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F134 oil capacity

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by MikeON, Apr 4, 2014.

  1. MikeON

    MikeON New Member

    My 1963 CJ5 has a dipstick that was welded by a PO, so I don't know if it is correct. I'm about to change oil and thought I would put in the correct amount and check the level to see if the dipstick is right. Of the various charts I've found online, the capacity is 4, 4.5, or 5 quarts, and none spell out whether that includes a filter change. Can someone tell me what is correct?
     
    MikeON, Apr 4, 2014
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  2. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I'd use four quarts, and five with a filter change if you drain the canister. This is the factory spec for early types.
     
    PeteL, Apr 4, 2014
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  3. Bob-The-CJ

    Bob-The-CJ Member

    Same here, I use 4 quarts but I do not drain the canister
     
    Bob-The-CJ, Apr 4, 2014
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  4. MikeON

    MikeON New Member

    Thanks, guys.
    I got a 5.1 quart jug of Mobil 1 and put it all in (with canister drain). The dipstick level ended up exactly on the full mark. Close enough for me.
     
    MikeON, Apr 6, 2014
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  5. Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    Some people say not to use modern oils because they can be aggressive with old components.
    So I use a more classic oil.
    It maybe useful to check with experts.
     
    Alan28, Apr 6, 2014
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