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Trixdout · 04-17-2013, 06:26 PM

I'm going to get my first oil change soon. I was wondering if I should go to the dealership and do it or go through place like Jiffy or so?

chathen613 · 04-17-2013, 06:34 PM

Do it yourself! Save A LOT over dealership! Did my first one a couple weeks ago, it was super simple with this thread!
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79739

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-17-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Trixdout

I'm going to get my first oil change soon. I was wondering if I should go to the dealership and do it or go through place like Jiffy or so?

Hello Trixdout,

If you are not doing it yourself, we recommend you going to a GM authorized dealership for maintenance. This helps to ensure the process is done correctly and also if there are any other issues; it is documented and taken care of properly. If you would like, I can also help to locate a dealer nearest you and make an appointment for you. Here to help.

Reggie B.
Chevrolet Customer Care.

2fullgarage · 04-18-2013, 12:56 PM

I just picked my new '13 Camaro up on Saturday (about time)..Dealer offered service for the first year, includes oil changes. They got it figured at 7500 miles with this new synthetic blend they have..The dealers regular price is actually pretty good around $34 with free tire rotation. Compared to the hassle of doing it yourself..ie, buying everything, jacking up the car, draining, changing the filter and then disposing of the waste..I waste and hour minimum doing it myself and trust the GM tech more than myself

KSX · 04-18-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Hello Trixdout,

If you are not doing it yourself, we recommend you going to a GM authorized dealership for maintenance. This helps to ensure the process is done correctly and also if there are any other issues; it is documented and taken care of properly. If you would like, I can also help to locate a dealer nearest you and make an appointment for you. Here to help.

Reggie B.
Chevrolet Customer Care.

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ActNup NY · 04-19-2013, 09:12 AM

Do it yourself !!! I did (first time) and I never change anything in my life ! Great experience. GL

baum · 04-19-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fullgarage

I just picked my new '13 Camaro up on Saturday (about time)..Dealer offered service for the first year, includes oil changes. They got it figured at 7500 miles with this new synthetic blend they have..The dealers regular price is actually pretty good around $34 with free tire rotation. Compared to the hassle of doing it yourself..ie, buying everything, jacking up the car, draining, changing the filter and then disposing of the waste..I waste and hour minimum doing it myself and trust the GM tech more than myself

was that the synthetic blend price? if so that was good. or is that their basic type of oil?

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 04-19-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by baum

or is that their basic type of oil?

The dealership has to use a Dexos approved oil, so it's at least a synthetic blend. I haven't heard of any "basic" oil being Dexos approved.

John B.

Trivera · 05-15-2013, 07:07 PM

When I did my first oil change I asked the auto parts guy what dexos oil is better mobil 1 or pennzoil platinum and he had no idea what I was talking about and I had to explain to him what it is so I just went for mobile 1

SimpleGreen · 05-15-2013, 07:32 PM

I personally don't trust the quick lube places. Having personally known the caliber of people those places employ at times...I'd rather not test the odds. I don't go to the dealer just because I'm not paying for something I can do myself. A set of ramps, and catch pan, a 14MM wrench (drain plug) and a 22MM socket (oil filter cap) and your set. With the amount of driving I do, it's about twice a year oil changes. Mobil 1 and a Wix filter. Less than $40 per change.

KaBoom1701 · 05-15-2013, 10:13 PM

Change it yourself!

It's a great bonding experience with your car!

Chris97b · 05-15-2013, 10:37 PM

Not sure I would recommend a dealer. Call around if you want, but pound for pound they've always been more expensive in my experience.

If you feel up to the task, as others have mentioned, it's a fairly simple driveway job, just make sure you have a catch pan or some other way of dealing with 2 gallons of old oil

Any lube shop can handle it as well, just make sure they're using decent oil and filters. If you're concerned about it you can always bring your own oil and filter to most places as well (it usually costs a bit less this way too, depending on their synthetic markup).

On the whole as long as you go with a good 5-30 synthetic and decent filter, you can't go wrong

Kessler · 05-16-2013, 08:30 PM

I just had mine done. I took a book to the dealer. Sat in air conditioning while they changed oil, reset oil meter, checked other fluids, topped of my wiper fluid, checked air in tires, rotated tires, and checked for any other problems that might be out of my mind.

Cost? Nothing, just the gas and time to get me there and back home. Even took me towards end of shift cause I could not make the morning appointment they gave.

Was worth it for me to stay clean and not have to look of where to dispose of the used stuff.

But, when I was younger, hot oil dripping down my arm was a badge of honor.. ;-)

TooCool5 · 05-16-2013, 08:46 PM

For Warranty purposes, keep all receipts on self oil changes.
Having the dealer do it is added insurance as the record is with them.

04-17-2013, 06:26 PM	#1
Trixdout Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: KS Posts: 60 View My Garage	First Oil Change I'm going to get my first oil change soon. I was wondering if I should go to the dealership and do it or go through place like Jiffy or so? __________________ 2013 Camaro 2LT/RS Bought it from Becky

04-17-2013, 06:34 PM	#2
chathen613 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Detroit Metro Posts: 216 View My Garage	Do it yourself! Save A LOT over dealership! Did my first one a couple weeks ago, it was super simple with this thread! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79739 __________________ 2010 2LT RS Black w/ Synergy Green Stripes My ride: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242142

04-19-2013, 09:12 AM	#6
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,496 View My Garage	Do it yourself !!! I did (first time) and I never change anything in my life ! Great experience. GL __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

05-15-2013, 07:07 PM	#9
Trivera Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kyle,Tx Posts: 138	When I did my first oil change I asked the auto parts guy what dexos oil is better mobil 1 or pennzoil platinum and he had no idea what I was talking about and I had to explain to him what it is so I just went for mobile 1 __________________ 2012 camaro 2LT, cherry bomb axel back exhaust, CAI

05-15-2013, 07:32 PM	#10
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	I personally don't trust the quick lube places. Having personally known the caliber of people those places employ at times...I'd rather not test the odds. I don't go to the dealer just because I'm not paying for something I can do myself. A set of ramps, and catch pan, a 14MM wrench (drain plug) and a 22MM socket (oil filter cap) and your set. With the amount of driving I do, it's about twice a year oil changes. Mobil 1 and a Wix filter. Less than $40 per change. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

04-18-2013, 12:56 PM	#4
2fullgarage Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 SS Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Deltona Florida Posts: 267 View My Garage	I just picked my new '13 Camaro up on Saturday (about time)..Dealer offered service for the first year, includes oil changes. They got it figured at 7500 miles with this new synthetic blend they have..The dealers regular price is actually pretty good around $34 with free tire rotation. Compared to the hassle of doing it yourself..ie, buying everything, jacking up the car, draining, changing the filter and then disposing of the waste..I waste and hour minimum doing it myself and trust the GM tech more than myself

05-15-2013, 10:13 PM	#11
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Change it yourself! It's a great bonding experience with your car! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-15-2013, 10:37 PM	#12
Chris97b Drives: 2012 45th SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 28 View My Garage	Not sure I would recommend a dealer. Call around if you want, but pound for pound they've always been more expensive in my experience. If you feel up to the task, as others have mentioned, it's a fairly simple driveway job, just make sure you have a catch pan or some other way of dealing with 2 gallons of old oil Any lube shop can handle it as well, just make sure they're using decent oil and filters. If you're concerned about it you can always bring your own oil and filter to most places as well (it usually costs a bit less this way too, depending on their synthetic markup). On the whole as long as you go with a good 5-30 synthetic and decent filter, you can't go wrong

05-16-2013, 08:30 PM	#13
Kessler Drives: 2012 IOM 2LT RS A6 w/ BA Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Central Valley, Ca Posts: 123	I just had mine done. I took a book to the dealer. Sat in air conditioning while they changed oil, reset oil meter, checked other fluids, topped of my wiper fluid, checked air in tires, rotated tires, and checked for any other problems that might be out of my mind. Cost? Nothing, just the gas and time to get me there and back home. Even took me towards end of shift cause I could not make the morning appointment they gave. Was worth it for me to stay clean and not have to look of where to dispose of the used stuff. But, when I was younger, hot oil dripping down my arm was a badge of honor.. ;-) __________________ ToDones - Apex Scoop & Washer Relocate - CAI cai - Elite CC - Elite Clean Side Separator - MRT v1 Axle Back customized w/ J-Pipes - Black Out Headlight/Tail Light - Black Out BowTies - Black Out 'camaro' - Black Out Brake Light Chrome Bezel - JL Audio XD400/4 - Sub Thump Sub Box 2 DVC 10"s - HIFONICS ZEUS 1000.1 Escort Redline - VIOFO Dash Cam - Continental Extreme Contact Tires Gary's Customs ZL1 Front Bumper, ZL1 Rockers, & ZL1 Spoiler - Paint matched IOM OverKill 80mm T-body - JacFab Ported Intake Manifold - JacFab Extendolator 3/4" Spacer ToDos - Tune?

05-16-2013, 08:46 PM	#14
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	For Warranty purposes, keep all receipts on self oil changes. Having the dealer do it is added insurance as the record is with them. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI