Oil capacity of rebuilt engine Topic is solved

Post by **Sveedy** » 17 Feb 2022, 17:45

So I'm wondering if there is a significant amount of oil in the block that I should be accounting for with a fresh rebuild.
I put 6 qts in originally ( Amsoil Break in oil ) , and it seems a little low on the dipstick. Not too much, but maybe 1/2 qt.
Just being paranoid ? I should say that I had problems with the dipstick in the past ( broke the handle off ) so the handle has been re-glued on a couple of times.

Post by **BlackBart** » 17 Feb 2022, 18:40

Just a thought - the right dipstick in the right block?

Post by **Sveedy** » 17 Feb 2022, 19:00

Same stick, tube. New O-ring. I had the stick and tube while block was in the shop.
Researching it more, it might be normal, at least according to a Google search for engines in general.. For what that's worth.
I'll top it off a little just to be safe.

Post by **Chuck W** » 17 Feb 2022, 19:15

The fill for the turbo motors is 6.1 qts.

What motor are you using again?

Post by **Sveedy** » 17 Feb 2022, 19:43

Stock 2.3 B5234T5

Post by **Chuck W** » 17 Feb 2022, 20:02

On an oil change, I use 6.1 qts. They say 5.6 qts "without oil cooler" and the capacity of the cooler/lines is just under 1 qts (0.95 qts)

If everything is dry (as in the oil cooler,lines,etc was also drained) you're looking at closer to 6.5 qts to get to capacity.

Post by **Sveedy** » 17 Feb 2022, 20:38

So if there is some issue with the stick / tube, then I could put in 7 qts total, drain and then add 6 qts back. That should get me right. Then deal with the stick.

Post by **Chuck W** » 17 Feb 2022, 21:09

I wouldn't worry about the dipstick.

If things are dry, put in 6.5 qts. Let the car run for a couple minutes, then stop and recheck the oil level after it's sat for a few. That should show you your "full" level. Then after that, gauge your 6.1 qts fills at oil changes and see how they compare. If you have 6 qts in there now, just add a little more and let it ride. It's not going to hurt anything.
If it's a fresh engine rebuild, you're going to be draining it soon-ish anyway.

If you're one of those people who need to have it at the "MAX" line, I doubt extra little bit over 6.1 qts needed to reach that will cause much issue, however.

My '97 N motor is running a P2R oil pan/cooler and I needed to swap dipsticks, as the P2 one is longer. Before I swapped the dipstick, my 6.1 qts was only registering on the lower 3/8-1/2" of it. It still doesn't run at "MAX", but I'm not worried about it.

Post by **Sveedy** » 17 Feb 2022, 21:24

Yes I'll be doing the first drain @ 5oo miles. And I'm still running my catch can w/ filter, so it's not a closed system anyway.
Don't think a few ounces in that case could cause any problems.

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 18 Feb 2022, 02:23

My owner's manual says 5.6 quarts, and 6.1 quarts for "certain models" and to add .95 quarts to turbo models if the oil cooler has been drained.

I guess my NA 850 is "certain models" because I put about 6.5qts in it. The stick goes in at an angle, so one side is right at the max, and the other is slightly higher.