[Nobbc] MGA Oil quantities.

[Ron Engelhardt]

Do you have a dented oil pan ;-) Mine always takes just under 5 quarts 
with a new filter.

Ron
58 MGA

Mark Darley wrote:
> MGA owners:
> 
> I am a bit puzzled about the difference between what my MGA should  take 
> for oil and what it actually took.
> 
> I just replaced all the oils (and filter) after leaving everything to  
> drain for an hour (level). I drove the car 4 miles to get everything  warm.
> 
> The handbook says that the engine takes 9.5 US pints. Mine took only  
> 8.5 US pints.
> The handbook says the rear axle takes 3.25 US pints. Mine took only 2  
> pints to the filler plug hole.
> The gearbox was the only thing that actually swallowed the  recommended 
> dose.
> 
> Should I be concerned, or is it just they they never fully drain?
> 
> Thanks
> Mark
> 
> 
> Mark Darley
> markdarley at mac.com
> Mobile Phone 415 310 5252
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