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stt816 · 08-09-2018, 08:55 PM

I just checked my dipstick 15 minutes after I drove my ss and I see oil only at the bottom of the dipstick. No where near the x's. I drive pretty aggressive on the street but should this be happening? There are no leaks in my driveway. Is this normal? Just got an oil change not too long ago

CamaroFred · 08-09-2018, 09:17 PM

Check it again in the morning before you start it.

stt816 · 08-09-2018, 09:19 PM

I did that the time before this and same results

CamaroFred · 08-09-2018, 09:34 PM

Did you check it after the change?
Some have reported they only put in 6 quarts instead of 8.

Top it up and keep an eye on it.

stt816 · 08-09-2018, 11:07 PM

any certain amount i should be putting in it at first?

CamaroFred · 08-10-2018, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stt816

any certain amount i should be putting in it at first?

Dump in a quart and then see where it is on the stick. The 'add' mark (bottom of the Xs) is one quart.
Better to be a little low than overfilled.
If you are running synthetic it will run into the pan pretty quickly. If dino oil you should wait some time for it to drain down.

Avenging Orange · 08-10-2018, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFred

Did you check it after the change?
Some have reported they only put in 6 quarts instead of 8.

Top it up and keep an eye on it.

Exactly.

stt816 · 08-10-2018, 12:34 PM

so I put in 1 quart and its coming right below the bottom of the x's..Should I put in any more?

CamaroFred · 08-10-2018, 02:50 PM

You should add another quart. The level should always be within the X's.

Sounds like they only filled it with 6 quarts like the V6s take.

InFiD3ViL · 08-10-2018, 10:00 PM

I am curious who the hell changed your oil without checking the recommended oil capacity.

stt816 · 08-11-2018, 02:58 PM

I definitely got charged more because they said I have an 8 quart engine capacity...I'd be surprised if they didn't fill it to 8..they showed me the dipstick after and it was in the x..maybe just from driving hard it went down?

08-09-2018, 08:55 PM	#1
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	Oil Burning? I just checked my dipstick 15 minutes after I drove my ss and I see oil only at the bottom of the dipstick. No where near the x's. I drive pretty aggressive on the street but should this be happening? There are no leaks in my driveway. Is this normal? Just got an oil change not too long ago __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

08-09-2018, 09:17 PM	#2
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,999	Check it again in the morning before you start it. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

08-09-2018, 09:19 PM	#3
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	I did that the time before this and same results __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

08-09-2018, 09:34 PM	#4
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,999	Did you check it after the change? Some have reported they only put in 6 quarts instead of 8. Top it up and keep an eye on it. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

08-09-2018, 11:07 PM	#5
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	any certain amount i should be putting in it at first? __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

08-10-2018, 12:34 PM	#8
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	so I put in 1 quart and its coming right below the bottom of the x's..Should I put in any more? __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

08-10-2018, 02:50 PM	#9
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,999	You should add another quart. The level should always be within the X's. Sounds like they only filled it with 6 quarts like the V6s take. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

08-10-2018, 10:00 PM	#10
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	I am curious who the hell changed your oil without checking the recommended oil capacity. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

08-11-2018, 02:58 PM	#11
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	I definitely got charged more because they said I have an 8 quart engine capacity...I'd be surprised if they didn't fill it to 8..they showed me the dipstick after and it was in the x..maybe just from driving hard it went down? __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP