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*burnsauto* · 08-23-2008, 07:35 PM

Alright guys, I just finished up my oil cooler setup, and was curious about how many quarts to use.

my setup.

S13 SR20DET
-tomei oil block
-earls 19 row intercooler (about 9"x6")
-greddy relocation/thermostat
-around 6-7 feet of -10 line
-stock OEM oil pan

any input on how many quarts of oil I should run?

*!Zar!* · 08-23-2008, 07:41 PM

It will probably take 4 instead of the 3.75 or so that it normaly does.

Just fill it and check the dipstick...

g6civcx · 08-23-2008, 07:46 PM

Underfill what you think you should put in by 1 quart. Start the engine for several minutes and check for leak.

Turn off engine. Wait several minutes. Check oil level and add sparingly. Wait several minutes. Check. Add. Repeat until satisfied.

*burnsauto* · 08-23-2008, 07:52 PM

alright cool. I'll start out with 4 and go from there.

singlecamslam · 08-23-2008, 07:55 PM

I think you should invest in a greddy oil pan so you wont have any oil starvation problems when you're hitting the corners. Just my 02

*burnsauto* · 08-23-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singlecamslam

I think you should invest in a greddy oil pan so you wont have any oil starvation problems when you're hitting the corners. Just my 02

Its on the list of things to do.

I just did the oil cooler right now because it was easy to get to (I was changing intake manifolds)

GSXRJJordan · 08-23-2008, 08:12 PM

Yeah with my oil cooler setup (very similar) it takes exactly 4qts... it's slightly above the middle, and stays about 1/16" below the H mark after driving. So convenient

When measuring your oil, being consistent is key. If you let the car warm all the way up, then turn it off, wait a few seconds and read the dipstick, you'll get a slightly different reading than if you warm it up and wait 5 mins before reading. Just be consistent.

g6civcx · 08-23-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Yeah with my oil cooler setup (very similar) it takes exactly 4qts... it's slightly above the middle, and stays about 1/16" below the H mark after driving. So convenient

When measuring your oil, being consistent is key. If you let the car warm all the way up, then turn it off, wait a few seconds and read the dipstick, you'll get a slightly different reading than if you warm it up and wait 5 mins before reading. Just be consistent.

On my personal car, I would wait overnight and check it in the morning on leveled surface.

When I was doing oil changes for customers, I would start up their engine and check for leak. Then I would clean up everything. I check the oil only one time before the car leaves and top off what I think should be in it.

Time is money so speed is key at oil change places.

08-23-2008, 07:35 PM	#1
burnsauto Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,153 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 5 reviews	How many quarts? Alright guys, I just finished up my oil cooler setup, and was curious about how many quarts to use. my setup. S13 SR20DET -tomei oil block -earls 19 row intercooler (about 9"x6") -greddy relocation/thermostat -around 6-7 feet of -10 line -stock OEM oil pan any input on how many quarts of oil I should run? __________________

08-23-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	It will probably take 4 instead of the 3.75 or so that it normaly does. Just fill it and check the dipstick... __________________

08-23-2008, 07:52 PM	#4
burnsauto Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,153 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 5 reviews	alright cool. I'll start out with 4 and go from there. __________________

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singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,531 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I think you should invest in a greddy oil pan so you wont have any oil starvation problems when you're hitting the corners. Just my 02 __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

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GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Yeah with my oil cooler setup (very similar) it takes exactly 4qts... it's slightly above the middle, and stays about 1/16" below the H mark after driving. So convenient When measuring your oil, being consistent is key. If you let the car warm all the way up, then turn it off, wait a few seconds and read the dipstick, you'll get a slightly different reading than if you warm it up and wait 5 mins before reading. Just be consistent. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

08-23-2008, 07:46 PM	#3
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Underfill what you think you should put in by 1 quart. Start the engine for several minutes and check for leak. Turn off engine. Wait several minutes. Check oil level and add sparingly. Wait several minutes. Check. Add. Repeat until satisfied.

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