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How much oil is needed in the stock 1.5 motor and what oil thickness should I be using in a car with 200+k miles. I tried searching but oil+how didn't pull up any useful threads.
There is a sticker under your hood that lists info like this. If it's missing, check the manual. I'll give you a little hint though, if you keep adding oil and checking your dipstick, I bet you'll end up with the right amount....
Should be around 3.5 as that's what the 1.6L from that year uses. I'd use 5w30, what's recommended, unless you're burning a lot of oil - even then, I'd suggest an oil w/ seal conditioner first before going thicker.