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Dec 4, 2006 | 11:01 AM

LebaneseShowoff

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I have a quick question, how many quarts of oil does the LS1 take, i'm gonna go buy some, but dunno how much exactly i will take.

Dec 4, 2006 | 11:57 AM

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six.....

Dec 4, 2006 | 04:20 PM

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actually, the LS1 takes 5 1/2 quarts of oil. putting 6 quarts of oil in the LS1 is overfilling, unless you use the larger K&N truck filter that holds more oil. then 6 quarts can be used. in many cases, it could be worse to run too much oil than not enough. i know this holds true for transmissions, when the increase in pressure can actually do more damage than a small decrease in pressure.

Dec 4, 2006 | 06:07 PM

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hasnt hurt me by puttin in six, with a LS1 size oil filter

Dec 4, 2006 | 06:17 PM

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ive also used six...WITH the filter

Dec 4, 2006 | 06:45 PM

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It takes 5 1/2. I usually put in about 5 3/4. I just keep checking the dip stick until its at the right level.

Dec 4, 2006 | 07:45 PM

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You can put 6 qts no problem.

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Dec 4, 2006 | 09:49 PM

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Yep, 5.5 with the stock length filter or 6 if you get a longer one like the K&N HP2006.

Dec 4, 2006 | 09:52 PM

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It states 5 1/2 quarts with a filter change in the owners manual. Putting in more than about 5 3/4 quarts is definitely overkill, its not good for the motor to have too much oil in the crankcase.