First Oil Change

Originally Posted by Billarf

Please explain your rationale on this ............ 5 1/8 quarts (5 quarts, 4 ounces) will bring the oil level mark almost exactly between the dipsticks "Low" and "High" mark holes.. IF the dipstick shows oil on the dipstick at the top hole as mentioned then to me the vehicle is filled with over 5 1/8 qts. of oil. Again, Nissan states 5 1/8 quarts (see manual and pic in manual) which registers mid way between the low and high holes on the dipstick.. IF one fills to the high hole there is more then 5 1/8 qts. of oil in the vehicle plain and simple! Filling with 5 1/8 new oil plus some old oil remaining in the engine, pan then you may see reading above the dipstick reading a little higher then midway between the "Low" and "High" mark holes.. As long as the oil is no higher then the high mark then all is aok but why fill to the high hole routinely if it is not indicated/necessary..............