'03 Disco, about 43K miles.

I'm running a KN 3001 filter. About how much oil should I be talking, I'm measuring about 6.25 qts. That sound about right to everyone. I'm changing about every 3K miles. Owned it from 36.5K miles.

-ugly

 

I'm pretty sure the manual says for oil changes it is 6.1quarts, but like 6.5 from a dry engine. I guess dry means rebuilt or new?

 

Sounds about right, I'm usually right around 6 quarts but I've used stock sized filters to this point. The 3001 K&N is about twice as big, and I assume displaces a bit more oil.

 

I use a 3001 filter also and when I fill to the full mark on the dip stick I use about the same amount.

 

it took a little less than 6.5 qts. w/the 3001.

 

I guess the ½ qt extra would depend on if you "prime" your oil filter (pour in a bit of oil)or not before installing? I'd strongly recomend filling the filter about ½ full of oil before installing.

 

I did. I didn't want to dump it all over me when installing but I'd say it was about half full when I screwed the filter in. It was actually 5.5 qts on oil and one qt of Lucas.

 

It's the first time I ever heard of that!?!? Interesting!

Is this something you do for a purpose??? just for the heck of it??? or its been proven to do something positive???

 

keeps your oil pump from running dry.