Do you have a dented oil pan ;-) Mine always takes just under 5 quarts
with a new filter.
Ron
58 MGA
Mark Darley wrote:
> MGA owners:
>
> I am a bit puzzled about the difference between what my MGA should take
> for oil and what it actually took.
>
> I just replaced all the oils (and filter) after leaving everything to
> drain for an hour (level). I drove the car 4 miles to get everything warm.
>
> The handbook says that the engine takes 9.5 US pints. Mine took only
> 8.5 US pints.
> The handbook says the rear axle takes 3.25 US pints. Mine took only 2
> pints to the filler plug hole.
> The gearbox was the only thing that actually swallowed the recommended
> dose.
>
> Should I be concerned, or is it just they they never fully drain?
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
>
> Mark Darley
> markdarley@mac.com
> Mobile Phone 415 310 5252
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