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Corbusa · 10-21-2011

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 · 10-21-2011

About 10...give or take

QB93Z · 10-24-2011

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

Jim

PhillipsLT5 · 10-24-2011

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

ZR1Vette · 10-24-2011

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 · 10-25-2011

wait 24 hour to drain down before check

Kevin · 10-24-2011

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

Corbusa · 10-25-2011

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 · 10-26-2011

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Originally Posted by 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....

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 · 10-26-2011

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.

10-21-2011	#1
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 577	oil change question 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

10-21-2011	#2
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: oil change question About 10...give or take __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

10-24-2011	#3
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: oil change question For an oil change with a filter change I add 8.6 quarts. Jim

10-24-2011	#4
PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,446	Re: oil change question I only get 8.5, would be nice to get out 10

10-24-2011	#5
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Re: oil change question 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

10-25-2011	#6
PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,446	Re: oil change question wait 24 hour to drain down before check

10-24-2011	#7
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: oil change question maybe it is around 8...been a while since i measured it __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

10-25-2011	#8
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 577	Re: oil change question 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....

10-26-2011	#10
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,816	Re: oil change question 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.