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: oil question


illss
Mar 2nd, 07, 12:53 AM
How long does it take for the engine oil to go down to oil pan with 20-50 oil after being started ? Even after full operating temp. ?

illss
Mar 2nd, 07, 1:16 AM
Ive drivin it a couple of time after the recent oil change an it doesnt leak or smoke ! Nothing reads on the stick an i always assumed it takes 5 qts so i never checked my level after oil change ! Oil pressure is at 60-68 when cold an at operating temp it goes to 17- 20 in case that helps!

SoCalRat
Mar 2nd, 07, 9:55 AM
Almost immediately

442 Harv
Mar 2nd, 07, 9:56 AM
If you have a stock pan, and 5 quarts oil, you should get some measurment right away. If you have nothing, you must have the wrong dip stick, or tube? May son bought a BB Chevelle, and it had a chrome tube on it, and it was way off. Had to cut it down.

illss
Mar 2nd, 07, 2:33 PM
Thanks for the reply ! I either have a deep pan which i doubt or wrong stick or it really is a qt low !

illss
Mar 2nd, 07, 10:26 PM
Oil was low some how ! Does oil burn faster (20-50) in chicago weather or something ? I changed the oil again (10-40) an ima monitor it on a daily basis!:(