If you don't change the filter it will only take 4.
How much oil
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From: Dodgeville Wisconsin
How much oil
I have a 79 with a L82. Bought about 4yrs ago. Anyway when I change oil, all I can put in is 4 quarts. According to the dipstick. I was telling that to someone, he said it should hold 5 quarts which I agree it should. So I'm asking if it holds 4 or 5. Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
mine (79 L82) holds 5, you should put some in the filter when you spin it on, it will hold almost a quart by itself , not quite though. if you dont fill the filter, run the engine , you should be a quart low after that.
Melting Slicks
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From: Meriden CT
That is really odd because my '79 L48 is the same way. All I can think of is a replacement dipstick that is not marked right. I simply re-marked the dipstick with a vibro etcher after getting the level right with a 5 quart (and filter) oil change.
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I was thinking wrong dipstick as well. The re-mark idea is a good one.
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