[V8] 4.2 Oil capacity

[Brandon Hoag]

Fleet Farm has M1 on sale for $6.xx right now. I almost got that... But
then I saw the Citgo for $1.29. I'll go stock up on the M1 since everything
else in my fleet gets that. I was going to get some pictures taken on
Sunday night after I washed and waxed it, but it gets dark do damn early
now. I just changed the oxygen sensor now and am in the middle of changing
the oil, maybe I'll go snap done after I'm finished. I have to drive her
all week until I get my bearing for my 5000, and do far, I'm thoroughly
enjoying her. Even the mileage isn't as awful as I expected.
On Oct 13, 2014 6:01 PM, <bkrussow at comcast.net> wrote:

> Brandon,
>
> I agree The Professor, I have used M1 0-W40 in my V8 and in my other VAG
> cars with excellent results. Also stay with the OE or Mann filters because
> they have the proper by-pass valve in them. I would fill to the "upper"
> line on the dip stick. If that's 8 or 8 1/2 Qts then fine. See where it
> settles like the Professor said. I think I would limit the Dino oil to
> 5,000 mile. Now you have time to watch for it on sale and order up another
> filter and washer.
>
> I want to see some pics of the car, and not just a worn through trany
> cooling line.
>
> Bob
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Brandon Hoag" <qu4ttro87 at gmail.com>
> To: "ProfessorGT" <CavalloGT at gmail.com>, "V8 List" <v8 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 3:02:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [V8] 4.2 Oil capacity
>
> I do remember our being discussed a bit. I was sitting in the parking lot
> and decided to ask anyway! I actually ended up getting some basic Citgo
> 10w40... Because it was $1.29 a quart with rebate and I'm cheap. My owners
> manual says 8 quarts so that's what I bought. Imagine a $60k car with oil
> change directions in the owners manual. Not in today's world!
> On Oct 13, 2014 2:54 PM, "ProfessorGT" <CavalloGT at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Brandon,
> >
> > This has been discussed on the forum ad infinitum, however here's my take
> > on it:
> >
> > 15W-40 works but it's too thick for good fuel economy and the tighter
> > tolerances, as experienced with cold start up noise using this weight
> oil.
> > (15W-40 "Diesel" oil has good properties though)
> >
> > In going to a synthetic like M1, I have used the 0W-40 with good results,
> > although it will consume a bit more.
> >
> > eight quarts is where my 3.6L likes to stay. This registers on the stick
> > at the bottom of the safe zone. If I add more it burns it off to that
> > level, where it likes to stay.
> >
> > I remember some banter about the dipstick being calibrated incorrectly,
> > and if you fill it to the full mark on the dip stick it will be 10
> quarts,
> > but when I did this with my previous engine (when I first got the car) it
> > would pump that extra two quarts out rather quickly, and settle at the
> > bottom of the "safe" zone. I have many happy V8 motoring miles this way
> > with no problems.
> >
> > Now I'm SURE there will be all kinds of opinions, from all kinds of
> > "experts" here, but that is my honest, unbiased experiential results, not
> > opinion.
> >
> > Synthetic, of course, (full synthetic that is) is the best way to go if
> > the engine is not a large oil consumer as it is much more resistant to
> > thermal breakdown (oxidation), and it also does a better job lubricating
> > and cooling, as compared to a non-synthetic. It's not that a non-synth is
> > not good, it just breaks down faster and therefore requires more frequent
> > changes. Using a good synth like M1 will easily allow 10K drain intervals
> > with no negatives. Again, facts, not fiction.
> >
> > Enjoy!
> > GT
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 1:56 PM, Brandon Hoag <qu4ttro87 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> I ordered a German filter and crush washers so I can finally change the
> >> oil. Now, how much actually goes into it? I've heard 10 quarts and I've
> >> heard 8.5. Also, recommendations for oil? The 87 5000 gets M1 synthetic
> >> 0W40, and that's on sale right now. Thoughts?
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> > --
> > *Thanks,*
> >
> >
> > *ProfessorGT*
> >
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