How much oil in 318 (Larry?)

bkwesq · Post by **bkwesq** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:11 pm

I can't find out how much or what kind of oil to dump in my beast.

Thanks as always!

Prowlerfish I saw u on anther forum cheating on us! (I signed up 2)

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:59 pm

Other Forum ?

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:31 pm

They can take up to 7 quarts including oil filter depending on instalation angle. Start off with no more than 4 and check before starting engine to fill filter then recheck. Chrysler recommends SAE 30 for operating above 30 deg F. I'm sure some folks will chime in with more exotic stuff.

bkwesq · Post by **bkwesq** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:38 pm

Thought I saw ya on THT

Ok I will get 7 and go with 4 and add from there. Thanks

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:40 pm

THT ? LOL not on there to much anymore but stop bye every once in a while , but my blood pressure can't take it .

My choice for my last 5 boats and most I work on is 15w-40 . However 30W is also a very good choice . And if you have a 2 stroke DD 40W is your only choice .

larryeddington · Post by **larryeddington** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:46 pm

According to my 318 manual, the cast aluminum pan version holds six plus filter (Approximately 7 total)

The pressed pan version, like a car 318 holds 4 plus filter (approximately 5 total)

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:52 pm

Remember the amount can vary depending on angle of engine

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:54 pm

Paul, were you using Merc 15W-40?

larryeddington · Post by **larryeddington** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:56 pm

Also the 318 manual lists two 4 bbl intake, a 3 degree which my v drives have and an 11 degree which is for others. IMO I do not think these angles have much effect.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:16 pm

Big D wrote:Paul, were you using Merck 15W-40?

no Rotella or Penzoil in most cases both meet gas and diesel specs . the merc 15w-40 is diesel not sure its rated gas . they make a 25W-40 for their gas engines . I have used Rotella or Penzoil 15W-40 in merc engines , even thought I don't believe they list 15w-40 for the gas engines Crusader and marine power do . And they use the same base engines .

Why Rotella or Penzoil ? because its readily available at a good price and meets all the specs .