5 qt of oil is it enough???
10-15-2004, 05:47 PM
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5 qt of oil is it enough??? When I change my oil 5 qt is what the engine needs. No more no less.
Everybody says 5.5 qt but that much would overfill mine.
Can somebody explain this to me please???
I use M1 0w-40 and K'N oilfilter.
Tommy
Everybody says 5.5 qt but that much would overfill mine.
Can somebody explain this to me please???
I use M1 0w-40 and K'N oilfilter.
Tommy
10-15-2004, 05:54 PM
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What PN oil filter are you running? Long or short version? With the long K&N filter it's about 6 qts to fill mine up. Using the stock AC Delco filter it took 5.5. Are you allowing the car to sit on level ground when it's draining? Maybe your not getting all the old oil out.
10-15-2004, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SSCam99
The books say 6 quarts but my dipstick says full at 5.5 like the majority here. I agree that as long as your oil pressure is good you should be fine.
The 4.8L in the truck takes 6 quarts, and I've heard others say they need a little over 6 to 6 1/2 quarts to fill up.
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10-15-2004, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by y2k_ta
The 2000 owner's manual says 5.5 quarts. Mine is right on the full mark with 5 1/2 quarts.
The 4.8L in the truck takes 6 quarts, and I've heard others say they need a little over 6 to 6 1/2 quarts to fill up.
The 4.8L in the truck takes 6 quarts, and I've heard others say they need a little over 6 to 6 1/2 quarts to fill up.
10-15-2004, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SSCam99
Every book on the LS1 I have personally seen says 6 quarts for the LS1. This includes a general engine manual at the Chevrolet dealership nearby. We looked it up. As I said before though, I follow my dipstick and quit at 5.5 quarts.
What book are you looking at bud? I'm holding the owners manual to my 01 model TA, and in the capacitites section on page 6-70 it says Crankcase Oil and filter change:
3800 V6..................4.5 qts
5.7 V8..................5.5 qts
Now the 5.3 liter in my 00 Z-71 holds 6qts
All of these capacities are with the factory PN oil filter
10-16-2004, 01:32 AM
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huh? My GM service manual says 5.5 quarts with standard filter. And that's exactly what mine takes, Amsoil 
. Going by your dipstick is always good, but too much oil will cost you horsepower. The more oil in the crank case, the more drag on the crankshaft, therefore less power - especially high RPM. Put about 8 quarts in and go for a spirited run
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My GM service manual says 5.5 quarts with standard filter. And that's exactly what mine takes, Amsoil . Going by your dipstick is always good, but too much oil will cost you horsepower. The more oil in the crank case, the more drag on the crankshaft, therefore less power - especially high RPM. Put about 8 quarts in and go for a spirited run Have a look...
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LOL these motors aren't going to lose any horses just cuz you're running an extra half quart. if you're running a road race, its SUGGESTED to run at LEAST 6. i run 6 every day of the week. my motor hasn't complained yet.
10-16-2004, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BriancWS6
What PN oil filter are you running? Long or short version? With the long K&N filter it's about 6 qts to fill mine up. Using the stock AC Delco filter it took 5.5. Are you allowing the car to sit on level ground when it's draining? Maybe your not getting all the old oil out.
10-16-2004, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cyphur_traq
LOL these motors aren't going to lose any horses just cuz you're running an extra half quart. if you're running a road race, its SUGGESTED to run at LEAST 6. i run 6 every day of the week. my motor hasn't complained yet.
