either pull the engine out or if you can jack it up high enough to get the pan off.
you must first, lift the engine from underneath, then you are able to uncrew the bolts. then slide the pan forward to get it out. this is the only way
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please help with the oil choke light on 81 el camino?
The 1985 Chevrolet El Camino dipstick length is 27 inches. The dipstick needs to be exact in order to measure the oil properly.
about $500
It's screws on clockwise.
5 qts. with a new filter.
In the engine block right above the oil filter.
5 qts with filter.
A 396 Chevy engine has the oil pressure sending unit located in back of the engine, on top, close to the distributor, drivers side. The opening is a 1/8" pipe thread. You can "tee" it and have both factory and auxiliary oil gauges in operation.
6qts with a std oil pan and short filter. 7 with the industrial truck filter.
It screws into the engine block right above the oil filter.