| Author |
Message |
evillrdnikon
Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2014
Posts: 180
Location: Las Vegas
|
 Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:07 am Post subject: Engine oil capacities |
 |
|
Is there a list or chart somewhere that shows the engine oil capacities for different engine sizes?(I.e. 2275 take 12 quarts)
I have a 2275cc engine and I have no clue how's much oil I need to put into it when I do my oil change. However I know I need at least 1.5 qts from my sump that's added on. If this has been answered I am sorry, but I used the search function above and was having difficulties finding and answer. Thanks in advance. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
UK Luke 72
Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2011
Posts: 2875
Location: Little Britain
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
evillrdnikon
Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2014
Posts: 180
Location: Las Vegas
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:50 am Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
| UK Luke 72 wrote: |
| Its a but of trial and error as people have differing capacities if oil sumps, hoses to and from full flow, coolers etc... Your vest bet would be to put the stock amount in plus your 1.5 quarts and check the dipstick. Run it and then check it again... Its not as simple as you might have hoped. |
Thank you you. That isn't probably the most constructive response I have had. Thank you |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
67rustavenger
Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015
Posts: 10838
Location: Oregon
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
| evillrdnikon wrote: |
| UK Luke 72 wrote: |
| Its a but of trial and error as people have differing capacities if oil sumps, hoses to and from full flow, coolers etc... Your vest bet would be to put the stock amount in plus your 1.5 quarts and check the dipstick. Run it and then check it again... Its not as simple as you might have hoped. |
Thank you you. That isn't probably the most constructive response I have had. Thank you |
Dude, what did you expect?
2.5 +1.5=4 qts. Start your engine and let it come up to temp. Shut it down and let it rest for ten minutes.
Check the oil level by
1- removing the dipstick wiping it then inserting it into the case.
2- Pull it back out and read the level again. Never trust the first look.
3- Add oil as needed to get it to the proper level by performing steps 1-2-3 until you have achieved the correct oil level.
It takes a little effort to get it correct. Different ACVW engine configurations can have different oil capacities. Mine does not hold 4qts. But it does take 3.5qts to get the oil to the full mark on the dipstick.
_________________
I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Dale M.
Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006
Posts: 20771
Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
Lets see...
2.7 quarts main sump..
3.5 quarts in deep sump.
1(+) pints in small filter or 1.5 pints in long filter (for filter pump)...
That is just a tad bit under 7 quarts... Put in 6 and check dipstick and top up...
Dale
_________________
“Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns"
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
============================================================
All suggestions and advice are purely my own opinion. You are free to ignore them if you wish ... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Glenn 
Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001
Posts: 79257
Location: Sneaking up behind you
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
| evillrdnikon wrote: |
| UK Luke 72 wrote: |
| Its a but of trial and error as people have differing capacities if oil sumps, hoses to and from full flow, coolers etc... Your vest bet would be to put the stock amount in plus your 1.5 quarts and check the dipstick. Run it and then check it again... Its not as simple as you might have hoped. |
Thank you you. That isn't probably the most constructive response I have had. Thank you |
Actually it is the most constructive.
Displacement has nothing to do with oil capacity.
fill it to the top of the dipstick, run it for a minute and let it settle. then top it up.
It ain't rocket science.
_________________
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
Member #1009
#BlueSquare
עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
heimlich
VWNOS.com
Joined: November 20, 2016
Posts: 7421
Location: Houston, Texas
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
| At minimum, check it every time you fill up with gas too. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Motor60
Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2014
Posts: 625
Location: SoCal
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
| I have also heard, with an external oil sump, NOT to fill to the top mark...Ive been told to only fill up halfway between the top mark and lower mark...How true is this? Cuz that's how ive been doing it. But if not, I have no problem filling up to the top mark... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
richierich
Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2004
Posts: 912
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
| Motor60 wrote: |
| I have also heard, with an external oil sump, NOT to fill to the top mark...Ive been told to only fill up halfway between the top mark and lower mark...How true is this? Cuz that's how ive been doing it. But if not, I have no problem filling up to the top mark... |
Man, you'll get a hundred answers on that one. Everywhere from bottom of the stick to the top mark and anything in between. Personally I go half way between the bottom and top mark on the stick. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jason
Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2002
Posts: 3462
Location: Garage
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
| You could probably over fill it and be fine. How much oil bleeds off into the sump that isn't there when running? Just add the stock 3 ish, 1.5 for sump and 1 for filter. As long as the oil stays above the suction your good. If your in the marks your above the suction. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
gt1953
Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002
Posts: 13946
Location: White Mountains Arizona
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
My one engine, 1.5 qt sump full flowed with 1 qt filter. So my math is 2.5 qts+ 1.5 qts + 1qt = 5 qts. Now the engine like 4.5 qts and stays at that level.
Never over fill it.
_________________
Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
evillrdnikon
Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2014
Posts: 180
Location: Las Vegas
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Engine oil capacities |
|
|
| Glenn wrote: |
| evillrdnikon wrote: |
| UK Luke 72 wrote: |
| Its a but of trial and error as people have differing capacities if oil sumps, hoses to and from full flow, coolers etc... Your vest bet would be to put the stock amount in plus your 1.5 quarts and check the dipstick. Run it and then check it again... Its not as simple as you might have hoped. |
Thank you you. That isn't probably the most constructive response I have had. Thank you |
Actually it is the most constructive.
Displacement has nothing to do with oil capacity.
fill it to the top of the dipstick, run it for a minute and let it settle. then top it up.
It ain't rocket science. |
Meant to say that it was constructive. Autocorrect on my phone. Sorry. Thanks guys for the information! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
