Originally Posted By: postjeeprcr
I like to use an old Q Advanced Engine oil bottle.
Those are the best!
I like to use an old Q Advanced Engine oil bottle.
Those are the best!
What do you use for measuring oil or other fluid?
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Originally Posted By: Onmo'Eegusee
I the vehicle that takes 4.5 quarts, I simply dump in 4 quarts from the jug, then start it. Once its verified no leaks, shut it off and top it up.
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If you change oil under the same circumstances all the time on a particular vehicle you get pretty comfortable with what it takes. But seldom if ever is it the capacity of the system. So put in an even number of quarts using the marks on the side of the jug 1/2 Qt or so short of the capacity, run the engine to fill the filter and then top off using the dipstick. You will hit the mark much better that way than blindly pouring in a set amount. On the other hand it will not do any harm to be 1/4 Qt or so over. But the above nails the full mark with no measuring
I the vehicle that takes 4.5 quarts, I simply dump in 4 quarts from the jug, then start it. Once its verified no leaks, shut it off and top it up.
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If you change oil under the same circumstances all the time on a particular vehicle you get pretty comfortable with what it takes. But seldom if ever is it the capacity of the system. So put in an even number of quarts using the marks on the side of the jug 1/2 Qt or so short of the capacity, run the engine to fill the filter and then top off using the dipstick. You will hit the mark much better that way than blindly pouring in a set amount. On the other hand it will not do any harm to be 1/4 Qt or so over. But the above nails the full mark with no measuring
I never needed to measure, 4.25= 4qts and close the hood. No matter how many beers you drink while watching it drip, there will always be a residual amount in the pan....
Furthermore, my Taco according to the owners manual says 5.5qts, but all aftermarket oil filters are smaller than the OEM, so smaller filter + residual = 5qts right on the full line....
Close the hood, drink another beer and show your wife/girlfriend, husband/boyfriend, neighbor/mistress, whatever! some quality time........
Furthermore, my Taco according to the owners manual says 5.5qts, but all aftermarket oil filters are smaller than the OEM, so smaller filter + residual = 5qts right on the full line....
Close the hood, drink another beer and show your wife/girlfriend, husband/boyfriend, neighbor/mistress, whatever! some quality time........
Engine oil measurements don't have to be exact - most oil in Canada is sold in 4.4L jugs. My car takes 4L, so the whole jug goes in. If my car took 4.5 quarts, and I had a 5-quart jug, I'd dump the whole thing in.
If I had to measure, I'd use an old oil bottle with a sight windomw on the side.
If I had to measure, I'd use an old oil bottle with a sight windomw on the side.
I keep a couple of empty oil containers with the clear measuring thingy on the side. One empty Delo gallon jug and one empty Pennzoil YB quart container.
For measuring anything smaller, I have an 8oz measuring cup that came with a container of RoundUp.
For measuring anything smaller, I have an 8oz measuring cup that came with a container of RoundUp.
Originally Posted By: Johnny
I use these.
http://www.oilsafesystem.com/
There is a lot of yellow on that page, you sure you're not biased? LOL J/K
I use these.
http://www.oilsafesystem.com/
There is a lot of yellow on that page, you sure you're not biased? LOL J/K
Originally Posted By: champ
I'm curious to read what others are using to measure their fluid.
Umm... my car's oil dipstick?
I'm curious to read what others are using to measure their fluid.
Umm... my car's oil dipstick?
Originally Posted By: hpichris
Originally Posted By: postjeeprcr
I like to use an old Q Advanced Engine oil bottle.
Those are the best!
For a while I was buying Quaker State "Q" products just so I could keep the bottles for other uses in the garage. The oil's good, but not my favorite.
Originally Posted By: postjeeprcr
I like to use an old Q Advanced Engine oil bottle.
Those are the best!
For a while I was buying Quaker State "Q" products just so I could keep the bottles for other uses in the garage. The oil's good, but not my favorite.
I still have the glass quart bottle and screw on cap my dad used maybe even into the 60's. He bought 2 1/2 gallon square cans of Sunoco oil. Perhaps my mental state can be explained by my early exposure to racks of oil in glass bottles that Sun OIl tried to dye blue. No child should have been exposed to that.
Originally Posted By: deven
Originally Posted By: Johnny
I use these.
http://www.oilsafesystem.com/
There is a lot of yellow on that page, you sure you're not biased? LOL J/K
Funny thing is, I have three of those containers and none of them have the yellow cap. Red, Green, and Purple for me.
Originally Posted By: Johnny
I use these.
http://www.oilsafesystem.com/
There is a lot of yellow on that page, you sure you're not biased? LOL J/K
I use a graduated shot glass (yes, a graduated shot glass!) I bought from the hardware store to measure Sta-bil and/or 2 stroke motor oil for my various fills.
To fill my gas can for the summer 4-stroke fills for the lawn mower, I just go to the gas station and fill 2.5 gallons at the pump. Then I measure out one ounce of Sta-bil and mix. I use the shot glass for the Sta-bil because they don't sell Sta-bil with the graduated filler at the hardware store any more.
For the 2-stroke fills, I use a large, glass kitchen measuring cup. Then I can fill from a large 4-stroke can into my smaller 2-stroke can. I then add the 2-stroke oil measured with the shot glass.
Of the two, the two-step for the 2-stroke is the bigger hassle. However, I don't make a mess and it is somewhat accurate. At least my 2-stroke Toro snowblower, Echo leaf blower and Craftsman weed whacker are all going for eleven years and more.
Don't worry, the graduated shot glass never leaves the garage!
Best wishes,
To fill my gas can for the summer 4-stroke fills for the lawn mower, I just go to the gas station and fill 2.5 gallons at the pump. Then I measure out one ounce of Sta-bil and mix. I use the shot glass for the Sta-bil because they don't sell Sta-bil with the graduated filler at the hardware store any more.
For the 2-stroke fills, I use a large, glass kitchen measuring cup. Then I can fill from a large 4-stroke can into my smaller 2-stroke can. I then add the 2-stroke oil measured with the shot glass.
Of the two, the two-step for the 2-stroke is the bigger hassle. However, I don't make a mess and it is somewhat accurate. At least my 2-stroke Toro snowblower, Echo leaf blower and Craftsman weed whacker are all going for eleven years and more.
Don't worry, the graduated shot glass never leaves the garage!
Best wishes,
Oh, but what else is in the garage?
Originally Posted By: labman
Oh, but what else is in the garage?
Let's say the garage is unheated and, of course, not air conditioned; everything liquid stored there is toxic and/or flammable!!!!
Oh, but what else is in the garage?
Let's say the garage is unheated and, of course, not air conditioned; everything liquid stored there is toxic and/or flammable!!!!
Originally Posted By: hpichris
Keep an empty quart bottle around. Use the markings. That's what I do. Simple and no cost.
Plus 1... I have used an empty 1 liter water bottle, a 32 oz ketchup bottle, a 1 qt. glass vinagar bottle ... all cleaned and dried of course.
Keep an empty quart bottle around. Use the markings. That's what I do. Simple and no cost.
Plus 1... I have used an empty 1 liter water bottle, a 32 oz ketchup bottle, a 1 qt. glass vinagar bottle ... all cleaned and dried of course.
I use a used quart bottle of Lucas oil additive to measure the tcw-3 I add to the fuel tank. It has clear markings for adding the right amount. (I do the 1oz per 5 gallon routine). And the neck is narrow enough so I don't need to use a funnel.
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