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wbmoore · 04-19-2009, 10:59 PM

Hi folks. Does anyone know (For Sure)how many quarts of oil with a filter a 1977 GMC Crew Cab Big Block takes. I've been told 5, 6 and 7. The dipstick tube has been messed with so I want to put the correct amount in and then check the d/s. Parts counter guys told me 5 and 6. Dealership service guys told me 6..maybe seven. I've seen 7 in print in a Chilton manual which isn't the bible.

Somebody must Know about a 1977 specifically . Thanks. for the input. brad Moore.

**78 Big10 454** · 04-19-2009, 11:58 PM

Brad: My cousin has a '77 BB Big 10 and I have a '78 BB Big 10. Both engines take a total of six quarts - five in the pan and one for the filter. Hope this helps.

D13 · 04-20-2009, 05:56 AM

Oil cooler? Big or short filter? Buy 2 gallon jugs or a case, you'll have some left for the next change or topping off. Usually it's 5 in the pan and a short filter, 5 1/2 with a long filter, and 7 with a cooler and a big filter. Your capacity may vary.

04-19-2009, 10:59 PM	#1
wbmoore Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Big Bar, California Posts: 136	how many quarts with filter..1977 GMC BB crew cab Hi folks. Does anyone know (For Sure)how many quarts of oil with a filter a 1977 GMC Crew Cab Big Block takes. I've been told 5, 6 and 7. The dipstick tube has been messed with so I want to put the correct amount in and then check the d/s. Parts counter guys told me 5 and 6. Dealership service guys told me 6..maybe seven. I've seen 7 in print in a Chilton manual which isn't the bible. Somebody must Know about a 1977 specifically . Thanks. for the input. brad Moore. __________________ 1967 GMC 3500 lwb dump flatbed project 1969 GMC 2500 1979 GMC 7000 fire crew truck w/water pumps 1982 C/30 Cummins NV5600 Crew Cab project

04-19-2009, 11:58 PM	#2
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: how many quarts with filter..1977 GMC BB crew cab Brad: My cousin has a '77 BB Big 10 and I have a '78 BB Big 10. Both engines take a total of six quarts - five in the pan and one for the filter. Hope this helps.

04-20-2009, 05:56 AM	#3
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: how many quarts with filter..1977 GMC BB crew cab Oil cooler? Big or short filter? Buy 2 gallon jugs or a case, you'll have some left for the next change or topping off. Usually it's 5 in the pan and a short filter, 5 1/2 with a long filter, and 7 with a cooler and a big filter. Your capacity may vary. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors Last edited by D13; 04-20-2009 at 05:56 AM.

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