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Thanks. The '12 3's dipstick is blank and just has a circle at the top and bottom. The oil is dead center when the motor is cold. And yeah I believe it said use 4.6 qt if the filter is changed, which I did change so went with 4.6.

Put this question in the neurotic category but here goes: I just did an oil change on my 2012 Skyactiv 3. The manual calls for 4.6 qts of oil, which is what I put in, and the dip stick shows dead center between the bottom and top holes when I go to measure the oil. Seems like not an issue...

Cool, thanks. I'll give it some thought and either do a 5mm spacer or just be normal and get new wheels.

Thanks for the perspective. Will a wheel with less offset also change geometry of travel and steering linkage? I figure the spacer had the same or similar impact as a wheel with less offset, but maybe I'm wrong(?).

Hi, I have a 2012 Skyactiv hatch with the nice looking 16" twist wheels. I want to run autocross again and the stock wheels are pretty light, strong and paid for. I actually switched to a 215/50/16 Kumho Ecsta ASX and I would suggest this move to anyone. The car looks better (less of a donut...

Okay, thanks.

Thank you for the feedback. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I assume that the engine and driveline components will wear faster simply due to running at a higher revolution on the motor, and not some bigger issue I'm missing. Looks like the load rating is 91 for the stock tire.

I checked it out and there are a lot in the size you suggest. I have decreased rolling diameter on cars in the past, and everything worked out okay. What is the worst case with 215/45/16? Thanks for the help.

Hi, I have a 2102 3 Skyactiv hatchback and am not a fan of the stock tires (is anyone?), but like the wheels and do not want to fiddle with new rims. I can get 215/45/16 Ecsta XS's, which are very sticky summer tires. Any drawbacks to look out for besides worse MPG and less tire life?? I think...

Thanks, a lot. I'm okay with a rougher ride. I checked Tire Rack and tires.com for 215's and they have a very small selection and I'd prefer something better than the Turanza but still all season, like a Kumho ASX or something. I'll hunt more. This is good info about the TCS. That is crazy!

Hi, I have a 2012 3 Skyactiv w/ stock 16" wheels and tires. when I get new tires, I want to go with a 215-40 or 45-16 but I may have to go with a 205-45-16 due to the rarity of 215's. Can I expect issues with the TPS and traction control? Thanks!

Thanks. I avoid the aggressive launch in general. Speaking of the MT (which I have), it's generally super smooth but if I shift *slowly* between 1 and 2 it is rough. I was doing this during engine break in and I noticed it. If I just sweep it in normally, it's all good. I'm a worry wart, but...

Hi, I have a Skyactiv 3 and would like to possibly autocross it, as I have over the past 7 years with other cars I've owned. I'm casual and usually run only a couple events per year and keep the cars stock. Can I expect any durability issues from the Skyactiv 2L? I'm impressed with the motor...