how much oil do i need for an oil change on a GC8's EJ20 engine ???

thanks

 

4.5 litres including the filter change. Dont forget to fill up the new filter with oil before you install it. Takes a while to fill it completely.

Les

 

what Les said

 

thanks guys, i dont have time to do the filter.how much oil do i need for a change without filter

 

Doesnt take no longer to do the filter as well and then it will all be nice and clean....

 

thanks for the concern,the real problem is i have my sva on friday,and i cant go to the dealership and get the part.as i have 21 other things to fix.

 

According to some wizened heads on here, you should also disconnect the crank sensor after the oil change, and prior to starting the car for first time.
Turn the car over for 20 seconds after oil light goes out.
reconnect crank sensor.

 

As advised by greasemonkey:


1) Warm engine
2) Drain old oil from sump
3) Remove old filter
4) Pre-fill new filter with fresh oil. Fill and keep filling until it won't take anymore.
5) Apply new filter
6) Apply new washer to sump plug and tighten
7) Fill engine oil filler to mid-way between two holes on the dipstick
8) Disconnect crank sensor
9) (Preferably) remove spark plugs
10) Dry crank engine at least until oil pressure light extinguishes - ideally for 20 seconds or so more.
11) Refit spark plugs
12) Refit crank sensor plug
13) Start engine, leave to idle for a good minute or so before driving for oil pressure to stabilise
14) Check sump plug and filter seal for adequate tightness/leaks
15) Go for slow drive until engine fully warmed
16) Top engine oil to upper hole
17) Check sump plug and filter seal for adequate tightness/leaks

 

TBH its not going to fail for old oil. Do it with a new OE filter afterwards.