oldman72

How much oil should my engine be holding when i change it?

GAOldsman

5 quarts

Lady72nRob71

In a perfect engine, at least 4.5 qt should drain out the plug. Another half quart will come out from the filter when it is removed. I often find at least 1/4 of that 1/2 will be running down my arm as I am unscrewing the filter...

cutlassjoe

Good...I feel better now that this happens to someone else. The other 4 1/2 quarts go just to side of where the pan is to catch the oil....

hunter

When I changed the oil I used 5 qt but you can always go from 4-5 qt's. I feel I put too much in though.

1969w3155

When putting the oil in, I put in four quarts and wait 15-20 minutes to allow it to drain down, then I pull the dipstick, wipe it, re-insert and pull it again to get an accurate reading. Make sure that you reference the cross hatch area on the dipstick.

joe_padavano

None, hopefully...

Now, AFTER you change it, there should be five quarts.