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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: ullearn on November 10, 2013, 06:28:26 PM
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How many quarts of oil does a Big Block V8 - 454 7.4L engine take?
I know it can be dependent upon the oil pan, but I have seen answers range from 5 quarts to 7 quarts w/filter (engine block id is 361959). Any way to know for sure? I don't believe the dip stuck on this truck is original so I can't trust it.
Here is a profile view of the oil pan (ignore the filter, see my other thread to know what happened there), I was hoping someone knew this oil pan based on the comparison size of the flexplate?
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GeJ1dG0nXU0/UnvH_Zb37_I/AAAAAAAAOHs/G_YONH5Q7Lk/w680-h510-no/20131107_095501.jpg)
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The 1977 C10 454 we had where I worked in the early 90s took 7 with filter.
My 454 takes 8 with filter. However mine has an LS6 Corvette pan on it.
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i have a 76-77 454 in my truck with stock pan and it takes 7 with the filter
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My 1985 takes 7 with the tall filter
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My 77 454 takes seven with filter and has stock oil pan.