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Oil Level

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Vince:
I just recently noticed that when I change the oil and filter cartridge in my 1967 Camaro SS, after adding 5 quarts the dipstick reads about a half quart low.  Is this normal or do I perhaps not have the correct dipstick for the L48 350?   The owner's manual states that the engine should take 5 quarts when changing the oil and filter, and 4 quarts when just changing the oil.   

MO:
There are three elements; the oil pan, dipstick tube and dipstick. One must be incorrect.

KevinW:
One other thing, the filters they sell for small blocks today are a different size (smaller in length) then what came on the car originally.  So the oil quantity might not be the same.   A small amount though, for sure :)

Vince:
Thanks guys for your responses.   

GMAD_Van Nuys:
Below is a prior CRG discussion on dipsticks:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=5107.0

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