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SFcamaro · 01-07-2012, 11:59 AM

Ah, I changed my own oil and didn't realize my camaro needed 8 quarts of oil.
I just assumed it would take 5 quarts. Been driving around like that for 1500 miles until the car provided a message that oil was low. Hopefully it didnt cause harm and the extra three quarts just allows the oil to stay fresher before burning out.

Caswell239 · 01-07-2012, 12:02 PM

you didnt check the dipstick after????

PQ · 01-07-2012, 12:02 PM

Damn. Good thing you caught it.

ohyeahjay · 01-07-2012, 12:04 PM

you should take 5 minutes and read the manual, lots of good info to avoid future mistakes that may cost you in the future

POWERFREAK · 01-07-2012, 12:06 PM

How the heck can you just assume it only takes 5 qts and not double check???

Jason@JacFab · 01-07-2012, 12:07 PM

I believe it's actually 8.9 qts on the LS3... I usually buy my mobile 1 in the 5 quart jugs as it's cheaper. Good thing the car caught it for you!

Black1SS · 01-07-2012, 12:12 PM

Wow, I am glad you caught it. Hopefully it did not do any major harm

Earl · 01-07-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SFcamaro

Ah, I changed my own oil and didn't realize my camaro needed 8 quarts of oil.
I just assumed it would take 5 quarts. Been driving around like that for 1500 miles until the car provided a message that oil was low. Hopefully it didnt cause harm and the extra three quarts just allows the oil to stay fresher before burning out.

You're not allowed to do any more work on your car from now on.

bannonm · 01-07-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

I believe it's actually 8.9 qts on the LS3... I usually buy my mobile 1 in the 5 quart jugs as it's cheaper. Good thing the car caught it for you!

8.0 exactly. Read the manual

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scythezo6 · 01-07-2012, 01:39 PM

Why in hell would you just assume?

Good thing you caught it before you caused damage (there probably is some by now anyway).

*GTAHVIT* · 01-07-2012, 01:44 PM

Look guys lighten up.

we've all gooned something up. at least he had the guts to post here and get some advice.

If it were me. I'd get another 8 quarts and do another oil change. just to flush out any extra particles that may have been generated buy the lack of oil.

as long as you haven't been running around at redline or don't have any new ticking (valve train) noise, you should be good to go.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-07-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by scythezo6

Why in hell would you just assume?

Good thing you caught it before you caused damage (there probably is some by now anyway).

why in the hell would you assume that there is damage?

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Look guys lighten up.

we've all gooned something up. at least he had the guts to post here and get some advice.

If it were me. I'd get another 8 quarts and do another oil change. just to flush our any extra particles that may have been generated buy the lack of oil.

as long as you haven't been running around at redling or don't have any new ticking (valve train) noise, you should be good to go.

I wouldnt worry about it unless there are indicators to point to there being any damage to the car.

sasquash1984 · 01-07-2012, 02:37 PM

Where do yal see that just looked at my book

turboguy327 · 01-07-2012, 02:43 PM

Why does the book even matter at this point?? You should always check the dipstick after an oil change. But its listed in the fluid capacities section in the back of the manual.

01-07-2012, 11:59 AM	#1
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01-07-2012, 12:02 PM	#3
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Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	I believe it's actually 8.9 qts on the LS3... I usually buy my mobile 1 in the 5 quart jugs as it's cheaper. Good thing the car caught it for you!

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Black1SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SC Posts: 427	Wow, I am glad you caught it. Hopefully it did not do any major harm

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01-07-2012, 02:43 PM	#14
turboguy327 Banned Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 704	Why does the book even matter at this point?? You should always check the dipstick after an oil change. But its listed in the fluid capacities section in the back of the manual.