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how much oil in 08?

48K views 14 replies 9 participants last post by  Groupy  
#1 ·
sorry about the rookie question but how much oil am i supposed to be putting in? i have a 08 r6 and am running amsoil fully synthetic and last oil change i did i obviously put to much oil and the light was turning on so i took it to my mechanic and had him do what he does. i am changing my oil tommw again and dont want to go threw this issue lol sorry about the rookie question
 
#2 ·
2400cc (2.4 liters) I had to look in the book the first time ... then I noticed it says 2400cc right under the oil fill hole. According to the manual that it the total amount it can hold filter included. To be safe dump 2 liters in then check and add as needed. Take your time, because it will go from below the add line to above the full line before you know it.
 
#10 ·
Destruction Manual ? LOL Most pple do not and I have seen warranties voided because of it.

When I had my shop some years back, we were at a training seminar and one of the Instructors got up and asked for the oil change interval for a specialized piece of equipment. Everyone that answered was wrong.

He held the manual in the air opened up and pointed to a page saying, "On page XX, it says every..."

Although they can't void a warranty for lack of maintenance, the idea was that people were griping about premature wear and having to buy a new engine when most of them were 2 times OEM Recommended interval with petroleum oil on an engine that didn't have an oil filter.

Read Your Manual. Not having one is no excuse.. Go Buy One. The average Owners Manual is written at a 6th Grade Level. That is why most of have a hard time understanding them... LOL

Bob S.
 
#12 ·
Well let's not get too carried away.. LOL

The Forums are here for information but, I do agree there is a lot of Misinformation as well.

That is also why I don't believe in "Search". There could have been wrong information posted and, also, the fact that New information would never come to the forefront.

But yes, an Owners Manual at the very least..

Bob S.

What is pathetic is how these forums time out so quick.
 
#13 ·
Is it just me or does Bob S. seem a little grumpy?
 
#14 ·
I use just shy of 3 ever time I oil change. But I usually put 2.5L in and check the dip stick.. since they have not yet bothered to do a view window on a r6... Then add a smidge til its near the full line. Run it a min.. Then re-check....

Measure level is also agreed. NOT on kickstand....

GL