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VTXrider · 01-14-2011, 05:32 PM

I don't know what the capacity is, but as a general rule 1/2 quart overfill is fine. CLG is on the money on this b is fine, a I would drain some.

If you had and LS3 I would say you are better off since you are going to burn some oil anyway, I don't think the v6 burn a substantial amount of oil usually.

ss=scuba steve · 01-14-2011, 09:29 PM

I'm no gas engine mechanic, but I am a diesel mechanic. Pretty sure manufacturers are going to allow a little tolerance either way as long as it isnt a rediculous amount either way. I think you are fine just leaving it alone......

Texhawk · 01-16-2011, 09:20 PM

The V6 owners manual says the oil capacity is 6 quarts.
I think anything in the cross-hatched area is within the acceptable range.

01-14-2011, 05:32 PM	#15
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	I don't know what the capacity is, but as a general rule 1/2 quart overfill is fine. CLG is on the money on this b is fine, a I would drain some. If you had and LS3 I would say you are better off since you are going to burn some oil anyway, I don't think the v6 burn a substantial amount of oil usually. __________________

01-14-2011, 09:29 PM	#16
ss=scuba steve Drives: 2011 1SS Cyber Gray Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoFla Posts: 863 View My Garage	I'm no gas engine mechanic, but I am a diesel mechanic. Pretty sure manufacturers are going to allow a little tolerance either way as long as it isnt a rediculous amount either way. I think you are fine just leaving it alone...... __________________

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01-16-2011, 09:20 PM	#17
Texhawk Drives: 69Camaro,87IROC,96 SS,Z06&Stingray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 275	The V6 owners manual says the oil capacity is 6 quarts. I think anything in the cross-hatched area is within the acceptable range.