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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Here's the scenario, LS1 engine has 6 qt's in the pan, when engine is running how much oil would normally be left in the pan and how much oil would be running around the engine?
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It depends on the engine RPM, at higher RPM more oil will be up top for sure.
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Ok what about at idle, say 900rpm and at redline, say 6,500rpm?
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Originally Posted by GTS346
Ok what about at idle, say 900rpm and at redline, say 6,500rpm?

I would say at idle, most is in the pan....

at redline, most is in the valve covers.....
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Give it a try, hold the revs at redline and check your dipstick
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Originally Posted by APeteSS
Give it a try, hold the revs at redline and check your dipstick
If my engine had a dipstick and I had a spare pair of hands then maybe yes I could try that.
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