10 QTS OIL AND STILL ONE QT LOW

MartinLe · 01-31-2021, 05:41 PM

I just did my first oil and filter change. I filled the motor with 10 quarts of Mobile One and my dip stick tells me I still am one quart low. Anybody experience this, too.

Allez · 01-31-2021, 06:01 PM

Did you wait a little while before checking the level?

PROMETHEUS · 01-31-2021, 06:01 PM

Is the car level?
Are you reading the dipstick correctly?

You should not have to put an additional quart of oil in it.

LT4Greg · 01-31-2021, 06:14 PM

I agree with the above replies. Don’t overfill the engine.

MartinLe · 01-31-2021, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allez

Did you wait a little while before checking the level?

I let it warm up for at least five minutes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

Is the car level?
Are you reading the dipstick correctly?

You should not have to put an additional quart of oil in it.

The car is level. The dipstick shows the oil just touching the bottom of the cross hatch section.

MartinLe · 01-31-2021, 06:22 PM

I just checked again, oil has been in car for a couple of hours, it is about 1/3 the way up the cross hatch section.

Vigilante375 · 01-31-2021, 08:10 PM

Well, if im wrong, shouldn't it be a little low because the new oil filter is going to eat a little of it up?

IntimidatorZ · 02-01-2021, 12:39 AM

Op- Is your drain plug still left out? LOL- Just messin' with ya! In all seriousness though I do remember after my 500 mile oil change it seemed about 3/4 the way up the hash area (to the full side) which I thought seemed low given the thought that you can't ever completely drain ALL the old oil out as it will sit there and drip-by-drip forever if you would let it. Same thing, used the 10 Quarts as is called for, also with the Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40. Oddly enough, on my 1500 mile oil change it seemed to be more appropriately at the top of the hash area (where it should be). Both times I changed the oil the same way with checking level after getting her off the race ramps, shutting her down, and coming back to check in an hr or so. But weird that yours was showing so low? I always figure the oil is going to need time to work down through the motor so I always check it right after the oil change, but definitely like to wait and check again the next day letting it sit overnight to see what I got for a more accurate reading than immediately after changing.

LT4Greg · 02-01-2021, 06:43 AM

I fill my oil filter with oil before screwing it on the engine when I change the oil in the car or truck I own but I don’t put more than 10 quarts in the Camaro.

6spdhyperblue · 02-01-2021, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT4Greg

I fill my oil filter with oil before screwing it on the engine when I change the oil in the car or truck I own but I don’t put more than 10 quarts in the Camaro.

I do this as well. I also like the oil midway on the hatch unless going on a longer ride or trip

Redlinez · 02-01-2021, 03:03 PM

Both my 2017 and my 2020 took about 10.5 quarts to be half way in the crosshatch section.

bryanw80 · 02-02-2021, 01:59 AM

My 2020 LT1 also took 11 quarts. I also prefill the oil filter.

WhiteMale · 02-02-2021, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinLe

I just checked again, oil has been in car for a couple of hours, it is about 1/3 the way up the cross hatch section.

NO need to add oil, it's in the crosshatch, it's perfectly fine there.

Alain · 02-02-2021, 06:27 PM

if it's in the cross hatch section leave it alone.
Check it again first thing in the morning after 500 miles or so.

01-31-2021, 05:41 PM	#1
MartinLe Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: OR Posts: 479	10 QTS OIL AND STILL ONE QT LOW I just did my first oil and filter change. I filled the motor with 10 quarts of Mobile One and my dip stick tells me I still am one quart low. Anybody experience this, too.

01-31-2021, 06:14 PM	#4
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I agree with the above replies. Don’t overfill the engine. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

02-01-2021, 06:43 AM	#9
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I fill my oil filter with oil before screwing it on the engine when I change the oil in the car or truck I own but I don’t put more than 10 quarts in the Camaro. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

02-01-2021, 03:03 PM	#11
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	Both my 2017 and my 2020 took about 10.5 quarts to be half way in the crosshatch section. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

02-02-2021, 06:27 PM	#14
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	if it's in the cross hatch section leave it alone. Check it again first thing in the morning after 500 miles or so. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

01-31-2021, 06:01 PM	#2
Allez Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 794	Did you wait a little while before checking the level?

01-31-2021, 06:01 PM	#3
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Is the car level? Are you reading the dipstick correctly? You should not have to put an additional quart of oil in it.

01-31-2021, 06:22 PM	#6
MartinLe Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: OR Posts: 479	I just checked again, oil has been in car for a couple of hours, it is about 1/3 the way up the cross hatch section.

01-31-2021, 08:10 PM	#7
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,369	Well, if im wrong, shouldn't it be a little low because the new oil filter is going to eat a little of it up?

02-01-2021, 12:39 AM	#8
IntimidatorZ Drives: 14 Silvy 1500 Z71; 20 Camaro ZLE M6 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 79	Op- Is your drain plug still left out? LOL- Just messin' with ya! In all seriousness though I do remember after my 500 mile oil change it seemed about 3/4 the way up the hash area (to the full side) which I thought seemed low given the thought that you can't ever completely drain ALL the old oil out as it will sit there and drip-by-drip forever if you would let it. Same thing, used the 10 Quarts as is called for, also with the Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40. Oddly enough, on my 1500 mile oil change it seemed to be more appropriately at the top of the hash area (where it should be). Both times I changed the oil the same way with checking level after getting her off the race ramps, shutting her down, and coming back to check in an hr or so. But weird that yours was showing so low? I always figure the oil is going to need time to work down through the motor so I always check it right after the oil change, but definitely like to wait and check again the next day letting it sit overnight to see what I got for a more accurate reading than immediately after changing.

02-02-2021, 01:59 AM	#12
bryanw80 Drives: 2020 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: CA Posts: 9	My 2020 LT1 also took 11 quarts. I also prefill the oil filter.

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