Oil change took almost 8 qts (HEMI)

[5.7Unlimited]

Hey guys I just changed my oil and it took all 7 qts like it says on wkjeeps.com but then it wasnt full at all, took almost 3/4 of one more quart to fill it, anyone else experience this?

some other important facts: yes I started the engine and revved it a bit then shut it off and left it off for more than 1 minute and checked, also it is on very level ground. I pre-oiled the filter, made sure the old seal wasnt on etc, i've changed my oil (on other vehicles) many times before, just not on this one. :confused::confused::confused:

P.S. 7 qts of quaker state full synthetic and the last quart was penzoil platinum full synthetic

[Robert Palmer]

Mine ALWAYS takes that much. Its a HEMI, they are thirsty for oil and gas. :D

[Knightrider03m]

In the future, you may not want to put two or more different types of oil in your engine. Did you put the new oil in your car before or after you removed the old oil filter?

[Marlon_JB2]

I've always been told that it may take up to 30 minutes of standing before an oil level can be accurately checked. I recently changed my oil.... 5 quarts of Valvoline SynPower. And sadly I cannot even enjoy running synthetic at the moment. :(

[5.7Unlimited]

Thanks guys! yeah I removed the old filter first and I wouldnt normally mix oil like that but I had this 'emergency' quart in the back I had to use. I bought the quaker state on sale and only got 7 qts as specified on the website :( SO Elvis how much exactly does yours take? the full 8 quarts or 80% of the 8th one like mine?

[Robert Palmer]

7 1/2 on the dot. ALWAYS

[Scottina06]

you probably let it drain better than a mechanic or oil change facility would let it....thats probably the difference.

[chefalan23]

on my mustang the manual said 6 quarts but it always needed 6 and 1/2 so i would do 6 quarts of mobile 1 plus 1 bottle of stp and that was usually perfect

[Dylans3960ccs]

mine takes 6 quarts...

[Knightrider03m]

you probably let it drain better than a mechanic or oil change facility would let it....thats probably the difference.

Agreed. Those 10 minute lube jobs always have a down side to it

[Marlon_JB2]

Whenever I change my own oil, I always make sure that absolutely NOTHING drips anymore. So it usually takes a while for it all to drain out.

When I start up my engine, it usually ticks for about a second or two, then runs like normal. I never hear that noise when the dealer does.

5 quarts fills up my 3.7L exactly.

[JeepGuy026]

i think mine takes 8 never used the 8th bottle fully, but most of it. I think its Normal.

[NHWK05]

I will never bring my jeep to a shop for an oil change. I use royal purple and i use it for 5 months or 5k miles, i have it worked out so well that i change it just before snow flys and then i can go all winter w/o a change unless i drive more for some reason. (since i dont have a garage to do it in)

[blackpepper]

I just got an oil change today Pennzoil full synthetic @ 7.5 quarts ... Last time the records said they only added 7.25 and this time the records said that the Jeep had 1/2 a quart missing...

[Frankie]

7 1/2 on the dot. ALWAYS

You watch them do it? LOL :lol:

[Denny boy]

my grampas hemi takes 7.5 quarts with new filter.

4.0 takes 6.5 exactly when i use a fram filter its 6 but when i use the mopar filter its 6.5 full synthetic valvoline

[HEMIBeast]

What filter is everyone using?

[Matt]

What filter is everyone using?

Either Mopar or Mobil 1... whatever one is in stock.

[HEMIBeast]

Cool thanks bro!! With some vehicles people say stay away from x type of filter and i just wanted to be safe. I know.... its only a filter. Ok :D

[Matt]

Cool thanks bro!! With some vehicles people say stay away from x type of filter and i just wanted to be safe. I know.... its only a filter. Ok :D

haha, yeah. I do hear bad things about Fram, just FYI.

[blackpepper]

What filter is everyone using?

K/N filter.. been using them since my first car.. wait I never had a car.. since my first Jeep.

[Robert Palmer]

Mobil 1 or K&N filter.

The Frams are complete basura.

[blackpepper]

The oil change today took exactly eight (8) quarts .. Mobil 1 5w20

I'll change it again in another 7500 miles.

[Milous]

Interesting, first I have ever heard of a Hemi "taking" more than the factory spec'd 7 quarts...

[dsalinas]

K&N gold oil filters, comes with a large bolt head on top of filter to tighten. very convenient design.

[SvenskaJeepGuy]

What filter is everyone using?
mopar, but i am thinking of switching to k&n

[Scottina06]

I use the K&N gold as well from day one

[SvenskaJeepGuy]

how much are the k&n filters? i get mopars for $5 each at the dealer

[Scottina06]

I pay about $10 at advanced auto

[JDubya]

I use PureONE oil filters, they're supposed to be one of the best.

[LTrainGC]

I've always used PureONE filters as well.

Check out this post about filters I just made

http://www.jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=5778

[blackpepper]

K/N cost me $15

Mious - I stood there and watched .. after the 7th quart he started the engine, reved it and then checked the levels. It needed the 8th quart.

[BenReardon]

Yeah, I actually just did my oil as well. Took just under 8 quarts. Mobil 1 full synthetic and Mobil 1 filter. Once you go synthetic, you can't go back I heard. I will bever change anyways. Its good to be 1.

[Hemi WK]

That's very strange. Mine is full with 7 quarts. If I check it right after changing it's a little low but after sitting a few hours it's full.

[blackpepper]

Hmm maybe they added a bigger oil pan like they added a bigger gas tank in the 2007 :rolleyes: