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bigredbusa · 11-25-2011, 07:20 PM

I just did my oil change and put in 6 qts, but I didn't get 6 qts out. Should i be getting 6 out? I did the change to Royal Purple and noticed a little more than 1 mpg increase

but was a little concerned with not getting out 6 qts or a little less than that?

jlauber588 · 11-25-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bigredbusa

I just did my oil change and put in 6 qts, but I didn't get 6 qts out. Should i be getting 6 out? I did the change to Royal Purple and noticed a little more than 1 mpg increase

but was a little concerned with not getting out 6 qts or a little less than that?

If you have a v6 I get the same thing. After reading the catch can forums it makes sense why that happens.

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bigredbusa · 11-25-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jlauber588

If you have a v6 I get the same thing. After reading the catch can forums it makes sense why that happens.

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I do have a V6. I gues my question is how much oil should I expect to loose if I don't have a catch can?

jlauber588 · 11-25-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigredbusa

I do have a V6. I gues my question is how much oil should I expect to loose if I don't have a catch can?

Well im loosing about 1/8 th of a quart or so every 7000. How much do u loose?

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bigredbusa · 11-25-2011, 11:23 PM

I had 3 qts in the pan

Crime2 · 11-25-2011, 11:26 PM

Did you have the car level when draining? 3 seems to be to little.

The Stig · 11-25-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Crime2

Did you have the car level when draining? 3 seems to be to little.

That has to be it. Three quarts is not enough to get a full oil change.

bigredbusa · 11-26-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

That has to be it. Three quarts is not enough to get a full oil change.

But it took 6 to refill it.

cowboy1948 · 11-26-2011, 02:05 PM

that is something i do not like about the oil pan drain. instead of being at the rear of the pan, so you can use ramps to roll up on. and all oil will drain.
it s on the side where you have to have the car level to get it all out. bad design for the oil drain plug i say

Bo Tie 1 · 11-26-2011, 04:24 PM

Did you check the level before you drained it? Maybe it was low.

The Stig · 11-26-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigredbusa

But it took 6 to refill it.

Ah I missed that. You might have just been really low

fielderLS3 · 11-26-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bigredbusa

But it took 6 to refill it.

Sounds like you may have been 3 quarts low. Check it more often. You're lucky the whole thing didn't blow up.

bigredbusa · 11-27-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Ah I missed that. You might have just been really low

ok, But how could it be low? I don't have a leak.

jlauber588 · 11-27-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigredbusa

ok, But how could it be low? I don't have a leak.

Could b a faulty seal out if the factory, it may be burning the oil. Better watch it.

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11-25-2011, 07:20 PM	#1
bigredbusa Drives: 2010 Camaro, 69 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Holly Springs, Georgia Posts: 651 View My Garage	Am I wrong? I just did my oil change and put in 6 qts, but I didn't get 6 qts out. Should i be getting 6 out? I did the change to Royal Purple and noticed a little more than 1 mpg increase but was a little concerned with not getting out 6 qts or a little less than that? __________________ 2LT/RS BLACK w/IOM STRIPES M6 Ordered 5/25/09~ Arrived 10/28/09 Named The Sexy Beast!

11-25-2011, 11:23 PM	#5
bigredbusa Drives: 2010 Camaro, 69 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Holly Springs, Georgia Posts: 651 View My Garage	I had 3 qts in the pan __________________ 2LT/RS BLACK w/IOM STRIPES M6 Ordered 5/25/09~ Arrived 10/28/09 Named The Sexy Beast!

11-26-2011, 02:05 PM	#9
cowboy1948 Drives: 10 LT2/RS-08 SILVERADO-05 COBALT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 929	that is something i do not like about the oil pan drain. instead of being at the rear of the pan, so you can use ramps to roll up on. and all oil will drain. it s on the side where you have to have the car level to get it all out. bad design for the oil drain plug i say __________________ Retired

11-26-2011, 04:24 PM	#10
Bo Tie 1 Drives: 11 Camaro SS,05 Vette Z51,76 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 370	Did you check the level before you drained it? Maybe it was low. __________________

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