Tips / how to change oil?

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The LT5 has a LOT of nooks & crannies that take a long time to drain back to the pan. The longer you let it drain the better....within reason of course. What this also means, is that you do not get an accurate oil level as soon as the engine is turned off, or even a minute later.

A simple, good procedure.
(1) Put the Zee on a lift, stands, ramps or whatever method you use.
(2) A. Hot drain: Pull the plug, let it drain overnight,
OR
B. Cold drain: Let it sit overnight, then drain.
(3) Replace the filter, no worries about the oil cooler.
(4) Fill with 9-1/2 qts.
(5) Drive it, park it, check the oil level the next day or whenever, add what is shown low on the dipstick. Do not expect all of the added oil to show up immediately on the dipstick. Remember the slow drain-down characteristic.

Correct oil level is observed on a cold engine. A hot LT5 will not show an accurate oil level due to the long drain-down characteristic. Always check oil level on a cold engine.