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LS1 to LS6 Valley Cover Conversion

The early model C5 Corvettes (97-2000) were some of the first cars from GM to feature the LS engine, and that engine specifically was the LS1. GM obviously got a ton right with that engine as it has had a very long run and is by far the most common engine to swap into any other platform out there. However, there were some growing pains along the way for the LS1 engine. One area of difficult for the LS1 was

The C5 Corvette and Motor Oil - The Basics, How to Change, and Tips & Tricks

Ah the never ending conversations about oil. From misinformation, to factory recommendations, to outright bull... there's a lot of information out there. We're here to help you weed through it all! Useful Information Factory Oil Weight 5w30 ( Mobil1 Called for by factory) Oil Capacity 6.5 quarts with filter change Track / Aggressive Oil Capacity 1 Qt overfilled You'd think there wouldn't be much more to say beyond this, but please do recognize these are starting points. Your needs may