Originally Posted By: skyship
Originally Posted By: TallPaul
Look in your owner's manual. I have seen some that allow a quarter inch or so over on initial refill. You may be fine. At any rate it is not that much over. So long as you don't see foaming in the oil on the dipstick after a run, it is not an issue. Next time you go for an oil change, specify they only install 4 quarts.
Not worth messing with. Pulling filter is messy and drastic for this small amount. Cracking the drain is fine, but if you drop the plug, good bye oil unless you can reach it while your thumb is over the hole. Then if you are going to all that trouble, may as well have changed it yourself.
Probably not a problem, BUT it's worth asking a dealer. When you get an oil change I would always say how much oil you want adding to avoid foul ups. Just check the total capacity and deduct 10% for the figure, as topping up is easier than draining.
The subaru oil filter I use is about as small a filter as I could ever use, so the amount of oil needed after every oil change will never change, even if I switch to a different filter. For the first oil change or two, I added 4 quarts and checked periodically until it read full on the dipstick. After the first couple of oil changes, though, you should have the volume down, and just add how much is necessary.
I did check again after installing the Fumoto valve, but 5 quarts was good then, too. So, I'm back to dumping in 5 quarts, check the level, start and run the car, shut down, and do one final check before moving on with my day.