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Old 01-19-2009, 11:34 PM
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I did my first oil change on my c5, the car took 7 quarts of oil. I checked the dipstick the oil was between the two holes is that normal.
Old 01-19-2009, 11:41 PM
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7 is the max and yes having it between the two holes is quite a frequent occurence
Old 01-19-2009, 11:42 PM
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That pretty much what you want.
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Thanks know I can sleep at night
Old 01-20-2009, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rws.1
7 is the max and yes having it between the two holes is quite a frequent occurence
Old 01-20-2009, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
That pretty much what you want.
Old 01-20-2009, 03:06 AM
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you're okay, mine takes 7 too
Old 01-20-2009, 03:32 AM
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i put in 6.5qts
Old 01-20-2009, 07:07 AM
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My 04 takes 6.5 quarts.
Old 01-20-2009, 08:17 AM
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7 quarts will take mine right up to the full mark.

Always check your oil after the car has been sitting for a few hours, to get an accurate dipstick reading.
Old 01-20-2009, 09:35 AM
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I put in 6.5 and level is in the middle of hatch marks.
Old 01-20-2009, 10:30 AM
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Sounds like your's is just fine.
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7 to reach the full mark on my stick

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I checked the dipstick the oil was between the two holes is that normal. [/QUOTE]

"Taint" bad!
Old 01-20-2009, 10:51 AM
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Your good to go
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Usually 6-6.5 does the trick

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It really amazed me at how much this beast can take all I can say is WOW.
Old 01-20-2009, 12:19 PM
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Thanks all for responding have a great corvette day
Old 01-20-2009, 12:21 PM
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glad you are OK again


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