Engine oil level question

[Jim/GA]

Originally Posted by fred93

I changed the oil on a 29 Tudor.

Les Andrews Handbook states that it will take 4-1/2 quarts when changing the oil.

I put in a little over 4 quarts and the dip stick shows about 3/16" over the full mark.

Question is: Do I add another 1/2 quart and remark the dip stick? OR what?

No, do not remark the dip stick and don't add any more oil. In fact, try to take some oil out.

If you overfill the engine, the rear main seal will usually leak more.

[fred93]

Originally Posted by Jim/GA

No, do not remark the dip stick and don't add any more oil. In fact, try to take some oil out.

If you overfill the engine, the rear main seal will usually leak more.

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So how much oil goes in after draining out old oil?


Andrews says 4-1/2 quarts.