I finished draining, replaced filter, and proceeded to refill. Takes 4.5 qts. for my VQ35. As I reached for the final quart, of which I would pour in half, it was empty! So I already had 5 quarts in. Just spaced it off while on auto pilot I guess.
So I set about debating with myself whether to, and how to correct the situation. Being anal like most of you (you are reading this website), I decided to drain some out. I held a bottle (S2K) up to the drain hole and caught most of it while spilling some, then spilled a little more getting the plug back into the hole. Filled the bottle up to about 3/4, then put most of that back in after guessing at the spillage. Checking the dipstick later showed the level to be almost perfect. Not much hurt but my pride.
What did surprise me was how dark the 'fresh oil' was coming out. I assume it was scrubbing the residue out of the bottom of the pan, but it surprised me never-the-less. When I checked the dipstick later, the oil looked very good. I assume because the residue was now mixed in over the whole 4.5 qts.
Thought some of you might appreciate the story, also wondering how many think I just created more mess than I needed to.
Mike
So I set about debating with myself whether to, and how to correct the situation. Being anal like most of you (you are reading this website), I decided to drain some out. I held a bottle (S2K) up to the drain hole and caught most of it while spilling some, then spilled a little more getting the plug back into the hole. Filled the bottle up to about 3/4, then put most of that back in after guessing at the spillage. Checking the dipstick later showed the level to be almost perfect. Not much hurt but my pride.
What did surprise me was how dark the 'fresh oil' was coming out. I assume it was scrubbing the residue out of the bottom of the pan, but it surprised me never-the-less. When I checked the dipstick later, the oil looked very good. I assume because the residue was now mixed in over the whole 4.5 qts.
Thought some of you might appreciate the story, also wondering how many think I just created more mess than I needed to.
Mike