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Old 10-04-2012, 02:45 PM   #15
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I believe the main variable is how much oil is stuck in the heads particularly the timing chain housing side. The best way to minimize the amount of oil there, is to fully warm the engine & minimize rpms the last few minutes before the engine is shut off to help the scavenge pumps return most of the oil to the sump. I do this & drain the oil ASAP for a least 1/2 hour then add 8 qts. Drive car until at least 180 degrees, park car with engine off for a least an hour. Check oil level at dipstick & dash, then add oil till it is 1/2 qt below full. There is no need to attempt to make oil level perfectly full.
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