Haven't seen all the specs on the new SS, but will it have a dry sump system? I saw where the motor takes 8.9 qts of oil. Just wondering. I've got an old 78 Z that I may have to trade in for the SS.

 

99.9% sure it's not gonna have an expensive dry sump system and if I'm not mistaken the LS3 uses 6 quarts although I could be wrong.

 

GM's specification document says that the LS3 and L99 Camaros will need 8.9 quarts of oil. Could be a typo -- maybe it's supposed to be 5.9?

Just for comparison's sake, the LS1 and LS2 use 5.5 quarts of oil.

 

just FYI, after working at a dealership, I can honestly say you with a straight face that you will get $100-$500 for your old 78 Z(28?). If its in GREAT condition, maybe they'll bump you up to $700.

 

the coupe/convertible ls3 vette take 5.5/5.2
and the Z06 takes 8/7.5

source : http://www.thevettenet.com/2008Specs.pdf

take it however you want

 

No, its 8.9 qts. I belive GTO's LS1 and LS2 had a massive oil pan as well. I dont know wtf for, but 9 qts x 6.50 a quart of Mobil 1 or Q 5w30 gets expensive!!!
9 qts is 1 qt short of the Z06 and ZR1's 10 qt dry sump system.
I dont remember reading anything about dry sump. If that is teh case, that kinda sucks. You wont be able to do your own oil change anymore unless you have some sort of vacuum machine....

 

Good info guys. Just joined the website. It's a good one. If I decide to buy one of these bad boys I probably will sell the car outright. It's in rough shape, but I still had offers of $2,000 over the winter. I've had the car since 78, bought it brand new and haven't parted with it yet cause I know I'll be kicking myself if I do. Real excited about the new SS, but don't know if I can afford one (one kid in college, another one 2 yrs away). Was questioning the oil only because the amount seemed extreme. Can wait to see one in the showroom. Have a good weekend ...

 

It is to compensate for the 4 qts you will burn every 3000mi

 

I thought it was a typo as well, but the V-6 numbers are high also.

 

G8 GT takes close to 9qts.

 

My LS2 actually calls for 6.5 qts of oil with the filter installed.

 

the LS3 in the corvette says between 5.5 and 6 qts with filter, depending if it has an oil cooler or not.

The LS7 uses 8.

 

Hmmmm.... I'm pretty sure its a wet system but I suppose the increased capacity ranges from decreased oil change intervals to possibly using the increased capacity to offer more stable oil temps, or maybe even just to make sure there are no starvation problems in the twisties. However I'll go with my first guess as the most probable. I know Ford went with 6 quarts in the new GT and 5k change intervals instead of 3k intervals and 5 quarts.

 

I resent that!!! My car didn't start burning oil 'til after I changed my 'verter. Now, I can go through about a quart in 3K miles. It's not bad, just a little disappointing.

 

I'll buy this one. It's hard to believe how much oil actually contributes to cooling the engine, not just for lubrication. I've read an engine can, under some circumstances, run for minutes, without oil in the pan. I imagine GM will probably suggest 10K oil changes with that amount of oil in the engine.