355 Fluid capacities and preferences after engine out

When I did my engine out, I put in about 9 quarts and then I checked it running with oil temp at about 150 degrees, the oil level should be between the low and full mark on the dipstick. Everyone has their own favorite brand of oil. Mobil 1 is fine. Ferrari recommends pennzoil 5w-40. As far as the antifreeze goes, I used the blue bmw coolant and I don't remember how much it took. I used the vacuum fill method and it worked great. No air pockets and no need to bleed.

 

I many peo0le use mobil one, probably most common. I put in about 1 litre less than the manual states sthen start the car and start checking it once the engine fans kick in. I use 5w30 but that can vary a bit. If you do a search there is alot of discussion and a lot of good arguements.
For coolant I use bmw blue coolant and again one of the more popular.
For transmission its redlline again likely most popular. Also good discussions on here about the different additives and which. O8l not to use. I think mist agreed redl8ne shockproof was the not to use but do not quote me on that do the search.

Again manual states for coolant. I th8nk it was around 8 litres but check. Your service manual.


Oh and if you did the service yourself congrats

 

Start with …

8 quarts of oil, then add
3 gallons of coolant is plenty
1 gallon of gear box oil + a little bit

 

Coolant: Zerex G-05

https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/antifreeze-products/g-05-antifreeze-coolant

 

Start with 9qts of pennzoil euro platinum 5w-40, Check it, then add accordingly. I think i used all 10. I get it from amazon
I used the zerex g-05 antifreeze as well available at autozone etc.

 

The workshop manual is your friend. FYI total coolant capacity is 2.90 US gal.

 

Shell Rotella Ultra is a better choice. Either that or CAT ELC. The additive package in G-05 is really only good for somewhere under 2 years. Rotella Ultra is the first true ELC for wet liner engines.

 

So what would be the change interval on this product? 5 years?

 

Yes.

Coolant additive packages are age sensitive, not mileage. Most are good for 300,000 miles provided you do that within the time limits.

 

If you feel the need Matt and have a car with an immobilizer that does not cut the starter off, just don't disarm the immobilizer and give it a crank.

 

Chances are it is going to crank a while to purge the air from the fuel system.

 

Good point.

Keep in mind, you did not rebuild the motor (if you did, assemble lube would be good) so the parts will still have an oil film.

 

Yup. Oil pressure does not lubricate engines, oil does.

 

Where are you guys getting
Shell Rotella Ultra 50/50 ?
All I’m seeing is big drums of it online.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Rotella-Ultra-Antifreeze-Coolant-Concentrate/dp/B073VZT1N1

Yo can always buy this and dilute with distilled water

 

pain in the ass, but thanks

 

Because it is used by so many fleet operators. I want it in 55 gallon drums in concentrate but cant get that. I hate paying $20 a gallon for water.

I can buy antifreeze cheaper in 1 gallon bottles than I can in a barrel.


Might call the local Cat dealer and get CAT ELC.

 

Thanks
I get it.
Hope you’re doing well.

 

Just fine thanks.

 

We get our cat elc in 250 gallon totes