3.4L Oil Capacity Differences?

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Feb 8, 2011 | 12:36 PM

#21

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Originally Posted by BajaRunner

Here's a pic of my dipstick. It measures 19" long (to the end of the yellow handle). I don't see any Asin or Toyota markings. In fact, I dont see any markings on it.

The oil is not going anywhere. I put in 6.25 to 6.5 quarts and it stays at the full mark. I did realize that after doing the oil change I do have a leaking valve cover, and burning oil smell (going onto exhaust manifold) making me think the dipstick is wrong. I believe I will just continue to use 5.5 quarts from now on.

mine measured the same.

Feb 8, 2011 | 02:10 PM

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J2F42C

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Baja,

Replace the valve cover (hopefully it is the passenger side), then change the oil with 5.5 qts and I'd be willing to bet it would read correctly.

I had a bad leak at the cam plug passenger' side, and until I changed it last year with the valve cover, I probably lost 1/2qt every six months (I change my oil once a year at around 5000 miles). Now, I have not had to add one ounce in seven months.

Good luck....

Feb 8, 2011 | 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aowRS

I've done more than seventy (yes, 70) oil changes on my 4Runner since purchasing it new in '01.

5.5 qts with a factory oil filter each time.

Andreas

You were't messing around with the 3000 mile interval were ya!

I do not think it could actually take more than 6 quarts to fill the 5vz-fe. Something in the "weights and measures" category is messed up if it does, lol.

Personally, I just put 6 in my rig all the time because it's easier than 5.5. It shows maybe 1/16th of an inch over full when I put in 6.

My dipstick measures 19" as well.