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CamaroC-17 · 01-13-2011, 08:46 PM

I didnt realize I was on the last quart of oil and put the entire 6th bottle in without checking the level. After letting the engine run the level is around A and B on the picture below. Should I drain some? I'm thinking a half a quart too much.

CyberDan · 01-13-2011, 09:07 PM

Yea, I would... I think there's a risk of busting some seals. Just unscrew it enough for the oil to drain around the plug... If you take the plug out, all the weight will push all that oil out and you might make a huge mess.

Jayson9 · 01-14-2011, 01:22 PM

I've heard testimony both ways.... some say that draining the excess (overfill) is the way to go, others say that the engineers included some extra space just for that reason. Mostly because of the quick lube places and such that people use.

I have seen this topic get alot of attention on other sites, and then some engineer comes on and says wait a minute, they are designed for the occasional 1/2 qt overfill.

Russell James · 01-14-2011, 01:33 PM

1/2 qt over is fine, don't mess with it.

ffrcobra_65 · 01-14-2011, 01:46 PM

the engine should be ok but I am sure this is bugging you so, get under the car, unscrew the oil filter, empty it, put it back on. 5 minutes and be done. Less messy and easy to do as opposed to unscrewing the drain plug and the oil just gushes out and you hurry and try to get the frigging plug back on and sometimes end up having to add oil again because you drained too much! I know!

outlaw2 · 01-14-2011, 01:48 PM

I know nothing on the RS..But the SS/RS says 8 quarts, so is his RS only a V-6? and thats why camaroc5 only uses 6 quarts as per question. I filled mine with 7 qts,ran the motor,pulled dipstick and marked with a dremal tool then Added the last (8)qt and did the same. This way I can monitior oil consumtion at each fill up between marks

danhr · 01-14-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by outlaw2

I know nothing on the RS..But the SS/RS says 8 quarts, so is his RS only a V-6? and thats why camaroc5 only uses 6 quarts as per question. I filled mine with 7 qts,ran the motor,pulled dipstick and marked with a dremal tool then Added the last (8)qt and did the same. This way I can monitior oil consumtion at each fill up between marks

sooooo you get a new dipstick for each oil change?

how do you tell the difference between the markings from 2 oil changes ago and the current one?

ffrcobra_65 · 01-14-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outlaw2

I know nothing on the RS..But the SS/RS says 8 quarts, so is his RS only a V-6? and thats why camaroc5 only uses 6 quarts as per question. I filled mine with 7 qts,ran the motor,pulled dipstick and marked with a dremal tool then Added the last (8)qt and did the same. This way I can monitior oil consumtion at each fill up between marks

Quote:

Originally Posted by danhr

sooooo you get a new dipstick for each oil change?

how do you tell the difference between the markings from 2 oil changes ago and the current one?

yeah, that is over kill IMHO but everyone is different. The dipstick already has marks and so what if there is a little consumption, it is normal. As long as the oil level reads between the 2 marks, it is good! No need for special marks.

outlaw2 · 01-14-2011, 02:07 PM

I marked the back side of the dipstick at 7 and 8 qts...8 quarts will Always Be 8 Quarts, doesn't matter if it change 1 or change 30.Its an aircraft mechanic thing that was Ingrained into me. Consumtion is normal but to much can lead to other issues and I'd rather be safe then be going "Oh Shit" where did it go?

RAYSRT8 · 01-14-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberDan

Yea, I would... I think there's a risk of busting some seals. Just unscrew it enough for the oil to drain around the plug... If you take the plug out, all the weight will push all that oil out and you might make a huge mess.

FYI - Our SS's are screw in underneath, but the V-6 is on top and oil will not drain from it when you remove it.

I had the V6 version last year and traded it in for an SS May of 2010.

clg_98ta · 01-14-2011, 02:33 PM

I'd say that level 'B' on your diagram is fine. If its all the way up to 'A', I would remove a bit to be on the safe side.

The risk you run with too much oil is the crankshaft touching the surface of the oil in the pan... this will whip it into foam rendering it useless - and before long you'll be needing a new engine.

zen · 01-14-2011, 03:28 PM

If he has a V6 then there is nothing wrong with using 6 qt. Perhaps he is confused between quarts and liters.

RAYSRT8 · 01-14-2011, 03:35 PM

I could have sworn the V6 I had last year took 6 quarts, but maybe I am wrong...

y2k king · 01-14-2011, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outlaw2

I marked the back side of the dipstick at 7 and 8 qts...8 quarts will Always Be 8 Quarts, doesn't matter if it change 1 or change 30.Its an aircraft mechanic thing that was Ingrained into me. Consumtion is normal but to much can lead to other issues and I'd rather be safe then be going "Oh Shit" where did it go?

i think it's a great idea...i did it on my harley cause the level was really hard to see on the chrome dipstick.

01-13-2011, 08:46 PM	#1
CamaroC-17 Formerly Camaroc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,647	Should I drain some? Maybe a little too much oil I didnt realize I was on the last quart of oil and put the entire 6th bottle in without checking the level. After letting the engine run the level is around A and B on the picture below. Should I drain some? I'm thinking a half a quart too much.

01-13-2011, 09:07 PM	#2
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	Yea, I would... I think there's a risk of busting some seals. Just unscrew it enough for the oil to drain around the plug... If you take the plug out, all the weight will push all that oil out and you might make a huge mess. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

01-14-2011, 01:48 PM	#6
outlaw2 Drives: 12 SS/RS Conv, 66 Impala SS Conv Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fallon,Nevada US of A Posts: 363 View My Garage	I know nothing on the RS..But the SS/RS says 8 quarts, so is his RS only a V-6? and thats why camaroc5 only uses 6 quarts as per question. I filled mine with 7 qts,ran the motor,pulled dipstick and marked with a dremal tool then Added the last (8)qt and did the same. This way I can monitior oil consumtion at each fill up between marks __________________

01-14-2011, 02:07 PM	#9
outlaw2 Drives: 12 SS/RS Conv, 66 Impala SS Conv Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fallon,Nevada US of A Posts: 363 View My Garage	I marked the back side of the dipstick at 7 and 8 qts...8 quarts will Always Be 8 Quarts, doesn't matter if it change 1 or change 30.Its an aircraft mechanic thing that was Ingrained into me. Consumtion is normal but to much can lead to other issues and I'd rather be safe then be going "Oh Shit" where did it go? __________________

01-14-2011, 02:33 PM	#11
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	I'd say that level 'B' on your diagram is fine. If its all the way up to 'A', I would remove a bit to be on the safe side. The risk you run with too much oil is the crankshaft touching the surface of the oil in the pan... this will whip it into foam rendering it useless - and before long you'll be needing a new engine. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

01-14-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
Jayson9 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 253	I've heard testimony both ways.... some say that draining the excess (overfill) is the way to go, others say that the engineers included some extra space just for that reason. Mostly because of the quick lube places and such that people use. I have seen this topic get alot of attention on other sites, and then some engineer comes on and says wait a minute, they are designed for the occasional 1/2 qt overfill.

01-14-2011, 01:33 PM	#4
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	1/2 qt over is fine, don't mess with it.

01-14-2011, 01:46 PM	#5
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	the engine should be ok but I am sure this is bugging you so, get under the car, unscrew the oil filter, empty it, put it back on. 5 minutes and be done. Less messy and easy to do as opposed to unscrewing the drain plug and the oil just gushes out and you hurry and try to get the frigging plug back on and sometimes end up having to add oil again because you drained too much! I know!

01-14-2011, 03:28 PM	#12
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	If he has a V6 then there is nothing wrong with using 6 qt. Perhaps he is confused between quarts and liters.

01-14-2011, 03:35 PM	#13
RAYSRT8 Drives: 2011 Challenger SRT8 6.4L 392 Hemi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 778 View My Garage	I could have sworn the V6 I had last year took 6 quarts, but maybe I am wrong... __________________ 2011 Stock 6.4L 392 Hemi Challenger Flowmaster American Thunder Series Cat Back Camaro parts for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152474

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