I accidentaly put too muhc oil in my car.
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Re: I accidentaly put too muhc oil in my car.
I don't believe it would hurt anything... most LS1's would have that extra oil burnt up w/ in a couple thousand miles anyways 
If you're really worried about it... you can always loosen the plug on the oil pan and let some of it leak out.
If you're really worried about it... you can always loosen the plug on the oil pan and let some of it leak out.
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Re: I accidentaly put too muhc oil in my car.
half a quart probably isn't worth it but if you wan't you can either 1) loosen the plug like Mystic said or buy a cheap siphon pump at the auto-parts store...you'll find at least a few uses for it over time, particularly anytime you overfill something that doesn't have a drain plug (ie: tranny/rear etc.)
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Re: I accidentaly put too muhc oil in my car.
According to the manual the LS1 gets 5.5 quarts but I always use a full six. I also use the K&N long style oil filter which helps with the extra 1/2 quart.
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Re: I accidentaly put too muhc oil in my car.
Originally Posted by 99snkklr
According to the manual the LS1 gets 5.5 quarts but I always use a full six. I also use the K&N long style oil filter which helps with the extra 1/2 quart.
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Re: I accidentaly put too muhc oil in my car.
Originally Posted by 4U 2 NV
ive thought about doing this also. using the longer filter. however the stock one is flush with the bottom of the pan. a longer filter would stick out below the line of the pan. im always worried i might hit it on something.
i used a bigger filter on mine mobli-1 i think it was a 206 part# it does not
hang that much lower than a stock one still have plenty of room.
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Re: I accidentaly put too muhc oil in my car.
Originally Posted by bond449798
i used a bigger filter on mine mobli-1 i think it was a 206 part# it does not
hang that much lower than a stock one still have plenty of room.
hang that much lower than a stock one still have plenty of room.
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Re: I accidentaly put too muhc oil in my car.
Originally Posted by 4U 2 NV
ive thought about doing this also. using the longer filter. however the stock one is flush with the bottom of the pan. a longer filter would stick out below the line of the pan. im always worried i might hit it on something.
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Perfect Timing !
I just used a free oil change coupon yesterday @ Pep Boys, and lo & behold - the work order read 6 quarts for a 5.7 motor ... 
Of course, these are the same guys that managed to get grease on my floor mats - I guess since it was a free oil change, a paper mat was just too much to ask for, eh ?
I got it out with soap & water, so life is good again.
I hate not having a house & therefore a place to change my own oil !
Britt
P.S. I burned about a 1/2 quart in 4300 miles w/ dino oil - with synthetic I would burn a 1/2 quart in ~ 3K.
Of course, these are the same guys that managed to get grease on my floor mats - I guess since it was a free oil change, a paper mat was just too much to ask for, eh ?
I got it out with soap & water, so life is good again.
I hate not having a house & therefore a place to change my own oil !
Britt
P.S. I burned about a 1/2 quart in 4300 miles w/ dino oil - with synthetic I would burn a 1/2 quart in ~ 3K.
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