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four · 07-22-2002, 07:20 AM

I just recently changed my oil by myself using Valvoline Durablend.

How many quarts should I put?
Is 4 bottles too much?  Cuz thats how much I put.

Jhoneil

240 2NR · 07-22-2002, 08:26 AM

There is so much in a name.

Yes, four quarts is the rated amount for the oil pan.  However, that is assuming you got ALL the oil out when you drained it.  From experience, if you didn't jack up the driver side, you probably had at least and extra 1/4 quart or more sitting in the pan (on an S13, the drain is on the side of the pan so it will retain quite a bit of oil that is below it, not sure if an S14 is similar).  In any case you can check the level on the dipstick and adjust as nessasary.  Otherwise, all the capacities should be listed in the owner's manual for future reference.

Yosho · 07-22-2002, 05:07 PM

When I worked at a Nissan dealership, we always put in 3.7 or 3.8qts into the KA motors.  A little extra won't hurt it, but next time just put in about 3 3/4 bottles (qts) of oil.  As 240 2NR said, the capacities will be listed in the owners manual (if you have it).  They'll be towards the back.

07-22-2002, 08:26 AM	#2
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There is so much in a name. Yes, four quarts is the rated amount for the oil pan.  However, that is assuming you got ALL the oil out when you drained it.  From experience, if you didn't jack up the driver side, you probably had at least and extra 1/4 quart or more sitting in the pan (on an S13, the drain is on the side of the pan so it will retain quite a bit of oil that is below it, not sure if an S14 is similar).  In any case you can check the level on the dipstick and adjust as nessasary.  Otherwise, all the capacities should be listed in the owner's manual for future reference. __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale

07-22-2002, 05:07 PM	#3
Yosho Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Williamsburg VA Age: 48 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When I worked at a Nissan dealership, we always put in 3.7 or 3.8qts into the KA motors.  A little extra won't hurt it, but next time just put in about 3 3/4 bottles (qts) of oil.  As 240 2NR said, the capacities will be listed in the owners manual (if you have it).  They'll be towards the back. __________________ - Yosho '93 Nissan 2000 GSR '96 200SX SE-R '00 Civic Si (For Sale)

07-22-2002, 07:20 AM	#1
four Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Northern New Jersey Age: 41 Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just recently changed my oil by myself using Valvoline Durablend. How many quarts should I put? Is 4 bottles too much?  Cuz thats how much I put. Jhoneil