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solidaxel · 03-16-2014, 07:13 PM

How many quarts does the 5.3 truck hold with a filter.
I heard that the only filter to use was a A/C, because of some internal valving, is that true?
What weight oil is everyone using

**truckdude239** · 03-16-2014, 07:27 PM

6 at 5w30 anything but from I use puraltor wix acdelo k&n Mobil 1 there all good

BR3W CITY · 03-16-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

How many quarts does the 5.3 truck hold with a filter.
I heard that the only filter to use was a A/C, because of some internal valving, is that true?
What weight oil is everyone using

Usually what that refers to is called an anti-drainback valve. Once the system has o.p, it helps prevent all the stuff in the oil passages from back-draining through the oil filter passage when the system gets shutoff. That way oil can only follow its correct path, so the engine has the benefit of still being oil bathed in between startup.

It helps with dry starts, and iirc it also helps with vehicles that have the filter mounted in a way that can cause the filter to run dry (Remotes).

This was something that I remember getting brought up as an issue on older high performance motors, but I'm not sure if on todays engines running synthetic oil it even matters much.

A/c isn't the only one, as WIX and others have also used it for a while. Certain part #'s don't have it, as certain vehicles don't benefit from it.
I try to avoid any super-cheapie filters, but I've used WIX, A/C, the Royal Purple brand, and a few others. There used to be big problems with fram, not sure how they are now.

clinebarger · 03-16-2014, 08:35 PM

6 quarts for a truck pan, Gen III truck engines take an AC PF46, All crosses to this filter have a Anti Drain Back Valve. 5W30 is the oil spec.

solidaxel · 03-16-2014, 10:17 PM

Thanks guys, I must have the wrong indicator stick as I think I put 7 qts before it registered, and I did put in a Wix.
I guess I will change filters that should take care of most of it !

**Hart_Rod** · 03-17-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Thanks guys, I must have the wrong indicator stick as I think I put 7 qts before it registered, and I did put in a Wix.
I guess I will change filters that should take care of most of it !

Make sure the oil dipstick AND tube match the oil pan that you are using! Seems like each model is a little bit different and can give incorrect oil indications.....

solidaxel · 03-17-2014, 03:03 PM

Great, TBSS headers and a truck oil pan on a 5.3, the truck tube did not fit the headers, so I will try something different

BR3W CITY · 03-17-2014, 04:12 PM

You sure? The truck tube will fit, just don't bolt to to the head right away. Let it sag towards the next cylinder a little for clearance, and you can just tac a new bracket on.

**truckdude239** · 03-17-2014, 04:14 PM

I used tbss manifolds and the stock truck dip stick and tube fit

solidaxel · 03-17-2014, 04:27 PM

It will not work IF YOU bend it too far, and then try and straighten it out !!!!!!

03-16-2014, 07:13 PM	#1
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Engine Oil and type? How many quarts does the 5.3 truck hold with a filter. I heard that the only filter to use was a A/C, because of some internal valving, is that true? What weight oil is everyone using __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-16-2014, 07:27 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Engine Oil and type? 6 at 5w30 anything but from I use puraltor wix acdelo k&n Mobil 1 there all good __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-16-2014, 08:35 PM	#4
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Engine Oil and type? 6 quarts for a truck pan, Gen III truck engines take an AC PF46, All crosses to this filter have a Anti Drain Back Valve. 5W30 is the oil spec.

03-16-2014, 10:17 PM	#5
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Engine Oil and type? Thanks guys, I must have the wrong indicator stick as I think I put 7 qts before it registered, and I did put in a Wix. I guess I will change filters that should take care of most of it ! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-17-2014, 03:03 PM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Engine Oil and type? Great, TBSS headers and a truck oil pan on a 5.3, the truck tube did not fit the headers, so I will try something different __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-17-2014, 04:12 PM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Engine Oil and type? You sure? The truck tube will fit, just don't bolt to to the head right away. Let it sag towards the next cylinder a little for clearance, and you can just tac a new bracket on. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-17-2014, 04:14 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Engine Oil and type? I used tbss manifolds and the stock truck dip stick and tube fit __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-17-2014, 04:27 PM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Engine Oil and type? It will not work IF YOU bend it too far, and then try and straighten it out !!!!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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