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Old 06-10-2011, 11:42 PM   #33 (permalink)
Vince's Red-Z
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Originally Posted by wstar View Post
Be careful with how close you run to that H-mark. L<->H on the dipstick is a range. H is not the target. The ideal is somewhere in the middle (I usually shoot for about 2/3 up between L and H), and it's the holes rather than the letters that indicate the range marks. Check while parked on a perfectly level surface with the engine off for at least 10 minutes. If you end up overfilled, your oil will foam and not lubricate/cool as well.
Ahh.., yes you are correct, thanks! Per the manual, it calls for w/oil filter change 5-1/8 quarts, I put 5 quarts even. The oil sits just near the "high" dip stick hole. I was just speaking in general, my dad taught me long ago about the no-no's of over filling.

FYI - Though were not (officially) in summer, it's been very hot this week, I am happy to say, I drive spirited (when safely possible) and my oil temps, even with a/c blowing at times, has not gone over 210*. Gillian is all good!
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