10 quarts SS oil change capacity owner differences - Page 2

thescreensavers · 01-22-2021, 12:54 PM

10 quarts is approximate, check on flat level surface and fill to full on the dipstick.

ctrlz · 01-22-2021, 01:53 PM

10 qts. I fill it to about 8.5 on ramps then top it off when it's down and level.

Dagstar · 01-22-2021, 01:59 PM

Oil capacity, or more-so how much you actually need to put it can vary slightly from the manual (which states 10qts). For myself I blind fill to about 9.5qts, then I start measuring off the dipstick. The car is off stands and on level ground at this time. When it reads around the center of the cross hatches I stop filling. The dipstick has about an inch or so of "full" area to play with. Overfilling is bad news. It generally takes just about 10qts for me to get to my warm and fuzzy zone.

Memphis SS · 01-22-2021, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Mine took 10 exactly. Front jacked up on ramps durning drain. Level during fill

Same here.

WhiteMale · 01-22-2021, 02:23 PM

I got to 9.5 on mine while on ramps and then start and check for leaks, back it down and let it run for a few minutes checking gauges and for leaks. Shut it off. check tires and other assorted stuff, then check the fill level. Recheck in the morning after sitting overnight. Should be good at that point.
I don't think any one said it so many words but I'd never pour in 10qts and then check it, you're asking for an overfill that way.

Rock-It Man · 01-22-2021, 04:39 PM

Before you go putting in more than the volume specified in the OM, fill with 10 quarts, go for a ride that's long enough to warm up the oil, then let it cool and drain down for an hour.

And miracle of miracles, your oil level will be spot on. Do not make the mistake of trying to achieve a correct dipstick level before taking these steps. You will overfill that way.

17MaroSS · 01-22-2021, 05:01 PM

First (for me) oil change, it took 10.25. Last weeks's oil change took 9.25. Both times up on a lift.

Zaqwert6 · 01-22-2021, 08:40 PM

10, at home on the lift.

OB0001 · 01-23-2021, 07:38 AM

10qts 2018 SS

ember1205 · 01-23-2021, 08:35 AM

I'm going to go a bit out on a limb here and say that those that are varying off of the standard 10 quarts are doing so for one reason: They are using the dip stick DURING the fill process to check the oil level and adjusting the amount of oil based on what they're interpreting.

In reading other threads on here, it seems that there are plenty of folk that are amazed/annoyed/distraught (not entirely sure what the feeling might be) that the oil level shown on the dipstick will vary over time in between fills without understanding that A) variance in the exact measure oil on the dipstick can and does change in between fills and B) ALL THAT MATTERS is that the oil level is within the hased range on the dipstick when measured according to the instructions in the manual.

Drain the old oil fully, fill with exactly ten quarts, go drive the car and then measure the oil using the advised procedure in the manual. If you're within range, you're done.

Aragorn · 01-23-2021, 08:17 PM

Exactly 10 here.

Magnum922 · 02-05-2021, 04:18 PM

I just changed my oil. I put in 9 1/2 quarts drove it around the block, let sit for an hour it read nothing on the dipstick. Put in a half quart and it went to half on the dipstick. Drove, Let sit for about 2 hours. Checked again still half on the dipstick. Maybe I'll put another half to make it full. I did let the old oil drain for an hour so it wasn't dripping at all.

SSDan · 02-05-2021, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnum922

I just changed my oil. I put in 9 1/2 quarts drove it around the block, let sit for an hour it read nothing on the dipstick. Put in a half quart and it went to half on the dipstick. Drove, Let sit for about 2 hours. Checked again still half on the dipstick. Maybe I'll put another half to make it full. I did let the old oil drain for an hour so it wasn't dripping at all.

I suggest you let it sit over night and then check it again. I always put exactly 10 quarts in and then check the next morning. Its always right at the top of the cross hatch on the dipstick. This is the slowest engine ever for all the oil to drain back into the pan.

Magnum922 · 02-05-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

I suggest you let it sit over night and then check it again. I always put exactly 10 quarts in and then check the next morning. Its always right at the top of the cross hatch on the dipstick. This is the slowest engine ever for all the oil to drain back into the pan.

I'll do that and let you know tomorrow. Thanks

01-22-2021, 01:59 PM	#17
Dagstar Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 305	Oil capacity, or more-so how much you actually need to put it can vary slightly from the manual (which states 10qts). For myself I blind fill to about 9.5qts, then I start measuring off the dipstick. The car is off stands and on level ground at this time. When it reads around the center of the cross hatches I stop filling. The dipstick has about an inch or so of "full" area to play with. Overfilling is bad news. It generally takes just about 10qts for me to get to my warm and fuzzy zone. __________________ 2016 Gloss Black Camaro 1SS, A8, MRC, 6-Piston BBK Whipple, LT4 fueling, AlkyControl, Kooks, Borla, Roto Fab, Mightymouse, aFe, Apex, C7 Carbon, etc...

01-23-2021, 07:38 AM	#23
OB0001 2018 SS A8 11.85@117.06 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS A8 "Dark Knight" Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 212	10qts 2018 SS __________________ DARK KNIGHT 2018 SS A8 11.85 @ 117.07 GPI Tuned E85 stock tires Roto Fab CAI LT 2 intake

02-05-2021, 04:18 PM	#26
Magnum922 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North carolina Posts: 336	I just changed my oil. I put in 9 1/2 quarts drove it around the block, let sit for an hour it read nothing on the dipstick. Put in a half quart and it went to half on the dipstick. Drove, Let sit for about 2 hours. Checked again still half on the dipstick. Maybe I'll put another half to make it full. I did let the old oil drain for an hour so it wasn't dripping at all. __________________

01-22-2021, 12:54 PM	#15
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	10 quarts is approximate, check on flat level surface and fill to full on the dipstick.

01-22-2021, 01:53 PM	#16
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	10 qts. I fill it to about 8.5 on ramps then top it off when it's down and level.

01-22-2021, 02:23 PM	#19
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,990	I got to 9.5 on mine while on ramps and then start and check for leaks, back it down and let it run for a few minutes checking gauges and for leaks. Shut it off. check tires and other assorted stuff, then check the fill level. Recheck in the morning after sitting overnight. Should be good at that point. I don't think any one said it so many words but I'd never pour in 10qts and then check it, you're asking for an overfill that way.

01-22-2021, 04:39 PM	#20
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	Before you go putting in more than the volume specified in the OM, fill with 10 quarts, go for a ride that's long enough to warm up the oil, then let it cool and drain down for an hour. And miracle of miracles, your oil level will be spot on. Do not make the mistake of trying to achieve a correct dipstick level before taking these steps. You will overfill that way.

01-22-2021, 05:01 PM	#21
17MaroSS Drives: 17 2SS 6sp Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bad Roads, North Jersey Posts: 185	First (for me) oil change, it took 10.25. Last weeks's oil change took 9.25. Both times up on a lift.

01-22-2021, 08:40 PM	#22
Zaqwert6 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 396 View My Garage	10, at home on the lift.

01-23-2021, 08:35 AM	#24
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	I'm going to go a bit out on a limb here and say that those that are varying off of the standard 10 quarts are doing so for one reason: They are using the dip stick DURING the fill process to check the oil level and adjusting the amount of oil based on what they're interpreting. In reading other threads on here, it seems that there are plenty of folk that are amazed/annoyed/distraught (not entirely sure what the feeling might be) that the oil level shown on the dipstick will vary over time in between fills without understanding that A) variance in the exact measure oil on the dipstick can and does change in between fills and B) ALL THAT MATTERS is that the oil level is within the hased range on the dipstick when measured according to the instructions in the manual. Drain the old oil fully, fill with exactly ten quarts, go drive the car and then measure the oil using the advised procedure in the manual. If you're within range, you're done.

01-23-2021, 08:17 PM	#25
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Exactly 10 here.

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