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pjm333 · 07-14-2014, 08:28 AM

I check my oil and % oil percentage every time I drive . Got home the other day after driving for about 2 hours & The check engine oil light went off. I did check it right away & it did look low but checked it the next day when the engine was cold and the dipstick was empty and added 3 qts to get it to normal levels.
There are no leeks underneath & inside that I can see and put a white cloth underneath the car just to make sure. How can the car loose 3 qts of oil in such a short period of time ? The oil was changed by the dealer on 06/14/14 and have put 2000 miles on it since and the engine oil was at 74%.
Thanks !

Tyler H · 07-14-2014, 08:34 AM

Was not filled properly after the oil change. Also you must check oil after the motor has been brought up to operating temp. Never cold! Shut motor off and check with a min or so.

mmarx82 · 07-14-2014, 09:31 AM

My guess is they only put in 5 of the required 8 quarts of oil.

pjm333 · 07-15-2014, 02:50 AM

Thanks for your help !

ZL1 TIBS · 07-15-2014, 03:06 PM

I concur with the 5 quarts installed. Just so I never screw up I wrote the wrench size and 8 QTS on the radiator support.

Steel02001 · 07-15-2014, 03:24 PM

I had no idea it took 8 quarts. Good to know.

Trickskier · 07-15-2014, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel02001

I had no idea it took 8 quarts. Good to know.

You might want to read your owners manual...........

RJT Impala · 07-16-2014, 02:02 PM

Owner's manuals do not always have the correct information.

I checked my owner's manual for my 2014 Malibu 2 LTZ (2.0 liter turbo); manual specified 7 qts of oil. I always purchase and provide my own oil (Mobil 1), even when having dealer perform the service. Took 7 qts, they changed the oil, and they delivered 2 qts back. Said the shop manuals only specified 5 qts. Service manager, technician and shop foreman all participated in an oil level check; engine was right at the full mark. I queried online customer service rep regarding appropriate oil capacity; their response, after checking with engineers: Owner's manual has the wrong information published!

I haven't added any oil and it still sits at "full" mark. Next oil change I will do myself and measure quantity drained. I don't trust owner's manual nor the shop manuals now!

ZL1-V · 07-16-2014, 02:14 PM

Two different owner's manuals. I agree always check yourself to confirm it's correct. The point is the ZL1 owner's manual is correct with the amount of 8 quarts.

Steel02001 · 07-16-2014, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trickskier

You might want to read your owners manual...........

I will....when my car arrives, ordered it on 7-1

07-14-2014, 08:28 AM	#1
pjm333 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 99	Engine oil light ? I check my oil and % oil percentage every time I drive . Got home the other day after driving for about 2 hours & The check engine oil light went off. I did check it right away & it did look low but checked it the next day when the engine was cold and the dipstick was empty and added 3 qts to get it to normal levels. There are no leeks underneath & inside that I can see and put a white cloth underneath the car just to make sure. How can the car loose 3 qts of oil in such a short period of time ? The oil was changed by the dealer on 06/14/14 and have put 2000 miles on it since and the engine oil was at 74%. Thanks !

07-14-2014, 09:31 AM	#3
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	My guess is they only put in 5 of the required 8 quarts of oil. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

07-16-2014, 02:14 PM	#9
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	Apples and Oranges Two different owner's manuals. I agree always check yourself to confirm it's correct. The point is the ZL1 owner's manual is correct with the amount of 8 quarts.

07-14-2014, 08:34 AM	#2
Tyler H XLR8TNG Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Calgary,Ab Posts: 371	Was not filled properly after the oil change. Also you must check oil after the motor has been brought up to operating temp. Never cold! Shut motor off and check with a min or so.

07-15-2014, 02:50 AM	#4
pjm333 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 99	Thanks for your help !

07-15-2014, 03:06 PM	#5
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	I concur with the 5 quarts installed. Just so I never screw up I wrote the wrench size and 8 QTS on the radiator support.

07-15-2014, 03:24 PM	#6
Steel02001 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Western Washington Posts: 103	I had no idea it took 8 quarts. Good to know.

07-16-2014, 02:02 PM	#8
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	Owner's manuals do not always have the correct information. I checked my owner's manual for my 2014 Malibu 2 LTZ (2.0 liter turbo); manual specified 7 qts of oil. I always purchase and provide my own oil (Mobil 1), even when having dealer perform the service. Took 7 qts, they changed the oil, and they delivered 2 qts back. Said the shop manuals only specified 5 qts. Service manager, technician and shop foreman all participated in an oil level check; engine was right at the full mark. I queried online customer service rep regarding appropriate oil capacity; their response, after checking with engineers: Owner's manual has the wrong information published! I haven't added any oil and it still sits at "full" mark. Next oil change I will do myself and measure quantity drained. I don't trust owner's manual nor the shop manuals now!