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Old 07-03-2003, 01:11 PM
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How much oil does a Dodge 318 hold?

5L?
We are doing an oil cahange on a 92 van and 5L only fills to the add line!

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How much oil does a Dodge 318 hold?

should be 5 quarts.....
 
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How much oil does a Dodge 318 hold?

Depends on how many miles since oil was added. Starts out at 5 quarts and rapidly works it way to 1 quart within 1000 miles.
 
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How much oil does a Dodge 318 hold?

It sounds to me like you changed the filter at the same time (which is a good idea).

The filter may account for the extra quart.

Footnote: I'm a strong believer in keeping extra fluids in a vehicle's trunk or toolbox in case of unforseen losses. A quart or a pint of everything is enough for a well put together machine.

If you got it from a used car dealer - buy an oil well...
 

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How much oil does a Dodge 318 hold?

Most 318s take 5 quarts (owned and worked on 318s), except maybe vans because they have a different pan. You do have to run it, shut it off, and let it sit for 1/2 an hour to get an accurate read after doing an oil change.
 




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