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      07-17-2011, 12:47 AM   #8
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I always put 7 full bottles into my engine when I do an oil change. Never measured how much came out but I usually put in 6 bottles. Then turn the car on and wait for the reading to come up, then top off as needed. Though I always empty the 7th bottle into my engine.

I do let the car sit for a half hour draining though.
Right. Warm oil and a long drain period will obviously get more oil out. Don't forget that overfilling is bad and can damage your cats.
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