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OldJedi · 11-27-2011, 07:42 PM

I found this on the CTS-V Forum site and thought it was interesting for everyone that has ordered a ZL1:

Must Read All New CTS-V Owners !!

It's been something thats being discussed now more than before because it seems we have alot of new coupe owners popping up on the forum.

Guys, you should realllly replace all of your fluids within the first few hundred miles on your V. I'm talking rear diff & trans. Have your coolant levels checked, ie other fluids also.

We've had countless cases on the forums where the V has come extremely short with fluids from the factory. Most noticeably the rear diff. Within my first 100 miles I had diff noise and had all my fluids changed. No more diff noise. Later on when I had my heat exchanger put on at Jesse's they drained out about 1 red solo cup full of coolant out of my stock exchanger ?!?

It's really an inexpensive and wise move. A few hundred bucks to cover all changed fluids is alot cheaper than dealing with the dealership at 5k when you have issues with your diff and they don't want to warranty it because you've decided to "mod" your V. Just a heads up.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-27-2011, 07:46 PM

Hmmm...I hope someone with Cadillac has taken note of this, make sure any oversights are corrected.

The ZL1 will be produced in a different plant, so this might not be a problem...but like anything, it's always wise to check the car out when you take delivery.

Thanks for the heads-up!!

'StangBlaster5000 · 11-27-2011, 07:51 PM

Some lady at the factory probably texting when she should be working :>

1BADZL1 · 11-27-2011, 09:42 PM

Good Post.
I think ill do my own changes as I trust my dumb self more than I trust a dumb mechanic.
Doing the first one at about 500 miles.
So... What changes will be looking at?
1. Oil and filter change.
2. Differential Oil Change.
3. M6 I am sure can be changed as well.
4. Check coolant levels.
What else is there to be concerned with?
hey Oldjedi...
Find out what types of fluids/brands/viscosity we need.
I think the oil alone is 8 qts right?

The Stig · 11-27-2011, 09:55 PM

I changed my oil at 9 miles (disgusting btw) and then diff at 1,500 (again, disgusting).

The Viz · 11-28-2011, 08:08 AM

If a car was delivered to a customer with low fluids, it is the dealerships fault, not the manufacturer. During PDI, they have to check off each fluid level after checking them. Some people's techs are slackin'

LOWDOWN · 11-28-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Viz

If a car was delivered to a customer with low fluids, it is the dealerships fault, not the manufacturer. During PDI, they have to check off each fluid level after checking them. Some people's techs are slackin'

htron50 · 11-28-2011, 11:07 AM

As we used to say...

RAT ON BRUTHA

*radz28* · 11-28-2011, 03:37 PM

Word on the PDI

I'll be doing all synthetics after 500 miles (1000 for the motor) but will be monitoring all fluids in the meantime.

350 HRSS · 11-28-2011, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'StangBlaster5000

Some lady at the factory probably texting when she should be working :>

*mlee* · 11-28-2011, 08:30 PM

Do they actually put the car up in the air for PDI?

swaugie · 11-29-2011, 07:04 AM

They should be, the tech gets paid to in the pdi time.

11-27-2011, 07:42 PM	#1
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Interesting information for ZL1 owners I found this on the CTS-V Forum site and thought it was interesting for everyone that has ordered a ZL1: Must Read All New CTS-V Owners !! It's been something thats being discussed now more than before because it seems we have alot of new coupe owners popping up on the forum. Guys, you should realllly replace all of your fluids within the first few hundred miles on your V. I'm talking rear diff & trans. Have your coolant levels checked, ie other fluids also. We've had countless cases on the forums where the V has come extremely short with fluids from the factory. Most noticeably the rear diff. Within my first 100 miles I had diff noise and had all my fluids changed. No more diff noise. Later on when I had my heat exchanger put on at Jesse's they drained out about 1 red solo cup full of coolant out of my stock exchanger ?!? It's really an inexpensive and wise move. A few hundred bucks to cover all changed fluids is alot cheaper than dealing with the dealership at 5k when you have issues with your diff and they don't want to warranty it because you've decided to "mod" your V. Just a heads up. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1! Last edited by OldJedi; 11-28-2011 at 11:57 AM.

11-27-2011, 07:46 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Hmmm...I hope someone with Cadillac has taken note of this, make sure any oversights are corrected. The ZL1 will be produced in a different plant, so this might not be a problem...but like anything, it's always wise to check the car out when you take delivery. Thanks for the heads-up!! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-27-2011, 09:42 PM	#4
1BADZL1 THE CAMARO KING Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 on order #PZSD7S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Out Somewhere Driving My 'BADZL1' Posts: 2,284	Good Post. I think ill do my own changes as I trust my dumb self more than I trust a dumb mechanic. Doing the first one at about 500 miles. So... What changes will be looking at? 1. Oil and filter change. 2. Differential Oil Change. 3. M6 I am sure can be changed as well. 4. Check coolant levels. What else is there to be concerned with? hey Oldjedi... Find out what types of fluids/brands/viscosity we need. I think the oil alone is 8 qts right? __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 Car Name: Bruce ZL1, LSA, MN6/MG9, DSX, RTQ, VR, Current Status: 2030 1000 Initial Order 11/11/2011 Chevyland 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/11/2011 - PZSD7S 2000 Order accepted by GM: 12/14/2011 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 00/00/2011 - TPW 00/00/2011 3100 Sequenced: 00/00/2011 3300 Scheduled For Production:0/0/2012 3400 Broadcast: 0/0/2012 3800 Produced: 0/0/2012 4000 Available To Ship: 0/0/2012 4200 Shipped: 0/0/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 0/0/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer:0/0/2012

11-27-2011, 09:55 PM	#5
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I changed my oil at 9 miles (disgusting btw) and then diff at 1,500 (again, disgusting). __________________

11-28-2011, 08:08 AM	#6
The Viz Drives: Everything Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,110	If a car was delivered to a customer with low fluids, it is the dealerships fault, not the manufacturer. During PDI, they have to check off each fluid level after checking them. Some people's techs are slackin' __________________ "God help the child who grows out of everything"

11-27-2011, 07:51 PM	#3
'StangBlaster5000 Drives: Waiting for the 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 389	Some lady at the factory probably texting when she should be working :>

11-28-2011, 11:07 AM	#8
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	As we used to say... RAT ON BRUTHA

11-28-2011, 03:37 PM	#9
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	Word on the PDI I'll be doing all synthetics after 500 miles (1000 for the motor) but will be monitoring all fluids in the meantime. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

11-28-2011, 08:30 PM	#11
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	Do they actually put the car up in the air for PDI? __________________

11-29-2011, 07:04 AM	#12
swaugie Drives: any chevy i feel like driving Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: white oak pa Posts: 136	They should be, the tech gets paid to in the pdi time.

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