Just did an oil change on a 1991 Corolla Wagon.
Amsoil's fluid capacity shows 3.4 quarts (with filter). 2.8 quarts has it to the max full line. The owner's manual has no capacity. It just says use 10w-30 for normal application and has standard oil change directions.
Dipstick has the correct part number on it. Filter used is K&N-1003. I suppose the dipstick tube could have been replaced, but, how likely is that?
Thoughts?
Since it's a fairly low capacity to begin with, putting in another .6 quarts seems like a fair amount over. Of course, if it's really a 3.4 capacity, then .6 seems a significant amount down.
*sigh*
On a related note, it's not the first time an older Toyota's actual capacity doesn't match what is printed.
I've done oil changes on 4 22R/22RE Celicas over the last few years. Stated capacity is 4.9 quarts (Amsoil's site).
All four take 3.3 - 3.5 total. That's a big difference. How likely is it all four cars have some issue and are 'off'?
Amsoil's fluid capacity shows 3.4 quarts (with filter). 2.8 quarts has it to the max full line. The owner's manual has no capacity. It just says use 10w-30 for normal application and has standard oil change directions.
Dipstick has the correct part number on it. Filter used is K&N-1003. I suppose the dipstick tube could have been replaced, but, how likely is that?
Thoughts?
Since it's a fairly low capacity to begin with, putting in another .6 quarts seems like a fair amount over. Of course, if it's really a 3.4 capacity, then .6 seems a significant amount down.
*sigh*
On a related note, it's not the first time an older Toyota's actual capacity doesn't match what is printed.
I've done oil changes on 4 22R/22RE Celicas over the last few years. Stated capacity is 4.9 quarts (Amsoil's site).
All four take 3.3 - 3.5 total. That's a big difference. How likely is it all four cars have some issue and are 'off'?