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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 03:48 PM
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From: Stavanger area, Norway
Car: 86 IROC Convt
Engine: 305TPI
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How much oil for a TH700R4?

I've replaced the filter and also had the radiator out, so it is all drained. How much does it take to fill it up again?
It doesn't say in the users manual nor in my Hilton's Manual.

I'd appreciate any inputs!

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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 04:00 PM
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Start with four quarts and fill to Add mark. Run through gears and keep it at Add mark. Once it is hot then make sure it is at the Full mark.
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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 05:17 PM
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Yeah, that was what it said in the Hilton's too - but I was wondering approximately how much that would be. Sorry that I didn't state that clearly. I just don't want to overfill, and I've added 2 more quarts and it is still not getting there.

So, if anyone knows the approx. amount, that would be great!

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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 05:59 PM
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If you didn't drain the converter, it should take between 6-8 quarts...
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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 07:42 PM
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Thanks LeeH,
I just kept adding and ended up at about 7 qt or so!


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