2004 Monte Carlo 3.8 - Oil Capacity
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4.3 quarts. I would get it on ramps and drain it well , fill the new oil filter and put in 4 quarts. Back it off the ramps and with the car level check the stick and see how much more you need to add to get the stick to full.
I have a 3.8 in a Buick I have always put in the 5 quart jug with a filter change. Are you using the small or slightly longer filter?
I own a 2004 Impala SS 3.8 engine and 4.5 quarts of oil with the correct oil filter, takes it right to the full line...
Originally Posted By: Boss302fan
I own a 2004 Impala SS 3.8 engine and 4.5 quarts of oil with the correct oil filter, takes it right to the full line...
My experience has been the same as Boss302fan. While things could differ across the various 3800 series and the particular vehicles they're in, 4.5 quarts was always the right amount for me in the past in my 90 Regal, 98 Grand Prix, and 99 Grand Prix.
I own a 2004 Impala SS 3.8 engine and 4.5 quarts of oil with the correct oil filter, takes it right to the full line...
My experience has been the same as Boss302fan. While things could differ across the various 3800 series and the particular vehicles they're in, 4.5 quarts was always the right amount for me in the past in my 90 Regal, 98 Grand Prix, and 99 Grand Prix.
Sounds like you got a PF47 equivalent. You can do a PF52 oil filter and bump the capacity up to 5 quarts.
Originally Posted By: Rodraid
MicroGard MGL 3387A
Yep... a PF47 equivalent.
MicroGard MGL 3387A
Yep... a PF47 equivalent.
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Sounds like you got a PF47 equivalent. You can do a PF52 oil filter and bump the capacity up to 5 quarts.
Exactly. I have mostly done 4.5 qts and a Pf47 equivalant,but I have done the longer filter as well. It's easier and quicker to pour in a 5 qt bottle and be done with it.
Sounds like you got a PF47 equivalent. You can do a PF52 oil filter and bump the capacity up to 5 quarts.
Exactly. I have mostly done 4.5 qts and a Pf47 equivalant,but I have done the longer filter as well. It's easier and quicker to pour in a 5 qt bottle and be done with it.
The NAPA longer filter is 1036 or Pureone 24011. The PF47 is a little filter.
Go back to OReily's and ask for an equivalent to a PF52...or you can tell them a filter for a '96 Chevy Impala, which will bring it up as well.
Unless it won't fit (it should), no good reason not to use the bigger filter.
Unless it won't fit (it should), no good reason not to use the bigger filter.
Stay with the stock size....
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