Another Oil Question Thread

[BerserkingGator]

Have a question regarding using oversized filters such as the RP 20-820 on a 5.7L 1500.

I’ve done some searching on the forums regarding using them and oil quantity but can’t nail down a sure fire recommendation.

Some say 7.5 some 7.75 quarts, what conclusion on quantity have those that use the RP20-820 finally set on.
Sorry if this is somewhere, difficult sifting through hundreds of pages of replies.

P.S. Redline 5w-30 is the oil that will be used.

 

[Mister Luck]

It’s not a significant enough amount to worry about because the filter is filled with filter material it’s not an empty container
the oil circulates during operation and drains back into the pan I have used extended life filters whenever they have been available to me but I never added more oil than what the manufacturers recommendation are.

 

[mikeru]

I'm running this filter. When I refilled with oil I added 7 quarts, then ran the engine until warm. After shutting it off and waiting for about 5 minutes, I checked the level and added until the dipstick read full. I believe it was in the neighborhood of 7 3/4 quarts. I wrote it down at home for the next time I change oil, but don't remember off the top of my head.

 

[BerserkingGator]

Thank you both

 

[Randy Grant]

Just found this and thought it interesting concerning oil changes.

MSN

 

[Riccochet]

These engines come with this amazing thing called a dip stick. You pull it out and it shows you the level of your oil.