Oil questions??
January-17th-2003, 05:10 PM
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Location: Miami, Florida
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Oil questions??
Its about time for my first oil change so I was just wondering what oil weight and the amout of quarts that the protege 5 takes. Any suggestions on brand would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
January-17th-2003, 08:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Yay Area, CA
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Well since some of us aren't so nice, I'll be the one to tell you.
The manual states if no oil filter change then 3.5 qts, if you change the oil filter then it says 3.75 qts.
your welcome and feel free to ask any questions you need too.
Patrick
The manual states if no oil filter change then 3.5 qts, if you change the oil filter then it says 3.75 qts.
your welcome and feel free to ask any questions you need too.
Patrick
January-17th-2003, 10:49 PM
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Location: Roseville/St Paul, MN
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uh according to ours, 5w20 is standard, personally I'd try to go with 5w30 but generally its a matter of taste. we've been sticking with the 20w simply because it's OEM. I've been told pluses and minuses about it but for the moment I'll stick with it.
January-17th-2003, 11:48 PM
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Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
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At least he didn't say "read the faq" 
Seriously, do you people throw out the owners manual the second you drive off the lot or what? It's not like a VCR or something ... there is useful information in there.
Seriously, do you people throw out the owners manual the second you drive off the lot or what? It's not like a VCR or something ... there is useful information in there.
January-18th-2003, 12:08 AM
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Originally posted by rjakobs
At least he didn't say "read the faq"
Seriously, do you people throw out the owners manual the second you drive off the lot or what? It's not like a VCR or something ... there is useful information in there.
At least he didn't say "read the faq"
Seriously, do you people throw out the owners manual the second you drive off the lot or what? It's not like a VCR or something ... there is useful information in there.
Actually, its more like RTFM! LOL
Just Kidding, be nice people!
January-18th-2003, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 54
Originally posted by jlanger
uh according to ours, 5w20 is standard, personally I'd try to go with 5w30 but generally its a matter of taste. we've been sticking with the 20w simply because it's OEM. I've been told pluses and minuses about it but for the moment I'll stick with it.
uh according to ours, 5w20 is standard, personally I'd try to go with 5w30 but generally its a matter of taste. we've been sticking with the 20w simply because it's OEM. I've been told pluses and minuses about it but for the moment I'll stick with it.
That is excatly why I use Mobil1 5w-30. It is thin enough to flow year round in my cooler climate plus it is a quality lubricant.
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