Bad idea. you need some oil in the oil pump - unless the 4.7 is special, it
can't pump air. so it it is completely dry you take the chance of not getting
oil pressure quick enough upon startup. If the oil is that dirty, you might want
to change more often and waste our valuable resource :) (J/K)
-=Mike
MALDBNSF@aol.com wrote:
> When I'm doing a oil change after draing the oil, removed the filter. I'll
> crank the motor just for a split second with out firing it up. I'll get out
> about a cup more of real dirty oil. yech. Before putting the plug back in the
> pan I'll pour 1/2 quart into the motor and that flushs out some more dirty
> oil. on the oil cooler' I also pull the upper hose to allow it to drain the
> dirty oil also.
>
> Just my oily 2 cents worth.
>
> Don
>
> << Not sure - I haven't changed the oil yet :) have you started the engine
> yet?
> the oil passages and oil filter may eat up the last quart.
>
> -=Mike
>
> Jamy wrote:
>
> > Would the 4.7 owners tell me what oil quantity it is supposed to have? My
> > owners manual says 6 quarts, but I have 5 in it and the dipstick is reading
> > full.
> >
> > Is my manual a misprint?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jamy
>
> --
> -=Mike Kuriger
> 1991 Isuzu Impulse RS 1.8
> 2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 4.7
> http://www.isuzu-mods.com
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/NgFQdD9vkNHNg
>
> >>
-- -=Mike Kuriger 1991 Isuzu Impulse RS 1.8 2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 4.7 http://www.isuzu-mods.com http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/NgFQdD9vkNHNg
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