Hello members

I got an 89 Renix, just bought it a month ago, changed the oil last weekend, and almost 2 gallons came out, level seemed to be OK right on the full line.

I changed the oil filter, and added 6 quarters, started the engine for a couple of minutes, let is rest for a minute and measured the oil, it was just on the ADD line!

Is there a chance I got the wrong stick? after I have performed a few searches everything indicates that it should be full with 6 quarters?

 

I don't think you should be adding Quarters to any engine.
The 4.0 capacity for OIL however is around 6 Quarts.
Oh and I smell trolls today,,,

 

I'm clearly a bad judge of trolling because it seems like a legitimate question for a new owner. The capacity is indeed 6 quarts. If you replaced the filter and dumped in 6 quarts of oil but it only reads to the "ADD" line on your dipstick then assume that is the normal level.

As a new owner, you should look up Cruiser54's Renix tips and work your way through the list. Not only will it familiarize you with the quirks of a Renix motor but it'll improve reliability and performance. Welcome to the club.

 

Ok then, it must be a typo?
I did answer his question.
Op: I was mostly joking around, Welcome to CF!

 

Oh, the "6 quarters"? LOL. I bet that's an auto-text eff-up. I don't even think 6 quarters would show up on your dipstick but it would definitely be a cheap oil change.

 

Yeah I got on here today and saw that thread about bathroom silicon,
and now everything is suspect.
Lol.

 

You can check the dipstick- from the bell-shaped cap up top to the 'FULL' mark= 21 5/8".
You might let it sit longer before checking too, might not be draining back completely. Esp. if you have a heavier-weight oil and its' cold outside.

The quarters were for the car wash, but switch-ups happen sometimes. You didn't make a big oil mess at SuperWash, did you?

 

hello

sorry about the quarters mistake! at least you have a good laugh out of it!!!

Thanks for providing the dipstick dimensions!

 

See post #7.

Here's a link to the Renix tips F1Addict suggested you read.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/cr...x-tips-153657/

 

Oh, we'll take whatever we can get, lol. Hopefully you didn't take it as anything other than a good natured poke in the rib.

 

No worries!!!