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w2010abm · 03-13-2014, 11:19 AM

Just changed my oil and filter added 5 qts and showes low? What is the capacity of the LS3 after oil and filter change?

GMTool · 03-13-2014, 11:26 AM

8 quarts. Put 3 more in. Hope your not driving it.

DSX_Camaro · 03-13-2014, 02:03 PM

Only the four cylinder engines use 5 or less quarts. For future reference.

rockrau · 03-13-2014, 03:11 PM

8qts.

Synner · 03-13-2014, 04:21 PM

Owner manuals are a fantastic reference when used.

Devryn17 · 03-13-2014, 04:29 PM

I think the capacity is officially called a "shit-ton" which, when converted, is 8 quarts.

1KillerSS · 03-13-2014, 04:33 PM

google, gm owners manual, forum search. and 8 qrts

MYDLIFECRISIS · 03-13-2014, 04:45 PM

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!

Indydriver · 03-16-2014, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by w2010abm

Just changed my oil and filter added 5 qts and showes low? What is the capacity of the LS3 after oil and filter change?

How do you conduct an oil change without knowing how much oil to put back? Didn't the 5 qt pan you drained the old oil into overflow all over your garage floor?

Seriously, you really shouldn't be touching anything under the hood.

TrekGTO · 03-16-2014, 06:54 AM

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.

Misfit · 03-24-2014, 05:11 PM

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.

SSGUNNER · 03-31-2014, 11:14 AM

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.

03-13-2014, 11:19 AM	#1
w2010abm Drives: 69 camaro prostreet, 2010 abm 6m Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: richland,wa Posts: 53	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?

03-13-2014, 11:26 AM	#2
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	8 quarts. Put 3 more in. Hope your not driving it. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

03-13-2014, 02:03 PM	#3
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Only the four cylinder engines use 5 or less quarts. For future reference. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

03-13-2014, 04:29 PM	#6
Devryn17 Suffers Fools Poorly Drives: 2010 SS/RS, CGM w/ Silver Stripes. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Coolidge, AZ Posts: 1,117	I think the capacity is officially called a "shit-ton" which, when converted, is 8 quarts. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, CGM w/ silver stripes. Hurst Shifter, long tube headers, full exhaust, CAI, tune. SAE 407 RWHP/402 RWTQ Momma didn't bronze my shoes, but when I turned 16 I inherited a lead foot.

03-13-2014, 04:33 PM	#7
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	google, gm owners manual, forum search. and 8 qrts __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

03-13-2014, 03:11 PM	#4
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	8qts.

03-13-2014, 04:21 PM	#5
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,545	Owner manuals are a fantastic reference when used.

03-13-2014, 04:45 PM	#8
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	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! __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

03-16-2014, 06:54 AM	#10
TrekGTO Drives: 05 GTO / JETTA TDI Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 630	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
Misfit Jumpmaster Drives: 2014 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 56	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. __________________ Danny 2014 1SS Ordered 18 SEP 13 Delivered 25 OCT 13 Picked up 30 OCT 13 CAI Intake, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, Apex Motorsports Catch Can, Apex Intake Scoop/Washer Bottle Relocate, Skip Shift Eliminator, Stainless Works 2" Headers, High Flow Cats, Retro Catback Exhaust, JRE Tune...more to follow 12.6087 1/4 ET @ 113.98MPH on stock tires.

03-31-2014, 11:14 AM	#12
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	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. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards