Fluid Capacity

[spharis]

Does anyone know the recommended oil capacity of the 5.7 marine power engines from the 95-99 ish era?

[TeamAllen]

I think I have my manuals around? We store our bout somewhere else.

It will take me a few days till I can get back to you but I will check it out and let you know. If you don't get another reply till then.

[chpthril]

Does anyone know the recommended oil capacity of the 5.7 marine power engines from the 95-99 ish era?

My gut says 5qts with short filter (5.5 w/long)

Heres is a safe way to not overfill when you change oil/filter: Note where oil level is on dipstick (should be in "safe" zone. Next, drain, suck, extract used oil into graduated container. Fill engine with same amount as removed and add 1/2 qt for filter or 1qt w/long.

Level should be close to where it was when you started.

[Tequilasun]

My gut says 5qts with short filter (5.5 w/long)

Heres is a safe way to not overfill when you change oil/filter: Note where oil level is on dipstick (should be in "safe" zone. Next, drain, suck, extract used oil into graduated container. Fill engine with same amount as removed and add 1/2 qt for filter or 1qt w/long.

Level should be close to where it was when you started.

You mentioned Graduated container, it took me right back to my Chemistry major days. Good times.

Good tip though, I've never thought of going that route.

[chpthril]

You mentioned Graduated container, it took me right back to my Chemistry major days. Good times.

Good tip though, I've never thought of going that route.

Just check it's credentials though, You can only use a bucket with a degree from an Accredited University

[zad0030]

I just talked to my dealer, he knew exactly how much we needed for our boat.

[David Baker]

I've found that with remote oil filter line you have a hard time getting the specified capacity in without overfilling. My Merc 350 specifies 6 quarts with filter but if you put more than 4.5 it will overfill. My guess is the remote lines aren't draining into pan.

[chpthril]

I've found that with remote oil filter line you have a hard time getting the specified capacity in without overfilling. My Merc 350 specifies 6 quarts with filter but if you put more than 4.5 it will overfill. My guess is the remote lines aren't draining into pan.

You're probably right. Next time see how much you drain out.

[Razzman]

I just did mine saturday, used one of those 5 quart suction goodies and it pulled out 5 quarts it looks like.

[Domsz06]

On the remote line, I just let it drain for a few days and has always come all the way out. Didn't feel like buying a pump