new RWD owner

[StraightSix]

Thanks

[BensDR30]

The mechanics filled the engine oil to just over the "H" on the dipstick but below the indent on the stick its self. After getting the rear main and the gasket's done, I've emptied about 500ml to get the oil level spot on the top of the cross-hatch below the "H' letter. Where abouts do you guys fill it to?

Cheers,

Gavin.

5L of fully synthetic, same quantity as my L28ET & FJ20ET (but different viscosity).

[kiwi_rock]

The oil type and quality I'm not worried about, just the level on the dipstick.

I put 4.8L incl filter in to it and it was over the cross-hatch and just over the H aswell. Mine's a 2.5L non-turbo. I think it's got about 4.5L in it now to cover the cross-hatch on the stick. Just wondered why most mechanics always fill the oil to over the cross-hatch and just over the full marker, they must really me back for another $500 rear main job.

I haven't gone fully synthetic as it's already got near 100,000K's and magnatec seems to stick well to the camshaft so I'm happy before I turn on the key for the extra little savings.