Check dip stick tube.
Tune-Up Partially Done
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Tune-Up Partially Done
Well, today I changed my oil, filter, plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 85 Z51. The car runs and idles much better. No more stumble on acceleration and a much better idle at around 680-720. However, when I put in oil, it took 6qts and is still barely half way to the full mark...Is this normal?
I still have a fuel filter and Bosch III's to go on too!
I still have a fuel filter and Bosch III's to go on too!
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Well, today I changed my oil, filter, plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 85 Z51. The car runs and idles much better. No more stumble on acceleration and a much better idle at around 680-720. However, when I put in oil, it took 6qts and is still barely half way to the full mark...Is this normal?
I still have a fuel filter and Bosch III's to go on too!
I still have a fuel filter and Bosch III's to go on too!
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thats the best I can do really. I was laying on the drivers side of the car stiking my hand underneath with the camera so you can get a sense of perspective. The pan definitely dips down but Im not sure if thats stock or not.
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hmmmmm..very interesting. For all I know it could be aftermarket. I mean the previous owner didnt even bother telling me it was a Z51 either. I didnt even realize it till I looked at the window sticker!
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Don't forget to swap out your PCV valve, too. It's an important (but often neglected) tune-up item. Fuel filter, air filter, and O2 sensor wouldn't hurt, either.
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Check your dipstick. If it is anything like mine, it has the part you insert into the block and the other end. The part near the block has a reverse groove (Not sure what it is called) but you push it in till it hits the block.
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I wish we could tell for certain or change the pan out. I'd hate to tell him to go to 5 quarts and have it be wrong. Wish there was some way we could know. I thought Miloden pans were gold irridated? Is there a stamping there that will confirm it for sure?