Oil Changes....!

[Bobs Nissan]

Greetings Everyone!

Im sure this topic has been gone over and over! I am rather anal when it comes to oil levels.. and changes! I have had 2 oil changes so far, mileage is 3180. I always felt better during the 1st few thousand miles to have it changed a couple times, then go to routine of 3,000 miles.

I know.. prob a waste of time and money.. but I feel better! The manual says 4 1/8 quarts with filter change. Heres where I get real anal ( duh me! ). I use my own oil, and have the dealer change it. I give them 4 quarts, ( Im partial to Castrol 5w 30 Dino oil). Is that 1/8 quart a deal? Yes.. I read the dipstick ( Hate the style of dipstick ) you know, the holes, difficult to read after a fresh change. Any opinions? JUST CALL ME ANAL.. LoL... Bob

2007 Versa - White - 4 Sp. Auto

3194 mies. - Purchase date: 7-24

[Jojo Versa]

Dont you hate it when manufacturers go to 4 1/8 instead of just plain 4 or 4.5 or 5 exactly. IMHO the 1/8 should be in there, if only for the following should for any unforesseen reason your level drop quickly that 1/8 could possibly make an important difference. As cars wear in, get older they all eventually use some oil which is a good thing, most of us have owned cars that required 1/2 a quart or more to be added every so often so I doubt that this damages engines to any major extent. But I am sure it is always better to have the correct amount or level in the engine as this is what the manufacture recommends.

Actually 4 1/8 quarts = 4 liters which is the measure 95 % of the planet is using, so if the USA were to go metric like the rest of the world you would be putting in exactly 4 liters , no 7/8 of a quart left over to deal with after.

[07Vsdn]

how do you measure an eighth?! Do they have markings on the side of the quart for eighths? or do you have to just eye it?

i guarantee you go to most dealerships or independent shops and they'll just throw a little extra in, if at all...

[srellim234]

Actually 4 1/8 quarts = 4 liters which is the measure 95 % of the planet is using, so if the USA were to go metric like the rest of the world you would be putting in exactly 4 liters , no 7/8 of a quart left over to deal with after.

Interesting article on the history of measurements is the U. S. is provided by the University of North Carolina here:

http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/usmetric.html

I wish we had converted totally to metric a long time ago. I was already used to using metric when I competed in track and field back in the mid-70s.

I must admit, however, that I really prefer the Fahrenheit system for the weather.

[KimberKenobi]

I rather enjoyed that... thank you!

[bundy26]

I hate leaving that little bit of unused oil in the bottle, because I forget and that oil just is part of my bottle collection.

[srellim234]

You're welcome.