oil change question

[Corbusa]

I got my amsoil z rod in today and will get a filter tomorrow. How many quarts will it take? ( not flushing the system ) , It had amsoil all along and I figure I'll keep it that way.. Thanks

[Kevin]

About 10...give or take

[QB93Z]

For an oil change with a filter change I add 8.6 quarts.

Jim

[PhillipsLT5]

I only get 8.5, would be nice to get out 10

[Kevin]

maybe it is around 8...been a while since i measured it

[ZR1Vette]

Just a suggestion... I would put in 8 qts and start engine briefly and then check dip stick and then add 1/2 qrt at a time (start engine and shut down) until dip stick shows correct level. Engines with oil coolers etc can be tricky and it is better to slowly step up to oil capacity rather than over fill. BTW...most excellent choice in oil

[PhillipsLT5]

wait 24 hour to drain down before check

[GOLDCYLON]

wait 24 hour to drain down before check


Yep the SM says too most dont ;)

[Corbusa]

I'll do the 24 Hr wait .. Does anyone here use Prolong or Dura-lube..? I would think it would help with the first few seconds of starting....

[bldavis11]

I'll do the 24 Hr wait .. Does anyone here use Prolong or Dura-lube..? I would think it would help with the first few seconds of starting....
You'll be one of the few who do. No need to over think this one. You're already putting in top-of-the-line fluids. I'm not certain how much you're going to gain on this one.

[VetteMed]

No reason to waste money on snake oil supplements unless you think you'll go faster by lightening your wallet :-) Just stick with a good quality oil that has adequate zinc, an you're good to go.

[Corbusa]

Ya I guess your right , thats $20 bucks I can put on the payment .. ( a better investment:) Thanks for the info Guys...

[PhillipsLT5]

follow this vs. snake oil
http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/articles/Oil%20Filter%20Recommendation%20Update%202011.pdf

http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/articles/Modern%20Motor%20Oil%20and%20the%20LT5%20Engine.pd f