chavez885

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I don't use any oil, you'll be fine bro!

J2Pharren1

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I have the service manuals for my 96 and it says the same thing about 5 in the Camaro and 4.5 in the firebird. That doesn't make any sense to me, but whatever.

hitmanws6

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if it helps in our fluid capacity guides at work it says 5.5 qts with the short filter

monster81

it depends,if u have a oil cooler or not. when u drain the oil out some will still remain in,so u have to go a bit less than the capacity. my 97' Z doesnt have a cooler and my manual says 4.7 quarts at the change of oil and filter.

CARFREAKS

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Just make sure you put oil in the filter first... Then put it In the engine/oil pan go with 4 and go from there...

Just dont use crap oil. If you are using standard use "Valvoline" with some lucus.
If synthetic use Moble 1

wrd1972

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What happens if one does not fill the filter first?
I have to assume that the GM engineers have accounted for folks NOT doing when designing the motor. Therefore, I will assume that if one forgets, it should be harmless or lots of folks would have wasted their motors.

hitmanws6

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there is no need to fill up the filter. and you should NEVER use Lucas stabilizer, all it does is make your oil foamy

buffman

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there is plently oil in the car even after draining.. it's a good idea to pre fill filter, but it's not going to kill the motor if you forgot one or two times.

leadfoot4

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It simply helps to get the oil flowing through the engine quicker, instead of having to pump the filter full first. I've always done it, but I know dozens who don't.....

camar0corey

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I've never prefilled a filter, first time I've ever heard of it.

93v8clone

think with your dipstick jimmy

nik1703

yeah this is true. i have an oil cooler.