engine oil capacitie ?
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There has been some debate over this here...I say put in the 6.5....start the car and let it run for a few minutes....let it sit for an hour and check the level.
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When I took delivery of my 99 I checked and marked the dip stick. Then on the first change filled it to to match the factory fill.
7 Qts... w/filter has been a non issue for 60K miles. 99 Nassau Blue
7 Qts... w/filter has been a non issue for 60K miles. 99 Nassau Blue
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From: Sunshine State
Originally Posted by 16Again
When I change the oil in my 01 it is always re-filled with 7 quarts. 
Bob
Bob
All dipsticks are not created equal. I would put in 7 quarts. Check it cold and mark the stick.
Bob
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I just read on www.corvettemechanic.com that GM has a new tech net note on oil capacity. Apparently 7 quarts is too much, believe it or not they say that 7 Qts will cause the crankshaft to stir up the oil. When you put your 7 Qts in and then check the oil after only waiting a minute or so it reads on-the-dot full because the other half quart is still up in the heads. Thats what I read...... Just did an oil change the other day with 6 1/2 quarts and after sitting for an hour plus it reads a tad over full!
Clearly some here haven't had any issues with 7 quarts, but GM says 6 1/2 for those who are picky! (and arguing over 1/2 quart is a little nit picky in itself .....)
Clearly some here haven't had any issues with 7 quarts, but GM says 6 1/2 for those who are picky! (and arguing over 1/2 quart is a little nit picky in itself .....)
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I always put in 6-1/2 when I change it then drive it. I then let it sit overnight so there is no issue with drain down from the heads. Its consistantly a 1/2 quart low and I end up with 7 quarts. I also tip the car when I change the oil so maybe that is the extra 1/2 quart, but the only way I can get mine to the correct line is to put in 7. Unless GM thinks I should be reading the dipstick different than the owners manual, in which case they should put out some type of letter.