lenght of dipstick

[foiler1]

the topic should get results. Can anyone tell me how long a dipstick should be on a 2007 malibu iride 320 lcr. when i dump the oil i fill it with 4 1/2 quarts i end up having to suck out a little bit. i've drained it in the driveway and also used a pump while in the water with the same results. i have to wonder if the stick is a little too long. is it possible?

Joe

[WakingMeHappy]

What does your owner’s manual say the oil capacity is? 4 ½ quarts doesn’t sound like it’s enough but then I don’t know what your system should hold. Could that cap on the dip stick have slid closer to the finger grab? In essence, that would make it longer.

[eyepeeler]

Could be you are not getting all of the oil out when you are draining it. I always tilt the front of my boat down when changing oil to get the most out. Even fold your jack if there is someone there to help you.

[Ndawg12]

Your total capacity should be 5.5 quarts. I have never been able to get it all out either. My best success was when I actually ran the boat on the lake (rather than just idle in the driveway) I got close to 5 quarts out.