 12:19 PM	#9
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks everyone! and big thanks to chimp for providing the quick ref sheet, that should go into the archives for sure.  Is that from the FSM?  I need one of those :/ __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15