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Detox
06-05-2010, 10:20 PM
How many quarts of oil should my 8.1 take?

Speaking in oil change

Wanna change theh oil but dont know how much oil it gonna take and any tips or trikcs?

Heath
06-05-2010, 11:37 PM
Should be 6.5qt with filter.

Duromax04
06-07-2010, 11:28 AM
Should be in the owner's manuel. Look under capacities. I have found that 6.5 doesn't seem to quite fill mine, so I usually put 7 in. Run at least 10W30 in it, or it will use oil faster.