Oil Change Question
04-22-2009, 04:09 PM
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Oil Change Question
Just did an oil change and got a little to much in. It's a little more than an 1/8th inch above full on the dipstick. Is that going to create any problems?
04-22-2009, 04:12 PM
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04-22-2009, 04:22 PM
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According to the corvette manual, it actually says you should add a quart when you race or run any track day event. I would think it is fine.
04-22-2009, 04:30 PM
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You are fine.
04-22-2009, 04:57 PM
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An 1/8 inch is not significant...relax and go for a drive.
04-22-2009, 05:55 PM
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An 1/8 inch is not significant...relax and go for a drive.
04-22-2009, 06:08 PM
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I use 6 qts as specified for the Z51 and it is always 1/4" over. No problem.
04-22-2009, 06:10 PM
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I'll probably run 6.5 qts in mine, mainly since the supercharger will heat up the oil on my car (not self contained)
04-22-2009, 06:16 PM
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I didn't think it would be a problem, but better safe then sorry.
04-22-2009, 08:25 PM
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An 1/8 inch is not significant...relax and go for a drive.
now you have an excuse to put trhe pedal to the metal.
04-22-2009, 08:30 PM
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You are fine.
04-22-2009, 04:09 PM
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