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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 02:21 PM
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So its been awhile and I don't remember when doing oil change do you guy put 3 liters in fire up and check or 3 and a half liters to check as I don't want to deal with over filling it. Thanx
 
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Start with 3 quarts (2.84 liters) and go from there.
 
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Start with 3 quarts (2.84 liters) and go from there.
Ok thanx been awhile and I forget easy lol
 
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