M mobilaltima Joined Feb 3, 2011 Messages 1,426 Location Golden Meadow, LA Oct 23, 2011 #1 the suv in question is a 2008 crv. the manual says 4.4 quarts of oil but ive read and heard that the capacity is 5.3 quarts. can some one verify this? this is my cousins vehicle i usually put 4.5 qts and it puts it halfway between low and full.
the suv in question is a 2008 crv. the manual says 4.4 quarts of oil but ive read and heard that the capacity is 5.3 quarts. can some one verify this? this is my cousins vehicle i usually put 4.5 qts and it puts it halfway between low and full.
Quattro Pete Joined Oct 30, 2002 Messages 42,384 Location Great Lakes Oct 23, 2011 #2 4.5 quarts according to Amsoil.
B beast3300 Joined Dec 24, 2009 Messages 3,181 Location Ohio Oct 23, 2011 #3 4.5 is what I put in those.
M mobilaltima Thread starter Joined Feb 3, 2011 Messages 1,426 Location Golden Meadow, LA Oct 23, 2011 #4 alright thanks guys
H HTSS_TR Joined Apr 17, 2006 Messages 19,528 Location Lake Forest, CA Oct 24, 2011 #5 If you put in 1/2 quarts less than capacity in winter months the oil will get to operating temperature quicker, in spring pour in 1/2 quart.
If you put in 1/2 quarts less than capacity in winter months the oil will get to operating temperature quicker, in spring pour in 1/2 quart.
A ajchien Joined Mar 22, 2008 Messages 647 Location los angeles Oct 24, 2011 #6 Yes. Capacity should be the 5.3qts you quoted. The oil change is 4.4 qts. They're assuming 0.9 qts is left in the engine during an oil change.
Yes. Capacity should be the 5.3qts you quoted. The oil change is 4.4 qts. They're assuming 0.9 qts is left in the engine during an oil change.
M mobilaltima Thread starter Joined Feb 3, 2011 Messages 1,426 Location Golden Meadow, LA Oct 24, 2011 #7 so ill be safe putting 4.5 qts in?
ahoier Joined Feb 3, 2010 Messages 1,724 Location Cocoa, FL Oct 24, 2011 #8 Yes. As long as the oil level is "above" the _add_ line you are safe. Better to under-fill, than overfill, IMHO anyways
Yes. As long as the oil level is "above" the _add_ line you are safe. Better to under-fill, than overfill, IMHO anyways