how much oil

Post by **wildmouse** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:41 am

need to know the oil capacity for a g16a engine with a sierra sump onit, couldnt find it in the bible, and I know everyone is going to say just fill it to the dipstick. The problem is that when I rebuilt the motor, I got 3 different dipsticks and tubes all different lengths .
Any help appreciated, Thanks.

Post by **Lil'Loki** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:48 pm

Haynes Manual Specifications 1•1

Engine Oil 4.7 quart [UK] = 5.34 litre

Engine Oil 4.7 quart [US, liquid] 4.447 litre

As the Haynes Manual doesn't specify whether the 4.7qts is either the UK or US measurement I've posted both conversions above. I originally assumed it would have been in UK quarts

. If anyone can confirm the exact answer please submit.

The manual covers both SJ's & Vitaras but doesn't specify individual capacities between the 1.3 & 1.6. Just the one above.

Have you searched the sierra bible?
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic48714.php

or the vitara bible?
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic48779.php

There may be something in there, but sometimes you'll have to dig a bit deeper in threads that may give you the answer you seek.

Hope this helps… Darren

Post by **alien** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:22 pm

my 1.6 with 1.6 sump was sitting about 3mm below the empty dot on the dip stick today - it took 2.5L to bring it to full.... dont know if thats any help?

Post by **wildmouse** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:03 pm

OK thanks for the reply, will try 4.5l and if I hear metalic noises Ill just add more. The bible was not much help, tho only dug for an hour.

Post by **zooker** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:54 pm

4.5L is about what i used to put in my old 1.6 carby

Post by **GRPABT1** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:10 am

I think it'll be the lesser of the two numbers. I know my GTi motor takes less than a full 5L bottle of oil.

Post by **Lil'Loki** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:42 pm

On my 1.3 I always thought it was around the 4.5 - 5L. After a full service including a new Oil filter I'd almost use a full 5L container of Valvoline - you know what I mean.

Post by **nicbeer** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:56 pm

i would say the same as above.

when i have done it i have the original g16a (mpfi) dipstick and then set the oil level on that one.

Post by **me217** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:21 pm

yeah same here. and the oil light has never come on. well only wen starting. which is normal.

me217

Post by **wildmouse** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:41 pm

OK Looks like 4.5L is the general consensus, Thanks for the help ,only got the wiring and the fuel pump to go .

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