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Old 04-27-2021, 05:35 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by Robert986 View Post
First I weigh myself on a bathroom scale, holding the empty container. I tap the oil straight from the car into the container, then I stand on the bathroom scale again holding the full container.

I now have the weight of the old oil, I calculate the volume in litres and fill up the car with the exact amout.

Super easy!
That is an extra step that I would never have considered- you must be an engineer.
I initially add 8 litres of oil and then drive the car. The following morning I check the dipstick and top it off if necessary- it usually takes a mouthful or so- (I'm not an engineer... LOL!).
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