I noticed that my oil was about 1/4" above the high line on the dipstick from the dealer, so I decided to drain some of it out today. I accidently dropped the plug into my oil catch pan and had to let all oil drain out cuz it was so hot. So I ended up going to walmart to buy some 10W30 Mobil One synthetic to refill it up. I didn't use all 5 quarts either, is that right? My friend also said not to torque the oil bolt up too tight, cuz it can strip the oil pan. How much should I torque the bolt?

 

the EVO's entire system uses 5.4 quarts(qt) of oil. Make sure after you have put the oil in, run the engine for a minute, then check the level and add if needed.

 

I did...maybe I didn't drain it all out, cuz I let it drain for about 3minutes. My refill only used a little more than 4 qts. I let it run for a bit after and checked it again, with the oil at the right line on the dipstick.

 

make sure you go back to dealer and do a 3k oil change just for show

cuz you dont want to void yoru warrenty by showing up 3600

600 miles late cuz they dotn know you did an oil change by accident

 

The manual actually says to change the oil at 5000 miles I think.

 

Yea, the manual says every 5000 miles, even on the first change, unless you track it or drive in different conditions. But yea, I'm still gonna follow the schedule well.

 

If the oil filter was not changed, it does hold some leftover oil. Also, it's nearly impossible to drain out all the oil -- the valvetrain and many internal components tend to adhere the oil, and pool it in several locations, like: the turbo lines, oil cooler, etc. I think it's entirely possible to require only 4.5 quarts of new oil.

Evo2003.5

 

i've also heard it's good to do an oil change before the first 3000 just to get the first run junk out of the engine.

 

someone told me to change it at 500, 1000 and every 3000

 

Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to engine oil. Some claim the factory oil has additives and "needs" to be in the engine for 3k miles, others change it after 500 miles, etc.....

It also depend on how hard you drive, etc.....I did change mine at about 2400 miles after a few "track" miles, so it was due (in my mind).

I just kept a copy of my receipt for the oil filter (from the mitsu dealer) and a copy of my case of Mobile one.

 

You probably did the engine a favor by changing the oil at 600 miles. I think at least a few Evo owners have done an oil change at the same mileage as part of their break-in procedure, to remove all the metal particulate that was in the engine from manufacturing and wear-in. Did you examine your car's original oil that you drained?

 

It's hard to judge how much oil to put in after draining the oil and changing the filter. I've found that if you add oil per the spec of 5.4 qt capacity, you'll find you've over filled the crankcase. It's not too good to overfill the crankcase although I'm sure a few cc wont make much difference.
Anyway, what I recommend is to put in 4 quarts, start the engine and run it a bit, shut it down, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan and then add oil a little at the time while checking it until you reach the desired level.

YMMV

 

That schedule of an oil change every 5000 miles isn't really appropriate for many people. Those "different conditions" you're talking about include stop-and-go driving, which many of us do on a semi-regular basis.

Only if your driving is mostly high-speed highway driving, then 5000 mile oil changes would be appropriate for the Evo. Otherwise, follow the alternate 3750 mile interval given in the manual.

 

Dont worry at all. I changed mine at 600, 1000, 1500, and 2200. Each change was with Amsoil Turbo Form 10w30. And mine has not eaten a DROP since the 2000 mile mark, and I now have close to 3000 total miles. I think my engine is tight as a drum, especially because I run it so hard, and it doesnt eat any oil.

Each time ive only used 4.35 quarts of oil because Im not draining the oil cooler. Cladius pulls his oil line each time to drain the cooler but im too lazy. DONT PUT 5 QUARTS IN! Start out at 4, then go up from there.

 

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The first change at 600 miles the oil was like sludge! The oil looked just as bad at the 1000 mile mark oil change!