OIL CHANGE - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Allan Hernandez · 07-08-2011, 04:28 PM

So im changing my oil this weekend and I have some questions hopefully you all can help me. I would appreciate it!

So Ive used only synthetic oil sense I bought the car but some people have been telling me its ok if I change over to regular.Is it ok if I change over to regular?Will it be bad for my motor or would there be no effect other then having to change my oil sooner?

What oil filter do you all prefer?Is K&N filters any good and worth the money?

Im changing my oil myself this time and for the 1st time sense they've always charged me around $75 everywhere I go so i hope to save on the labor.Is there any tips I should know about?

I would appreciate you alls help!

TGG1SS · 07-08-2011, 04:30 PM

I've heard that it's best to stay with Synthetic Oil. Not sure why that is but probably a good idea.

RSokie · 07-08-2011, 04:31 PM

You better stay with synthetic, better to pay a little bit more than a whole bunch later!

stso634 · 07-08-2011, 04:33 PM

Look in your Owner's Manual to see if it's ok to use regular oil.

Devon · 07-08-2011, 04:38 PM

Owners manual says to use synthetic. Don't cheap out on your cars blood.

Z28RockStar · 07-08-2011, 04:40 PM

MOBIL1, . . . . END OF STORY, GET FRAM FILTER. that is all.

Shu71 · 07-08-2011, 04:41 PM

Oil Myths are so abundant. You can change from Synthetic to Dino to blend to any of the three any time you change the oil. You can mix Syn and dino or any of the three. It will not harm the engine in any way, never.

I haven't found a lot of options for an oil filter for the V6 yet. I have been using the Fram Tough Guard TG8765 in mine with Mobil 1 5w30 gold cap fully synthetic oil. I'd like to find another better filter locally but Mobil 1 hasn't released one yet that I know of or have found.

And on the V6 the owners manual does not state to use sythetic only. The V8 may, but not the tougher v6

Devon · 07-08-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z28RockStar

MOBIL1, . . . . END OF STORY, GET FRAM FILTER. that is all.

Concise and to the point. I like it. 'Nuff said.

GMGP5X · 07-08-2011, 04:47 PM

I use the AC delco filter. It is the same filter as the K & N for half the price. A few mechanics have told me to never use a fram filter. I would use synthetic oil also.

rs-lt-camaro- · 07-08-2011, 04:58 PM

http://youtu.be/kX0xrqvlsNI

I wonder if they still make them like this ??

Shu71 · 07-08-2011, 04:59 PM

Or a canister oil filter I'd agree to never use a Fram. I have not used a Fram for years on any of my cars until this one. The reason is the way the filter is attached to the canister isn't the best on Frams from the ones I've seen or cut apart. Since our filter isn't a canister filter then I am not opposed to the Fram Tough Guard as it is a good fitler media and can take the 7500 mile oil change intervals just fine. If you have an oil filter issue with this car and the non canister type filter you will see it when you pull the filter out. Then again you can't go wrong with the A/C Delco one either since it was fine for GM to use. I will probably try it next time because it is a few bucks cheaper than the tough guard.

Z28RockStar · 07-08-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs-lt-camaro-

http://youtu.be/kX0xrqvlsNI

I wonder if they still make them like this ??

HOLY SHIT BATMAN! Wow I never thought I'd need to research Fram. . . damn damn damn man wow! Thanks for posting.

PLEASE TELL ME A GOOD FILTER PLEASE!

I'm lazy and hate researching, thanks beforehand!

G-Oil Guy · 07-08-2011, 05:14 PM

Read my posts here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153756

and here

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=154653&page=2

Coincidentally, the second link is a thread you started asking the same question.

And my posts here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153756

07-08-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
Allan Hernandez Drives: 2LT/RS RJT/GrayHStripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 557	OIL CHANGE So im changing my oil this weekend and I have some questions hopefully you all can help me. I would appreciate it! So Ive used only synthetic oil sense I bought the car but some people have been telling me its ok if I change over to regular.Is it ok if I change over to regular?Will it be bad for my motor or would there be no effect other then having to change my oil sooner? What oil filter do you all prefer?Is K&N filters any good and worth the money? Im changing my oil myself this time and for the 1st time sense they've always charged me around $75 everywhere I go so i hope to save on the labor.Is there any tips I should know about? I would appreciate you alls help!

07-08-2011, 04:30 PM	#2
TGG1SS Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro 1SS M6 LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 252 View My Garage	Stay with Synthetic I've heard that it's best to stay with Synthetic Oil. Not sure why that is but probably a good idea.

07-08-2011, 04:31 PM	#3
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	You better stay with synthetic, better to pay a little bit more than a whole bunch later! __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

07-08-2011, 04:38 PM	#5
Devon Highway Man Drives: '10 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ear Falls, ON, Canada Posts: 685	Owners manual says to use synthetic. Don't cheap out on your cars blood. __________________ Yes, I drive it in the snow Roto-Fab Intake Tuned by dynosteve @ RDP

07-08-2011, 04:40 PM	#6
Z28RockStar Drives: 2SS/RS CGM 6M, 2007 Harley Deluxe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 1,981	MOBIL1, . . . . END OF STORY, GET FRAM FILTER. that is all. __________________ Who doesn't love puppies and beer?

07-08-2011, 04:33 PM	#4
stso634 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 379 View My Garage	Look in your Owner's Manual to see if it's ok to use regular oil.

07-08-2011, 04:41 PM	#7
Shu71 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 795	Oil Myths are so abundant. You can change from Synthetic to Dino to blend to any of the three any time you change the oil. You can mix Syn and dino or any of the three. It will not harm the engine in any way, never. I haven't found a lot of options for an oil filter for the V6 yet. I have been using the Fram Tough Guard TG8765 in mine with Mobil 1 5w30 gold cap fully synthetic oil. I'd like to find another better filter locally but Mobil 1 hasn't released one yet that I know of or have found. And on the V6 the owners manual does not state to use sythetic only. The V8 may, but not the tougher v6 __________________

07-08-2011, 04:47 PM	#9
GMGP5X Drives: 2011 2LT RS VR 2008 Silverado 2500 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florissant,Mo Posts: 580 View My Garage	I use the AC delco filter. It is the same filter as the K & N for half the price. A few mechanics have told me to never use a fram filter. I would use synthetic oil also. __________________ 2LT RS VR / ARK DTS Cat back exhaust / Roto-Fab CAI / RPI stealth mud guards /Defender works billet chrome door sills/ DIY painted engine cover, trunk corners, and brake rotors / RX catch can / Team LLT badges. Team LLT

07-08-2011, 04:58 PM	#10
rs-lt-camaro- Drives: ram Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 49	http://youtu.be/kX0xrqvlsNI I wonder if they still make them like this ?? __________________ Keep on trying, You can never hold me down

07-08-2011, 04:59 PM	#11
Shu71 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 795	Or a canister oil filter I'd agree to never use a Fram. I have not used a Fram for years on any of my cars until this one. The reason is the way the filter is attached to the canister isn't the best on Frams from the ones I've seen or cut apart. Since our filter isn't a canister filter then I am not opposed to the Fram Tough Guard as it is a good fitler media and can take the 7500 mile oil change intervals just fine. If you have an oil filter issue with this car and the non canister type filter you will see it when you pull the filter out. Then again you can't go wrong with the A/C Delco one either since it was fine for GM to use. I will probably try it next time because it is a few bucks cheaper than the tough guard. __________________

07-08-2011, 05:14 PM	#13
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	Read my posts here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153756 and here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=154653&page=2 Coincidentally, the second link is a thread you started asking the same question. And my posts here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153756

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