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Old 06-12-2007, 11:39 PM
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How much oil does a '88 Corvette take? I dont have the owners manual.
Old 06-12-2007, 11:40 PM
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5 qts with the filter
Old 06-13-2007, 01:16 AM
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i might be coming up on my change soon. doesnt a 95 c4 take 6 quarts?
Old 06-13-2007, 05:37 AM
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acording to corvette specs book 1988 holds 4.0 qt. less filter.hope that helps Tim
Old 06-13-2007, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 5POINT7
i might be coming up on my change soon. doesnt a 95 c4 take 6 quarts?
It takes about 4.7 litres with filter. Which is about what Pete said
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Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
It takes about 4.7 litres with filter. Which is about what Pete said
really? wow i dont know where i came up with 6 than.....
Old 06-13-2007, 10:19 AM
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No idea!!
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Originally Posted by 5POINT7
really? wow i dont know where i came up with 6 than.....
Maybe you are driving a C6 and don't know it.
Old 06-13-2007, 11:24 PM
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You C4 Guys kill me!!
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I always dump in 5qts. Just did a change last week.
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I always put in 4 quarts. Run the car for a few minutes, and then add until I hit the full mark on the dipstick.

Then I run it again and recheck. Just to be sure.

<------ but not on that one. YET!

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