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how much oil
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:41 am
by wildmouse
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.
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:48 pm
by Lil'Loki
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
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:22 pm
by alien
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?
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:03 pm
by wildmouse
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.
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:54 pm
by zooker
4.5L is about what i used to put in my old 1.6 carby
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:10 am
by GRPABT1
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:42 pm
by Lil'Loki
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:56 pm
by nicbeer
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:21 pm
by me217
yeah same here. and the oil light has never come on. well only wen starting. which is normal.
me217
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:41 pm
by wildmouse
OK Looks like 4.5L is the general consensus, Thanks for the help ,only got the wiring and the fuel pump to go .