[V8] 1990 V8

[Tim Hollister]

i just did mine today and it took 9qts to show full its a 89 build as well

--- Justin Bowers <justin.bowers at comcast.net> wrote:

> Cobram,
> 
> Mine has a build date of 9/89 and also takes a full 10 quarts to show as
> full on the dipstick.  I've always put 10 quarts in on each oil change and
> also have seen no ill effects...frankly I could never walk away after
> putting in 8.5 quarts because it just seemed to weird to me to do an oil
> change and not have it show as full on the dipstick!
> 
> Justin
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
> cobram at juno.com
> Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 9:15 AM
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Cc: 200q20v at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [V8] 1990 V8
> 
> It's been a while, here it is again:
> 
> ****
> Subject: Engine-Revised Engine Oil Capacity 
> Revised Procedure  Group 17, Number 90-01
>  
> When servicing Audi V8 models it should be noted that the correct amount
> of engine oil should be added when changing the engine oil and oil
> filter.  The factory has changed the recommended engine oil capacity. 
> The correct amount during an oil change (with oil filter) is now 8.5
> quarts (8.0 liters)  of motor oil v/s the previously recommended 10.0
> quarts, (9.5 liters).
>  
> The new recommended procedure is to fill the crankcase with 8.5 quarts
> (8.0 liters) engine oil, start the engine and bring to normal operating
> temperatures.  Then turn off the engine and check the oil level with the
> dipstick.  Add oil if necessary.
>  
> Note:  Corrections to the applicable repair manuals, and owners manuals
> will be forthcoming.
>  ****
> On this note, V8Q #1 has a build date of 05/89 and takes about 10qts to
> get a full dipstick.  After 10+ yrs. of +/- 10 qt oil changes on V8Q #1,
> if something
> was going to happen it I suspect it would have by now.
>  
> BCNU,
> http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/
> There are two types of tragedies in life. One is not getting what you
> want, the other is getting it.
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