C6 z06 oil capacity question
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C6 z06 oil capacity question
So I recently installed some American racing headers on my 2011 z06 and in order to install them I had to remove the oil lines so I figured this would be a good time to do an oil change. The manual say it takes 10.5 quarts of oil and also states in order to check the oil level you must start the car get it up to running temperature turn it off wait 5 minute and then check dip stick in dry sump. Well I added exactly 10.5 quarts of oil and did exactly what the manual said to check the oil level and it's still low ? I don't want to over fill it so now I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if the motor will actually take more oil because I removed the oil lines and also the oil cooler in order to install my headers. Any help would be much appreciated I don't want to over fill the engine but I definitely don't want to leave it low either. Thanks
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I havent had time to go out and check again this time making sure to bring it to the right oil temp but the last time I did it it wasn't even to the first dot. Honestly I don't think I have been warming it up enough. I'm gonna check it again this evening so I'll let you guys know and thank you guys for the feed back.
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I havent had time to go out and check again this time making sure to bring it to the right oil temp but the last time I did it it wasn't even to the first dot. Honestly I don't think I have been warming it up enough. I'm gonna check it again this evening so I'll let you guys know and thank you guys for the feed back.
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So I came home last night and checked the oil level one more time, this time I started the engine and let the oil temp get to 178 degrees. Let it sit for five minutes and still the oil level is below the first circle just barely below the hatched section. I have 11 quarts of oil in the motor would you guys recommend adding more ?
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If you already have 11 hold on don't add anymore until someone chimes in. That is very strange. I would wait and figure out what the heck is happening and why this is. You Are not in danger with 11, if the oil was too low you would get a low oil warning. It sounds like it needs 2 more quarts to come up to proper level and there is no way dry sump will take 13 quarts. If disconnecting the cooler lines would cause that that would be mentioned. Ill also check the shop manual for you to see if it ever mentions this on the re and re of cooler lines or the cooler.
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Just checked my shop manual on all engine oil related sections. There is not one warning or note that the dry sump will need more oil than 10.5 if it is drained completely or if cooler lines or the cooler is replaced. I would try to trouble shoot what is happening. Did you do the oil change yourself? You are sure there is no mistake with the math? Liters vs quarts, something like this i would even drain it and measure it as it will be clean oil. I just caution you against putting 13 quarts into a system that is supposed to take 10.5. Maybe some others can chime in too.
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Just checked my shop manual on all engine oil related sections. There is not one warning or note that the dry sump will need more oil than 10.5 if it is drained completely or if cooler lines or the cooler is replaced. I would try to trouble shoot what is happening. Did you do the oil change yourself? You are sure there is no mistake with the math? Liters vs quarts, something like this i would even drain it and measure it as it will be clean oil. I just caution you against putting 13 quarts into a system that is supposed to take 10.5. Maybe some others can chime in too.
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Originally Posted by KENS80V
Dry sump engines do not have a low oil warning sensor. The sensor and wiring is only installed in wet sump oil pans.