07 c6 Z51 oil capacity
06-21-2010, 11:16 PM
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07 c6 Z51 oil capacity
I just had my oil changed (first time since I bought the car) and the shop (non dealer) put in 8 quart. The car has sat for 2 days and the dip stick shows well beyond full. What is the proper Z51 capacity?
No owners manual with my car.
No owners manual with my car.
06-22-2010, 01:59 AM
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06-22-2010, 02:05 AM
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Next time it might be better to find a shop that knows how to change your oil, better yet would be to do it your self. Hopefully, they used Mobile One 5-W30. Anything else is unacceptable, IMHO.
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06-22-2010, 02:56 AM
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06-22-2010, 03:47 AM
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06-22-2010, 09:42 AM
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http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsi...ngine_oils.pdf
06-22-2010, 12:34 PM
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Yea my 05' Z51 ended up needed 6 quarts after it had a chance to cycle, the oil cooler is the extra .5 quarts over the base 5.5 qts. I used Royal Purple and Pepboys has a special going on right now as well 5 qts (so you have to buy one extra) and the RP filter for 39.99 till july 4th. At least thats the special in the Dallas, TX area.
06-22-2010, 12:51 PM
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Yea my 05' Z51 ended up needed 6 quarts after it had a chance to cycle, the oil cooler is the extra .5 quarts over the base 5.5 qts. I used Royal Purple and Pepboys has a special going on right now as well 5 qts (so you have to buy one extra) and the RP filter for 39.99 till july 4th. At least thats the special in the Dallas, TX area.
imo some dealers are no better than these quick lube places
06-22-2010, 01:29 PM
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2 quarts two much
Well they drained out the extra two quarts and refunded me$21.00 from the bill which had been $69.00 dollars which made it a $48.00 oil change. They also gave me a credit for a free full synthetic oil change next time.
Now to the cause for the problem. THOSE DAMM Z51 EMBLEMS! They thought it was a Z06 which takes 8 quart.
As for the oil Brand it was Kendall Titanium full synthetic and is on the approved list. I see it also fairs very well in testing compared to other brands.
Now to the cause for the problem. THOSE DAMM Z51 EMBLEMS! They thought it was a Z06 which takes 8 quart.
As for the oil Brand it was Kendall Titanium full synthetic and is on the approved list. I see it also fairs very well in testing compared to other brands.
06-22-2010, 01:31 PM
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Well they drained out the extra two quarts and refunded me$21.00 from the bill which had been $69.00 dollars which made it a $48.00 oil change. They also gave me a credit for a free full synthetic oil change next time.
Now to the cause for the problem. THOSE DAMM Z51 EMBLEMS! They thought it was a Z06 which takes 8 quart.
As for the oil Brand it was Kendall Titanium full synthetic and is on the approved list. I see it also fairs very well in testing compared to other brands.
Now to the cause for the problem. THOSE DAMM Z51 EMBLEMS! They thought it was a Z06 which takes 8 quart.
As for the oil Brand it was Kendall Titanium full synthetic and is on the approved list. I see it also fairs very well in testing compared to other brands.
06-22-2010, 11:00 PM
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Change oil yourself if you can
I see you are a new poster.... great to see you kept them honest!
As soon as you can, set yourself up to change the oil yourself... it's a bonding thing with the car and it's easy to do... lots of posts to show you how here on the forum... I have the same car you do and I put
5 1/2 to 6 quarts in and then check the level.... don't forget to fill the filter before putting it on... with a filter it will take up to 6 1/2 quarts
As soon as you can, set yourself up to change the oil yourself... it's a bonding thing with the car and it's easy to do... lots of posts to show you how here on the forum... I have the same car you do and I put
5 1/2 to 6 quarts in and then check the level.... don't forget to fill the filter before putting it on... with a filter it will take up to 6 1/2 quarts
06-23-2010, 01:23 AM
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I hear were you are coming from and I'm sure you came to that conclusion after some thorough research. However, the OP is a newbe and doesn't even know how may quarts of oil are required (no dis, we were all there at one time). I felt it was best to stick with the factory recommendations until he is ready to decide for himself.
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06-23-2010, 01:35 AM
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List of GM approved oils for the Corvette, GM4718M
http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsi...ngine_oils.pdf
http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsi...ngine_oils.pdf
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06-23-2010, 10:01 AM
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Well they drained out the extra two quarts and refunded me$21.00 from the bill which had been $69.00 dollars which made it a $48.00 oil change. They also gave me a credit for a free full synthetic oil change next time.
Now to the cause for the problem. THOSE DAMM Z51 EMBLEMS! They thought it was a Z06 which takes 8 quart.
As for the oil Brand it was Kendall Titanium full synthetic and is on the approved list. I see it also fairs very well in testing compared to other brands.
Now to the cause for the problem. THOSE DAMM Z51 EMBLEMS! They thought it was a Z06 which takes 8 quart.
As for the oil Brand it was Kendall Titanium full synthetic and is on the approved list. I see it also fairs very well in testing compared to other brands.
