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| | | | Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 299 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 299 | Does my 1954 Chevy 235 engine hold with the oil filter canister? Can't remember..
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Elmo | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,885 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,885 | The rule of thumb I've used for years is "5 quarts with a filter, 4 without". The problem is that the level on the dipstick will vary according to when the oil is checked. A Fram or AC canister filter will gravity drain about half a quart back into the oil pan when the vehicle is parked overnight, due to the location of the pressure control orfice in the standpipe. Checking the oil with the engine warm shortly after it's shut off will show a lower level than a "cold" check before the first startup in the morning.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,845 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,845 | My notes says 6+ with a stock filter, 5 without. No matter what my notes say, I always become cautious when I get close to these numbers, so I don't over fill.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 326 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 326 | My 235 has no oil filter, and the book says 5 quarts capacity. After refilling and before I run it, I check the dipstick and it says right at full. Maybe you could do the same; check it before running and after; the difference is what the filter holds.
Lee.
1956 Chevy 3200, 235 w/3 speed
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | The restoration guide for my '48 (not the current 261) says 5 1/2 quarts "dry." First fill after a rebuild, I guess. 5 qt for "refill."
It also says the factory installed filter option took 2 1/2 qt! Really!?
I've always figured 6 qt with new filter for the oil change.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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