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Apr 16, 2006 | 05:58 PM

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oil?

why is it that some people run 7 quarts of oil in a stock fbody pan? is that strickly for road racing?

Apr 16, 2006 | 06:05 PM

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If you race your car GM recommends adding another quart.

Apr 16, 2006 | 06:32 PM

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If you race your car GM recommends adding another quart.

cool info! i'm glad i learned that now before i started pulling the front tires

thanks man

Apr 16, 2006 | 07:04 PM

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Most people run 6-6.5 qt's.

Apr 16, 2006 | 07:49 PM

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Most people run 6-6.5 qt's.

i'm low then... i'm gonna put another quart in or so. thanks

Apr 16, 2006 | 08:02 PM

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so what if I just put in 6 quarts instead of 5.5?

Would this hurt anything on a daily driver?

I am not running the larger oil filter.

Apr 16, 2006 | 08:39 PM

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From: CAR LENGTHS AHEAD OF YOU

you guys run more than 5.5 quarts in a stock oil pan?

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