How much oil
Melting Slicks
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From: Southwest Florida
I put 6 in mine and it was still only about halfway into the hatched area. I didn't add any more since it was in range anyway and I feared that the dipstick may be wrong and getting it to the full line might end up being too much oil.
Mike
Mike
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Originally Posted by Another Yellow
Why are so many Corvettes delivered without an owners manual? 
Capacities and Specifications (page 5-94 of OWNER'S MANUAL)
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information.
Application
Capacities
Engine Oil with Filter 5.5 quarts
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling
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Melting Slicks
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From: Heaven, for the climate; Hell, for the company
Originally Posted by Another Yellow
Why are so many Corvettes delivered without an owners manual?
Burning Brakes
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From: Nashville Tennessee
Owners Manual
Originally Posted by Another Yellow
Why are so many Corvettes delivered without an owners manual?
AL
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From: Palm Coast Florida
manual
Originally Posted by ALFONSE
No Owners Manual, I would think that has to be the dealers fault? Has everyone checked in the secret little compartment in the trunk, that's where mine was, not in the glove box?
AL
AL
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From: Thousand Oaks California
Originally Posted by gmcdougle
I believe the official number is 6 qts but have seen many posts that have had 7 qts when the oil is changed. Put in 6, run the engine, let sit for a little, check, add as needed. 