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YOUR RESEARCHQuick question regarding an oil change...
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In the past, it was handled either under warranty, or changed when I had my IMS bearing installed.
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I used Motul large plastic hand gripped bottles and used almost two of them in one oil change.
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I used Motul large plastic hand gripped bottles and used almost two of them in one oil change.
Check digital oil level sensor/sender system is working ok
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By this method of adding exactly the specified amount of oil can the techs then double check the digital oil level sensor/sender system is working ok.
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They are in my storage/rental garage off site, so I can't check the label easily right now due to the foot problem.
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I plan on start doing them myself, but I just had a foot operation in early May, and I am still recovering. I had purchased some factory filters and several of the "Large" Motul oil brand containers. They are in my storage/rental garage off site, so I can't check the label easily right now due to the foot problem.
I *think* they are 4 liter in size - they have a grip on the bottle, and it's pretty heavy.
The shop that is going to do my change only stocks Mobile 1, so they said they don't mind if I bring my own oil.
My stupid question is this - how many of these large bottles do I need to complete the oil change in my 04 40th AE? I heard (might be incorrect - you never know) that the M96 hold 9 quarts. I guess I could go to a liter/quart conversion site, but I am unsure if the 9 quarts is correct, and obviously I don't want to bring too little. When the oil was on sale a few months ago I picked up around 6 of these large bottles.
Thanks for any help to my newb oil change question. In the past, it was handled either under warranty, or changed when I had my IMS bearing installed.
Regards,
Steve
I used Motul large plastic hand gripped bottles and used almost two of them in one oil change. 'Motul Excess' I think they were called 5/40 full synthetic. I changed mine every 5000 miles. You should have enough with two bottles.
If the bottle holds 4 liters you'll need roughly 2.25 bottles if the engine requires 9 liters of oil.
No need to cut it that close. When I take my cars in for an oil/filter service and I supply the oil -- Mobil 1 5w-50 -- I have 2 cases -- 6 quarts each case or 12 quarts -- of oil in the car.
The techs know to add the right amount -- which may or may not be what is in the owners manual. The unused bottles are left in the car along with a partially full bottle which I use to top up the oil level when it drops over the 5K miles I drive between oil/filter services.
Adding the right amount is the way the techs verify the oil level sensor/sensor system is working properly.
For instance, in the case of my Turbo the steps to drain/refill the oil include the instruction to add X liters of oil. I can't recall the exact number but say it is 7.8l or IIRC 8.25 quarts of oil.
With this amount of oil added the digital oil level display should show the oil level is at the top most bar the max bar, but not above this.
Or below this.
By this method of adding exactly the specified amount of oil can the techs then double check the digital oil level sensor/sender system is working ok.
Sincerely,
Macster.
