Oil Capacity??

Nickscott89 · 03-11-2010, 11:25 AM

I am getting ready to do my first oil change on my 12v and since I dont have the manual or anything I just want to be sure I put the correct amount of oil in it, including the filter.

Begle1 · 03-11-2010, 11:31 AM

Three gallons plus one quart.

***Diesel_Addiction*** · 03-11-2010, 11:51 AM

Nickscott89 · 03-11-2010, 12:34 PM

So by the chart it says it holds 12.5 quarts so 13 quarts would be good, I put 13 quarts in my 24v but I wasnt sure that the 12v was the same, I figured it was but I would rather play it safe!!!!

dpuckett · 03-11-2010, 01:23 PM

I just buy 3 gallons, fill the filter, put it on. Dump the rest in the crank case and go for another 5K mi.

DP

5.9fan · 03-12-2010, 05:16 PM

definately remember to pre-fill the oil filter.

Nickscott89 · 03-12-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5.9fan

definately remember to pre-fill the oil filter.

Why?? I have changed oil in stuff hundreds of times and I dont pre-fill the filters.

dpuckett · 03-12-2010, 08:39 PM

Pre-filling helps prevent dry start-ups, and with a quart to fill up, it's a pretty long dry start.

Now, it has been argued that today's oils are of a high enough quality to make pre-filling unnecessary, and then you add the remote possibility of getting some gunk in the clean side of the filter as you're filling it. To each his own. I put about half a quart in mine, making absolutely sure nothing gets in the clean side of the filter, then screw it on.

DP

Nickscott89 · 03-12-2010, 09:47 PM

Good info!!!! I could see both sides of the argument I suppose but I believe I will be filling mine from now on!!!!

Richie O · 03-12-2010, 09:52 PM

I always prefill when I can. Some of my big stuff have huge filters on them. Some are close to a gallon. It helps get the oil going sooner. And I always dump 3 gallons in my b's also.

CHEMMINS · 03-12-2010, 10:34 PM

My question is....why does it state that the engine takes a litre more with an auto over the 5 speed? Different rads?

5.9fan · 03-12-2010, 11:02 PM

it takes extra COOLANT because the autos have a liquid to liquid transmission cooler.

03-11-2010, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nickscott89 Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bremen, IN Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 132 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews Nickscott89's Truck Pics	Oil Capacity?? I am getting ready to do my first oil change on my 12v and since I dont have the manual or anything I just want to be sure I put the correct amount of oil in it, including the filter. __________________ 2002 6 speed HO, Edge Juice with attitude, Raptor 150, 200hp JL Machine injectors, AFE Intake, FB 5" straight pipe, SB DD 3250, and other goodies!!!!! 1996 12 valve 5 speed, fuel plate, 8" CAT Stack, 100 hp injectors, 4K's etc....

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Begle1 Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Capo Beach, California Posts: 3,557 Thanks: 3 Thanked 188 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Begle1's Truck Pics	Three gallons plus one quart. __________________ Sarah McLachlan fact #10: Sarah McLachlan killed Paul McCartney.

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03-11-2010, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nickscott89 Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bremen, IN Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 132 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews Nickscott89's Truck Pics	So by the chart it says it holds 12.5 quarts so 13 quarts would be good, I put 13 quarts in my 24v but I wasnt sure that the 12v was the same, I figured it was but I would rather play it safe!!!! __________________ 2002 6 speed HO, Edge Juice with attitude, Raptor 150, 200hp JL Machine injectors, AFE Intake, FB 5" straight pipe, SB DD 3250, and other goodies!!!!! 1996 12 valve 5 speed, fuel plate, 8" CAT Stack, 100 hp injectors, 4K's etc....

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dpuckett Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Girardeau MO Posts: 720 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews dpuckett's Truck Pics	I just buy 3 gallons, fill the filter, put it on. Dump the rest in the crank case and go for another 5K mi. DP __________________ 93 W250 xcab LE 300K. Built auto, HX35/40-16 turbo, ISSPRO fuel pressure and pyro. Other goodies and updates coming......

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5.9fan Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 760 Thanks: 33 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews 5.9fan's Truck Pics	definately remember to pre-fill the oil filter. __________________ 1993 D350 dually, automatic. starwheel and afc adjusted other rides: 1956 Packard patrician police car. 1955 Packard patrician sedan.

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dpuckett Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Girardeau MO Posts: 720 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews dpuckett's Truck Pics	Pre-filling helps prevent dry start-ups, and with a quart to fill up, it's a pretty long dry start. Now, it has been argued that today's oils are of a high enough quality to make pre-filling unnecessary, and then you add the remote possibility of getting some gunk in the clean side of the filter as you're filling it. To each his own. I put about half a quart in mine, making absolutely sure nothing gets in the clean side of the filter, then screw it on. DP __________________ 93 W250 xcab LE 300K. Built auto, HX35/40-16 turbo, ISSPRO fuel pressure and pyro. Other goodies and updates coming......

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Nickscott89 Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bremen, IN Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 132 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews Nickscott89's Truck Pics	Good info!!!! I could see both sides of the argument I suppose but I believe I will be filling mine from now on!!!! __________________ 2002 6 speed HO, Edge Juice with attitude, Raptor 150, 200hp JL Machine injectors, AFE Intake, FB 5" straight pipe, SB DD 3250, and other goodies!!!!! 1996 12 valve 5 speed, fuel plate, 8" CAT Stack, 100 hp injectors, 4K's etc....

03-12-2010, 09:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Richie O Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 973 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Richie O's Truck Pics	I always prefill when I can. Some of my big stuff have huge filters on them. Some are close to a gallon. It helps get the oil going sooner. And I always dump 3 gallons in my b's also. __________________ 89 dodge 3/4 4x4, A727 ,3.07 gears, factory L S , powerstroke intercooler, S300, stans exaust with stainless tailpipe, fuel power screw turned?, fuel pin turned to deepest, 3 turns smoke screw, 1/2 turn down on starwheel. 93 W250 ex cab, 6X16's, 60 GDS, rag

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CHEMMINS Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews CHEMMINS's Truck Pics	My question is....why does it state that the engine takes a litre more with an auto over the 5 speed? Different rads?

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5.9fan Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 760 Thanks: 33 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews 5.9fan's Truck Pics	it takes extra COOLANT because the autos have a liquid to liquid transmission cooler. __________________ 1993 D350 dually, automatic. starwheel and afc adjusted other rides: 1956 Packard patrician police car. 1955 Packard patrician sedan.

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