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Slow Build · 05-22-2010, 09:13 PM

In the middle of changing my oil. I have a 283 casting # says it 1957-66.
What is the oil capacity. I would have thought 5 quarts including filter. So far I've put in 5 quarts plus a bottle of Bars leak and it's barely touching the dipstick (probably 2 quarts low). I'm starting to question the Mr Gasket oil dipstick that the PO put on it. Maybe that's why the engine leaks oil (overfilled). The oil pan doesn't look like an extra capacity unit. It has the drain plug on the front of bottom of the pan.

I'm not sure what to do at this point.

05-22-2010, 09:13 PM	#1
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Oil change question. (capacity) In the middle of changing my oil. I have a 283 casting # says it 1957-66. What is the oil capacity. I would have thought 5 quarts including filter. So far I've put in 5 quarts plus a bottle of Bars leak and it's barely touching the dipstick (probably 2 quarts low). I'm starting to question the Mr Gasket oil dipstick that the PO put on it. Maybe that's why the engine leaks oil (overfilled). The oil pan doesn't look like an extra capacity unit. It has the drain plug on the front of bottom of the pan. I'm not sure what to do at this point. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

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