I just changed my oil and replaced 5 qts of oil. When I wipe the dipstick and return it to the tube it comes back bone dry. It doesn't appear to be leaking oil anywhere, no spots on the street or leakage on the underside. Any help is appreciated.

 

some take a little over 6 quarts

 

With the filter change mine will take nearly 7 quarts. I just buy 2 gallons of oil for each change.

...Lee

 

So, keep adding little by little until the shy oil starts to appear on the dipstick.

For a turboed engine, I use full-synthetic 10W-30/10W-40, unless I live in a frigid region. I then use 5W-30. For N/A engine, I use regular 10W-30 or 5W-30 in frigid climate. Make sure to use the OEM filter made by MANN (either made in Argentina or Germany).


JPN

 

Thanks. I do replace the filter with every oil change but it's never required more than 5 qts. I'll try adding more oil little by little. It is a non-turbo engine that always gets 10w-30. Thanks again

 

You sure the dipstick is going in all way? I would think you would see some oil on the dipstick after putting 5 qts.