GM oil quantity from 8.5 to 8 qts?

[ccdies]

this is good to know, now i want have a 1/2 quart of oil laying around waiting for my next oil change,

[LTZTom]

Speaking of the dipstick does anyone else with the 6.2 find it hard to reach without a step stool?

Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tbarn]

#PIP5231A: Concern of engine oil dipstick indicating an overfill - (Oct 9, 2014)

Subject: Concern of engine oil dipstick indicating an overfill Models: 2015 Cadillac Escalade 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suburban, Tahoe 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Yukon with engines 5.3L, 6.2L RPO's L83, L86

This PI was superseded to update Recommendation/Instructions. Please discard PIP5231.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern

The Engine oil dipstick indicates an overfill when performing a PDI or after an oil and filter change.

Recommendation/Instructions

Typically you will find the dipstick indicates an overfill of 1/2qt of Engine oil.

There is no need to drain the oil at this time, as this concern will not damage the engine nor affect operation.

When it is time for the oil change, fill with the recommended amount of engine oil as specified in SI

SI has been updated with the engine oil (with filter) fill specification of 8 quarts or 7.57 Liters for 7.5L 5.3L, 6.2L RPO's L83, L86 engines in the models lists above.

Note: The correct “full” mark is the upper dimple and the “add” mark is the lowest bottom dimple on the Engine oil dipstick

[jamin87ss]

Great info as always thanks guys

[Spurshot]

Yeah, I spent a whole afternoon looking for Mobil 1 in a 1/2 quart size.

[ccdies]

Yeah, I spent a whole afternoon looking for Mobil 1 in a 1/2 quart size.

lol,

[wurgs]

Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm 6'2" with long arms and it's still is a reach!

[Ventilator]

Yeah, I spent a whole afternoon looking for Mobil 1 in a 1/2 quart size.

Where did you end up finding it? lol

[Spurshot]

Where did you end up finding it? lol

I decided to buy in bulk to save money and got the 1 quart size.

[BIGDOGx]

I'm 6'2" with long arms and it's still is a reach!

6' - 3" here and I basically had to stand on my tippy toes to get the damn thing back into the tube. Horrible design but much of newer cars built today takes ease of use for mechanics out of the picture. Almost surprised they didn't put the engine manifold in the way with how poorly placed it is currently.

[Dr. ice]

GM came out about 6 months ago and said the correct fill is 8 quarts, I am sure they will never tell the world how or why it was listed as 8.5 early on.

GM made a similar amendment for the 2015 C7 z51 cars. Interesting!

[Z71 Blackout]

Is this for the 5.3 and 6.2? I have a 5.3. Thanks

[redwngr]

Both are now 8qt 0W20. V6 is 6qt 5W30.

 

http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/TechLink-engine-oil-capacities-2012-2015.pdf

[Z71 Blackout]

Thank you.

[foghorn23]

I did an oil change Friday afternoon and used an AC PF63 and 1 quart bottles of NAPA synthetic. Eight bottles put the oil level exactly to the top dot on the dipstick. Official word says eight and anecdotal evidence confirms eight is the magic number.