Not to metion when you take the oil filter off-the engine pukes out a good
cup of oil also! I've tried turning over the engine after the oil is
drained-helps some-but there is still a mess!
Brent
>From: MALDBNSF@aol.com
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: oil level in 4.7
>Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 03:06:03 EST
>
>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
>
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