[Z06] Oil Capacity
08-28-2001, 04:14 PM
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Oil Capacity
I've already posted this on the C5 Tech and C5 General sections...but for you Z06ers...after a thorough oil/filter change have you found that you need 6.5 or 7 qts to reach the fill line on your dipstick??
It seems that a lot of '01 coupe and vert owners are saying that 7 qts does the trick. I just did my first oil change (got it completely drained...jacked up the rear end) and 6.5 qts is giving me a reading of a half qt low. Is the LS6 requiring 7 qts of Mobil One too?
It seems that a lot of '01 coupe and vert owners are saying that 7 qts does the trick. I just did my first oil change (got it completely drained...jacked up the rear end) and 6.5 qts is giving me a reading of a half qt low. Is the LS6 requiring 7 qts of Mobil One too?
08-28-2001, 05:02 PM
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Re: Oil Capacity (Mark S.)
Aqua Man thanks...does it state a 6.5 qt capacity in your 2002 owner's manual?
Also did your '98 take close to 7 qts to fill?
[Modified by Mark S., 3:03 PM 8/28/2001]
Also did your '98 take close to 7 qts to fill?
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08-28-2001, 05:04 PM
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Re: Oil Capacity (Mark S.)
Aqua Man thanks...does it state a 6.5 qt capacity in your 2002 owner's manual?
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08-28-2001, 05:42 PM
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Re: Oil Capacity (JazyJeff13)
JazyJeff have you had your oil/filter changed? If so, how many quarts did it take to bring it to the full line? Thanks
Below is quoted from a flyer talking about the '01 Z06 (bet GM messed this up)
"NEW OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
Due to the slightly different shape of the exhaust manifolds, the LS6 needs a longer oil-level (or dipstick) tube to the crankcase. The tube is bent further away from the engine block. With the new tube comes a new dipstick, or oil-level indicator."
[Modified by Mark S., 3:58 PM 8/28/2001]
Below is quoted from a flyer talking about the '01 Z06 (bet GM messed this up)
"NEW OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
Due to the slightly different shape of the exhaust manifolds, the LS6 needs a longer oil-level (or dipstick) tube to the crankcase. The tube is bent further away from the engine block. With the new tube comes a new dipstick, or oil-level indicator."
[Modified by Mark S., 3:58 PM 8/28/2001]
08-28-2001, 09:10 PM
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Re: Oil Capacity (MadeMan)
If you raise the rear end and let it drain along time, it will take 7 quarts with a filter change.
NO DOT run non-synthectic oil. The 2002s have a new ring design, and there is not oil burning issue anymore.
Some of the 01 Z06 guys say to try running non-synthetic oil for awhile if it's burning oil to help seat the rings. Guess that's a personal choice :D.
[Modified by Pewter C5, 7:51 PM 8/28/2001]
NO DOT run non-synthectic oil. The 2002s have a new ring design, and there is not oil burning issue anymore.
Some of the 01 Z06 guys say to try running non-synthetic oil for awhile if it's burning oil to help seat the rings. Guess that's a personal choice :D.
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08-28-2001, 09:19 PM
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Re: Oil Capacity (Mark S.)
I've changed it twice now and it's required 7 qts to read full.The owners manual says 6.1 liters.I think thats 6.5 qts. :confused:
I hadn't heard about the "NEW" dipstick & tube yet though. :eek:
I hadn't heard about the "NEW" dipstick & tube yet though. :eek:
08-29-2001, 09:09 AM
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Re: Oil Capacity (av8or3)
av8or3, yes, one the 2001 improvements for the Z06 (and coupe, vert) was a different dipstick and longer dipstick configuration (supposedly to clear the redesigned headers)...which in my opinion may account for that "extra" half qt of oil needed to reach the full line. It's either a real blunder on the part of the dipstick manufacturer and who knows it may have something to do with the oil consumption issue for the '01s.
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08-29-2001, 09:49 AM
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Re: Oil Capacity (Mark S.)
My Z has had only one oil change so far, during which it did require 7 quarts to reach the fill mark on the dipstick. This really irritates me, because I hate overfilling my engine with oil. From what I understand, the LS1/LS6 engines have a capacity of 6.5 quarts and that is all the oil it should get. Overfilling can be harmfull, although I doubt a half quart of Mobil 1 is going to be a big deal. In any case, it seems that there is something wrong with the dipstick.
Does anyone know the real story here? Is the dipstick wrong or does the LS6 actually have a 7 qt oil capacity? Do '02s have the same problem? Unless I get information to the contrary, I am having it filled with only 6.5 qts next time regardless of what the dipstick says. :confused:
Does anyone know the real story here? Is the dipstick wrong or does the LS6 actually have a 7 qt oil capacity? Do '02s have the same problem? Unless I get information to the contrary, I am having it filled with only 6.5 qts next time regardless of what the dipstick says. :confused:
08-29-2001, 10:23 AM
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Re: Oil Capacity (ADE 1000)
ADE 1000, I don't know if this is any consolation, but SHOCK WAVE posted this in the C5 Tech Section...........
"At a seminar at the C5 Birthday Bash, we were told by GM engineers that you could put 7 quarts without any fear of foaming, the main problem caused by overfilling. The manual also states that under heavy duty operations 7 quarts is recomended. I put 7 quarts in mine..."
What we really need is for Dave Hill to say that 7 qts. is fine. I've already entered a request for that in the Ask Dave Hill section. The more forum members that submit the same question for Dave Hill will increase its chances of being passed to Dave Hill.
[Modified by Mark S., 8:28 AM 8/29/2001]
[Modified by Mark S., 9:42 AM 8/29/2001]
"At a seminar at the C5 Birthday Bash, we were told by GM engineers that you could put 7 quarts without any fear of foaming, the main problem caused by overfilling. The manual also states that under heavy duty operations 7 quarts is recomended. I put 7 quarts in mine..."
What we really need is for Dave Hill to say that 7 qts. is fine. I've already entered a request for that in the Ask Dave Hill section. The more forum members that submit the same question for Dave Hill will increase its chances of being passed to Dave Hill.
[Modified by Mark S., 8:28 AM 8/29/2001]
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08-29-2001, 01:24 PM
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Re: Oil Capacity (JazyJeff13)
Jeff...roger that...all I can tell you was that I was skeptical of the posters saying that it requires 7 qts to satisfy a dipstick reading of full/maxuntil this past weekend. I put in 6.5 qts and the dipstick reads a half qt low.
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08-29-2001, 02:06 PM
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Re: Oil Capacity (Mark S.)
I take 7 minimum I wonder if the other 1/4 qt. I need could be because of my LPE alum. radiator that has a built in cooler,need to get off my lazy....... call and find out the recomend 6.5 and the turbos hold a few drops as well so I run with 7 10-30 M-1.
Oh by the way on his hi output motors he uses a 01' stick and a 00 tube so it is a tad more legible and hopefully more accurate.Good Luck Dave s.
Oh by the way on his hi output motors he uses a 01' stick and a 00 tube so it is a tad more legible and hopefully more accurate.Good Luck Dave s.
08-29-2001, 03:01 PM
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Re: Oil Capacity (Mark S.)
ADE 1000, I don't know if this is any consolation, but SHOCK WAVE posted this in the C5 Tech Section...........
"At a seminar at the C5 Birthday Bash, we were told by GM engineers that you could put 7 quarts without any fear of foaming, the main problem caused by overfilling. The manual also states that under heavy duty operations 7 quarts is recomended. I put 7 quarts in mine..."
What we really need is for Dave Hill to say that 7 qts. is fine. I've already entered a request for that in the Ask Dave Hill section. The more forum members that submit the same question for Dave Hill will increase its chances of being passed to Dave Hill.
"At a seminar at the C5 Birthday Bash, we were told by GM engineers that you could put 7 quarts without any fear of foaming, the main problem caused by overfilling. The manual also states that under heavy duty operations 7 quarts is recomended. I put 7 quarts in mine..."
What we really need is for Dave Hill to say that 7 qts. is fine. I've already entered a request for that in the Ask Dave Hill section. The more forum members that submit the same question for Dave Hill will increase its chances of being passed to Dave Hill.
