The official capacity is 4qt., but the real difficulty is getting all of the old oil out. I find that about 3 1/2 to 3 2/3 qt will be up to the full line on the dipstick. You generally should not overfill, but I doubt an extra 1/2 qt would hurt it. Do not put in more than 4 qt. Don't forget that when you fill it up and change the filter, the new filter will be empty. The most accurate dipstick reading will be after running it for a few minutes.
You definitely do not want to overfill your engine at all, that can cause serious issues. If you overfill it is possible for the crank to actually hit the oil in the pan, when that happens you will get foaming, and eventually air entrained in the oil which will seriously impact its lubricating ability. Engine failure will result.
Add your oil slowly, checking the dipstick frequently. If you overfill, suck some out. There are usually warnings in the manuals of just about any engine to not overfill.
If you don't have an engine manual and you are a Member, you can download the Owner's engine manual for the M35B from the Owner's Encyclopedia on the main site. Given the cost of a diesel engine, I would read it cover to cover.
I have M35B , 4 cylinder 35 HP ( i am not sure of the difference) - It uses 3 and 1/3 quarts of engine oil, 10 OZ of transmission oil.
Haro Bayandorian, 1999 C36 MKII, Sail La Vie #1787, M35B,
Coyote Point, San Mateo, CA.
The official capacity is 4qt., but the real difficulty is getting all of the old oil out. I find that about 3 1/2 to 3 2/3 qt will be up to the full line on the dipstick. You generally should not overfill, but I doubt an extra 1/2 qt would hurt it. Do not put in more than 4 qt. Don't forget that when you fill it up and change the filter, the new filter will be empty. The most accurate dipstick reading will be after running it for a few minutes.
Gene Foraker
Sandusky Yacht Club
Sandusky, OH
1999 C36 #1786
Gypsy Wagon
You definitely do not want to overfill your engine at all, that can cause serious issues. If you overfill it is possible for the crank to actually hit the oil in the pan, when that happens you will get foaming, and eventually air entrained in the oil which will seriously impact its lubricating ability. Engine failure will result.
Add your oil slowly, checking the dipstick frequently. If you overfill, suck some out. There are usually warnings in the manuals of just about any engine to not overfill.
If you don't have an engine manual and you are a Member, you can download the Owner's engine manual for the M35B from the Owner's Encyclopedia on the main site. Given the cost of a diesel engine, I would read it cover to cover.
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The manual is titled as being for the M35B but it includes all engines from the M35B, down to the M3-20.
My understanding is that for the M35-BC designation, the C simply stands for Catalina. Why it might be different from any other M35-B is beyond me.
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL
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