well, i did the search but nothing... (thanks to v.2 i-club )

1. is it ok to put in 5qts of oil instead of 4.8qts? I think i smell oil burning from under hood but no leak..?

2. STi hood scoop really better for cooling I/C or just cosmetic?

thanks.

 

you should be fine with 5 quarts. maybe you spilled some oil and its burning off or you didnt tighten you oil filter all the way.

 

i didnt think it'd be big deal. my dealer INSIST that i put 4.8... i hope youre right. i'll double check the filter, fumoto valve, etc.

has anyone seen any kind of temp reading with STi scoop vs stock?

 

thanks!

 

.2 cant do that much. its not like your pressure is going to go through the roof

 

I just put it in till it says good

measuring is for girls

speed safely

Brian

 

if you can get the STi Underscoop with splitter too to go with the STi scoop ...

Andy...

 

you mean like this one?

well, not quite the splitter...

I had my dealer do the oil change twice so far and both times they gave me back .2qt

 

i hope not.

another q:
how does dry sump work? is it applicable to flat engine layout?

 

short stick. lol

 

5 quarts should be fine.
the sti scoop - well some people say it does give gains, some say it doesnt. i personally believe an air splitter will be better.

 

Thanks for all your input. The reason i ask about 5qt is because I can smell oil burning from under hood, but i didnt see any leaks or spills. i thought maybe i put too much oil and somehow caused the smell. i've been putting in 5qts whenever i do the oil change.

maybe i should invest in a catch can just in case... ?