As long as I am carefull to get all the old oil out, I can round it out as 7Qts with filter.
Official LS1 oil capacity?
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Official LS1 oil capacity?
Hey guys, I searched around and have read that guys put 5.5 - 6.5 quarts in for an oil change. I think the owners manual says 5.5 quarts but someone had mentioned its a mistake?
Just a little confused, and was wondering what the official correct number is.
Thanks!
Just a little confused, and was wondering what the official correct number is.
Thanks!
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Do not over fill your oil
Never put too much oil in your system. As a matter of fact, less is better than more. You never want your crank coming in contact with excess oil. It slows the engine down and can cause faoming in your oil. Put in 5 quarts and some into your filter before you install the filter. Start the car and check for leaks and add oil as needed. I repeat, do not over fill.
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I put it 6.5 start the engine up let it run for a few minutes shut it down and wait until the oil drains back into the oil pan.I check the dipstick and top it off as determined what the dipstick reads
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More bad information.....
Never put too much oil in your system. As a matter of fact, less is better than more. You never want your crank coming in contact with excess oil. It slows the engine down and can cause faoming in your oil. Put in 5 quarts and some into your filter before you install the filter. Start the car and check for leaks and add oil as needed. I repeat, do not over fill.
Last edited by Evil-Twin; May 24, 2011 at 09:43 PM.
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Every time I change mine I drain for a long time with the rear raised some and remove the filter. I then fill the filter and finish silling the crankcase with a total of 6.5 quarts after which the car is run to check for leaks. Inevitably I end up adding the last 1/2 quart as the dipstick always is down 1/2 quart when I check it later.
