[Randry]

I got an oil change yesterday and I brought in my own case of Mobil 1 (6 quarts). I get the car back and there is one qt left. I check the oil level and it is quite a bit above the F line. The book says to put 4.1 qts and I called the dealer back and he said they typically put 4.6-4.8 qts. Any opinions? I'm pretty annoyed and going back today so they can drain the excess out. What damage could be caused by an extra qt?

[sleepsindirt]

just drain it your self?

[STi_FTW]

4.8 with filter, Engine Oil Change 04 STi

I used the above guide over the weekend and I filled mine right at about 4.8

[Igetitpoppin]

Nothing is wrongg with putting a little more, excess oil just burns. And i've found Mobil 1 burns quite easily so you should be fine

[will12345]

Originally Posted by Igetzitpoppin

Nothing is wrongg with putting a little more, excess oil just burns. And i've found Mobil 1 burns quite easily so you should be fine

Yea, you should be fine..i think it starts to wash the crank at about 5.6 qts..i wouldnt put in more than 5, but i put 5 in every oil change for the last 4 years and never had a problem

[Randry]

Alright, thanks guys...that makes me feel better about it. I saw 4.1 in the manual and then saw how high it looked on the stick and was concerned. I've only had the car for 2 months so this was my first oil change. I would change it myself, but I live in a condo in CA, so I have limited resources for doing things myself which sucks.

[HarlanPepper]

Yeah, I just give them 5 quarts so I know that they can't put in more than .2 qt more than necessary. The good places will give you back the 0.2 qt so you know they did it right.

I also can't be bothered changing my own oil when I can pay someone else to do it for me. Plus, all my records are updated to MySubaru so I don't have to waste time logging that stuff, either. The convenience makes a difference when you're a grad student and can barely find time to feed yourself.

[Wes]

I put in 4.9 quarts and its a little bit above the F mark but id rather have it be a little too much than a little too little

[shockey`]

Originally Posted by WESTI

I put in 4.9 quarts and its a little bit above the F mark but id rather have it be a little too much than a little too little

actually, too little is better than too full.

[Wes]

Originally Posted by shockey`

actually, too little is better than too full.

i said a little (.1 qt), not a full quart

[JAYMAC10]

My manual says 4.2 qt's or 4L of oil... Just did my about 5 min ago! I only put in 4 bottles.

[JAYMAC10]

Oh, and i would ask the dealer to give me 1 bottle back as they used too much!

[Metric Gerry]

Dude... Your a asshole.... You don't deserve to drive a subaru. Go buy another VW you freak. 4.2 quarts huh? and you only put in 4 quarts. Let me guess,, you didn't change the filter... It's fine if the oil is a cunt hair over the line.It's not going to do anything, your gonna loose it in a few miles anyways.. People make me sick..
Oh and go read some more posts on how to change oil.... Are you serious????? reading a post on how to change oil.. The subaru community is falling apart due to a invasion
of flip flop wearing metrosexuals...
You show me on a bottle of castrol GTX "real oil" where it says .9 .... get a life you morons...

[techie]

Originally Posted by Randry

I got an oil change yesterday and I brought in my own case of Mobil 1 (6 quarts). I get the car back and there is one qt left. I check the oil level and it is quite a bit above the F line. The book says to put 4.1 qts and I called the dealer back and he said they typically put 4.6-4.8 qts. Any opinions? I'm pretty annoyed and going back today so they can drain the excess out. What damage could be caused by an extra qt?

You have got to be ****ing joking???

Do you bring your STI back if the air in the tires are low? How about if that turbo is a bit too loud, do you ask the dealer to turn the volume down??

.....be sure to tell your dealer that when you go in reverse, you're getting reverse boost.

[Digitalfiend]

Originally Posted by Metric Gerry

Dude... Your a asshole.... You don't deserve to drive a subaru. Go buy another VW you freak. 4.2 quarts huh? and you only put in 4 quarts. Let me guess,, you didn't change the filter... It's fine if the oil is a cunt hair over the line.It's not going to do anything, your gonna loose it in a few miles anyways.. People make me sick..
Oh and go read some more posts on how to change oil.... Are you serious????? reading a post on how to change oil.. The subaru community is falling apart due to a invasion
of flip flop wearing metrosexuals...
You show me on a bottle of castrol GTX "real oil" where it says .9 .... get a life you morons...

Originally Posted by techie

You have got to be ****ing joking???

Do you bring your STI back if the air in the tires are low? How about if that turbo is a bit too loud, do you ask the dealer to turn the volume down??

.....be sure to tell your dealer that when you go in reverse, you're getting reverse boost.

Tone it down. That was completely unnecessary.