Oil Change question

chris308 · 03-10-2007, 01:24 PM

Getting ready to do my first oil/filter change in the driveway. I read it takes 6.5 qts, is it ok if I fill it up with 7?

ynkedad · 03-10-2007, 01:33 PM

If the manual calls for 6.5 quarts...that's ALL that i'd put in!
That being said, check your dip stick at 6.5 to see where the level is at. If it's reading "add" then go ahead. Too much oil can be harmful to any motor, although i'm not certain what a 1/2 quart (over) will do.? Better to be safe than sorry!

~Ray

chris308 · 03-10-2007, 01:35 PM

yea i hear ya. thanks for the reply. I will just hold on to it for next time, then i will only have to buy 6 qts.

ynkedad · 03-10-2007, 01:39 PM

Good decision Chris!

chris308 · 03-10-2007, 07:07 PM

what a pain in the ass!! ok so i planned on doing my oil change earlier today, something came up so i put it off, tried again a few hours later only to realize the low profile jack i bought still wouldnt get the front end off the ground cuz there was no room to pump it up!! ARRRGHHH!!

Looks like im buying ramps!!!

ynkedad · 03-11-2007, 09:25 AM

Do you have access to any boards that you can drive up on?
Like 2x4's or 2x6's. Enough to get you the clearance you need to use the jack effectively? You may have to sort of stack them in a ramp type fashion in order to accomplish this though.

The reason I ask is because, the ramps you buy (unless you get low profile ramps)? may be too steep

for the front of your Vette to clear.

~Ray