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#1 of 5 2003 Chevy Tracker - Oil Level Reads Low by crosscutter Aug 04, 2009 (11:15 am)
I just purchased the above mentioned vehicle and did a oil change. I added the correct amount of oil, 4 litres with filter and checked the dipstick and it only shows a little over half way to the full mark. I checked with Edmonston' Lemon-Aid book and it indicated this was a problem. Does anyone know if GM has a fix or will I just put a file mark on the dipstick where full should be?? Thanks in advance for your responces......Crosscutter Replies to this message: vanner1 (Aug 08, 2009 2:34 pm) redsodapop (Aug 20, 2009 7:06 am) bill_colwell (Aug 21, 2009 5:50 pm) vanner1 (Aug 23, 2009 9:49 am)
#2 of 5 Re: 2003 Chevy Tracker - Oil Level Reads Low [crosscutter] by vanner1 Aug 08, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: crosscutter (Aug 04, 2009 11:15 am) Crosscutter,   What engine do you have? I thought all '03 inlines were 2.0L DOHCs. If so, the oil capacity at change with filter is 5.5 US quarts, and 4 liters is only 4.2 quarts. Of course that would be low by a good lick on that dipsick.   Each change with my 2.0L I put it 5 quarts of something-or-other with another can of an oil additive like STP for the other pint. Brings it right up.   The 2.5L V-6 I believe holds 5.8 quarts with filter, or 5.5 L. That, again, would leave you pretty low on the stick with only 4L.
#3 of 5 Re: 2003 Chevy Tracker - Oil Level Reads Low [crosscutter] by redsodapop Aug 20, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: crosscutter (Aug 04, 2009 11:15 am) I also have a 2003 Chevy Tracker (2.0 L 4 Cylinder) and it takes 5 quarts of oil. I think the owner's manual lists that amount as well. Replies to this message: bill_colwell (Aug 21, 2009 5:50 pm) vanner1 (Aug 23, 2009 9:49 am)
#4 of 5 Re: 2003 Chevy Tracker - Oil Level Reads Low [redsodapop] by bill_colwell Aug 21, 2009 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: redsodapop (Aug 20, 2009 7:06 am) Definitely check your owner's manual. My 2001 2.0 liter Tracker has a 5.5 quart oil capacity. Not sure if that .5 is for the oil filter. Replies to this message: vanner1 (Aug 23, 2009 9:49 am)
#5 of 5 Re: 2003 Chevy Tracker - Oil Level Reads Low [bill_colwell] by vanner1 Aug 23, 2009 (9:49 am)
Replying to: bill_colwell (Aug 21, 2009 5:50 pm) 2000 4 dr 4wd, 2.0L, 124,166 miles, changed oil yesterday putting in 5 quarts Pennzoil dinosaur juice and ~8 oz Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Right to the top line on the dipstick.   That tiny little oil filter can may hold .5 L but I'm betting it's more like 2 oz!   This little 4-banger uses about a quart of oil in 3000 miles now, but used up half a quart every 3000 when new. Just the nature of the engine I guess.

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