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Title: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: Paladin on April 01, 2008, 12:52:23 AM
So tonight I went out to change my oil. After running down my list to make sure I had all my new filters ready etc I put a container under the pan and dropped the bolt. Then I remembered Dallas' advice to warm the oil so it'll flow easier so I started the engine and then went back to make sure all was flowing well.

Now here is my question, how much oil is in there anyway? I think I got it warmed up enough to flow but I'm not sure, can I shut her down now?



Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on April 01, 2008, 03:11:43 AM
By now you should know,........................(7 Gal)>>>>>>>>>Dan
Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: Hartley on April 01, 2008, 04:47:52 AM
I hope you didn't pull a "DUH" or "DAM"
and try running the engine to pump all that oil out....


Drain Plug IN and warm engine first.. Then engine off then drain plug... DUH....

Otherwise a Dumb Arse Maneuver... ( spell check blanked out on that one.. )


Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: Dallas on April 01, 2008, 05:17:03 AM
Quote from: Paladin on April 01, 2008, 12:52:23 AM
So tonight I went out to change my oil. After running down my list to make sure I had all my new filters ready etc I put a container under the pan and dropped the bolt. Then I remembered Dallas' advice to warm the oil so it'll flow easier so I started the engine and then went back to make sure all was flowing well.

Now here is my question, how much oil is in there anyway? I think I got it warmed up enough to flow but I'm not sure, can I shut her down now?





Ummm, I think I said to run the engie to warm the oil before pulling the drain plug.

And..... there is always one more quart of oil in the engine than you have room for in your drain pan.

If the engine has been running without oil in it, I don't think you'll have to worry too much about shutting it down. It will do that all by itself, especially if the low oil pressure shut down sensor isn't working.
Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: buddydawg on April 01, 2008, 05:29:46 AM
I think this one can be filed under April 1.  I hope so anyway....
Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: Dreamscape on April 01, 2008, 05:43:13 AM
A bunch! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Dont' forget to shut er down after the oil is all out!!! :D

Happy Trails,

Paul
Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: HighTechRedneck on April 01, 2008, 05:52:21 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D April Fools  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: Paladin on April 01, 2008, 06:10:06 AM
Hehe...




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Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: buddydawg on April 01, 2008, 08:51:40 AM
That was a good one!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: lloyd on April 01, 2008, 08:57:09 AM
Had me going, I thought no one really is going to that are they???  ::)
Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: Bob Gil on April 01, 2008, 10:49:11 AM
I think there are some out there that would but I hope none of them are members here.
Title: Re: How much oil does a 8v71 hold anyway?
Post by: Don Fairchild on April 01, 2008, 03:06:31 PM
 
The amount of oil you use depends on weather you reinstalled the drain plug or not. BTDT

lol

Don