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How much motor oil..

To put in when dipstick is at L ( low)? My other car used to say Add one quart at that L level..but my car now doesnt say anything.

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icedsky · 51-55, M

It can be different for some vehicles. The low mark on one of my pickup trucks is add a gallon. The other pickup is a quart. My old Mazda RX is add a liter. What kind of car is it?

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icedsky · 51-55, M

@Coralmist Should be a quart between the marks

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@icedsky its at L. Only thing is now my latch to pop hood is not working!! Lol Go figure. I will try pressing on hood more tomorrow or take to mechanic

icedsky · 51-55, M

@Coralmist When and If you get it open spray a little WD-40 or similar type stuff on the latch assembly.

SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M

It's the same. Add one quart. If your hood won't pop open, try tapping where the latch is and then popping it again.

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SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M

@Coralmist You're welcome! Let me know if it works!

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@SinlessOnslaughtok.. I will try in a.m. 🍀

SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M

@Coralmist Okay. Like Samuel said, make sure to start the engine for about 5 seconds and recheck.

vetguy1991 · 51-55, M

I usually add a quart, but you have to give it time for it to settle in the pan

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@vetguy1991 ok thanks, perhaps Ill add a little under a quart

vetguy1991 · 51-55, M

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

add one quart, then be sure to warm the car up and recheck. Too much is no good either.

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bookerdana · M

I'd play it by ear adding maybe a half quart at a time

Convivial · 26-30, F

Till it gets to the H mark?🤔

SW-User

2 teaspoons

Jk idk

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Put in the quart. If your engine is using oil, it makes sense. and be sure to check it on level ground(not saying you didn't do that).

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Coralmist · 41-45, F

@uncalled4 No worries, may check online...appreciate it🍁

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Coralmist Yes, let me know how it gets fixed

Coralmist · 41-45, F

Lilnonames · F

If the level of the oil is between the two lines, your vehicle has enough oil. If it's at the low mark or below, it's time to add a quart

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Lilnonames Its at the L. So one quart you think?

Lilnonames · F

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