Harry@TheRacersEdge Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 So after looking at some of the more recent threads, a thought popped in my mind. How much oil is called for when doing an oil change for the MKS/SHO? The manual says 5.5 qts but is that with the filter? I know I could do it by adding a little at a time a checking the dipstick but wanted to see what you guys are doing. Only have had my car for a month and the dealer changed the oil when I purchased the car. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 believe that changed for the 2011's and it is 6 quarts with the filter. My manual says 5.5, but that's also what the normally aspirated engine calls for in it's manual. I have been, and most of us agree that 6 quarts is required because of the additional oil in the turbos and lines. I have been using 6 quarts and even the dipstick shows oil in the normal range, and I've experienced nothing negative from going with the extra 1/2 quart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I've consistently used an even 6qts myself. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I've consistently used an even 6qts myself. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 Yeah, my service adviser said 6 when I switched to synthetic. Oops, I almost forgot, my service manager also gave the thumbs up to the 6 quart thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcl78 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Yep, just as the others have said, 6 quarts is what you need. I just did my oil change with exactly 6 quarts, and the dipstick was right on the line above the hash marks and right below the full dot, just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Hawk Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 six qts 5w30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAiLs Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Glad I read this. I'm gonna do my first change on the SHO hopefully this weekend. I'd rather spend $30 at Wal-mart for Mobile 1 synthetic than $73 at a dealer. 6 quarts it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNRubyRed2013 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 AutoZone has a sale on a 5+ quart (5L) jug and Bosch filter for $29.99 (Mobil 1 filter for $4 more) right now. I just bought them and changed the oil for the first time on my 2013 SHO this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Oil changes are easy on this car....I think the hardest part is getting the bottom tray off and on the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redshocgo Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yep 6 qts sometimes you'll catch advance auto parts sale for 28.99 with a filter for synthetic mobile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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