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Old 06-21-2007, 06:39 PM
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Question What is the Oil Capacity in a 6.0 408?

I have been stumped since my 408 was put in my car.I am using my old LS1 oil pan.Is the Dip stick tube in the same location(Height wise)? Because my LS1 used to hold 5.5 quarts and Now my 408 holds 6 quarts????I asked my engine builder and he said it should be the same as my LS1 because its the same pan.I cant see where the dipstick tube goes in to see if its down all the way.I was smelling oil consumption when on the full mark but now that I am down to between full and add marks I am not smelling it now...What do you guys think?
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you old motors probly burned oil your new one doesnt, plus i run 7 qts in my ls1 pan they hold 6.5 with filter and i run the truck filter which is larger.
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I put 6.5 qts in my truck.... always shows full...




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