03-13-2014, 11:19 AM | #1 |
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how much oil does a LS3 take?
Just changed my oil and filter added 5 qts and showes low? What is the capacity of the LS3 after oil and filter change?
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03-13-2014, 11:26 AM | #2 |
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8 quarts. Put 3 more in. Hope your not driving it.
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03-13-2014, 02:03 PM | #3 |
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Only the four cylinder engines use 5 or less quarts. For future reference.
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03-13-2014, 03:11 PM | #4 |
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8qts.
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03-13-2014, 04:21 PM | #5 |
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Owner manuals are a fantastic reference when used.
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03-13-2014, 04:29 PM | #6 |
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I think the capacity is officially called a "shit-ton" which, when converted, is 8 quarts.
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03-13-2014, 04:33 PM | #7 |
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google, gm owners manual, forum search. and 8 qrts
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03-13-2014, 04:45 PM | #8 |
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First time the dealer changed mine, they only put in 6. I didn't check it till I got home. I bought two more, put them in, drove back to them to bitch and get reimbursed for the two quarts. I figured they knew the SS took 8!
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03-16-2014, 06:32 AM | #9 | |
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Quote:
Seriously, you really shouldn't be touching anything under the hood.
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03-16-2014, 06:54 AM | #10 |
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Wow 8qt synthetic, I thought 6+ on the LS2 was expensive! Seriously look @ some of the diesels take 2x that and the big trucks forget about it. With all the changes in oils and such service is getting crazy.
We do a 12qt transmission flush recommended every 30k miles it can get very expensive with Dex VI. I know manufactures say never change ATF but I can say first hand when you see how bad the old fluid looks I'm a believer in flush. 30K may be soon for synthetic ATF but with a rebuild often costing more than the value of the car its a good investment. |
03-24-2014, 05:11 PM | #11 |
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GM says oil capacity is 8 qts, I only add 7 quarts then start it, let it warm up then let it settle and check the levels, add more as needed. If you add 8 qts you run the risk of overfilling the oil because the oil capacity includes oil stuck in the cooler and other places that does not drain out. Just an FYI. I gained my info from Ted Jannetty.
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03-31-2014, 11:14 AM | #12 |
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I've seen it can hold up to 8.6 qts. I've always put 8. Dealer tried to charge me for 9 qts's.
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