1980 2.6 oil capacity

[Goskate000]

So the factory manual says 6 qts of oil with filter but my dipstick says max 3.8? My children manual says 5.75 also. What is the correct amount?

[geezer101]

3.8 is referring to litres. Online says 3.5 litres for sump, 0.5 for filter. I'd prime a new filter and have 3 litres measured up. Add 2.5 litres and check the oil level, then top up and check as you go. If you can fit a bigger capacity filter, go for it. Extra oil and filtration area is a bonus.

[Goskate000]

Is it supposed to be to the line because mine is at the “a” on “max” should that be okay to cruise

[geezer101]

^sorry. Online was referring to forums. I pulled the data off this site - https://oil-change.info/mitsubishi-pajero-engine-oil-capacity/

Most Mitsubishi 4 cylinder engines are around the 3.5 litre oil capacity mark.