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CamaroKevin · 09-17-2012, 08:47 PM

I have coverage with Chevy for oil changes up to four years, since I bought my Camaro certified pre-owned. Did any of you use the oil changes in the warranty or just change the oil yourself? I've changed my own oil on my other cars, but since this is "free," I figure I may as well use it.

-Any idea what kind of oil they use?

-Can I ask for synthetic oil for extra charge?

-Am I fine just using what they have since I have the V-6?
(I know the V-6 only needs regular gas, so I figure the recommended oil is fine over synthetic?

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1SSFever · 09-17-2012, 09:12 PM

I'd take them up on that if it is truly 'free'. Your car holds 6 quarts of oil.

They probably use whatever your car came with. Yes, you can get anything you want for paying extra, as a matter of fact they will try to sell you everything extra under the sun.

bluebox · 09-17-2012, 09:13 PM

Put in it what the specs call for - if the six requires synthetic, they should put in synthetic. Not familiar with the cert pre-owned warranties, if they're dealer specific or GM-sponsored, but if you're getting free oil, go with it. If it doesn't need synthetic, I would cough up the extra for it on the 6 anyway, especially if you plan on keeping it for a long while... V8's take 8 quarts of it, and there's no compromising.

BNB · 09-17-2012, 09:16 PM

I would change my own so I could choose my own oil and filter...and know it was done properly...just keep Log of milage, what was used, and receipts

Sent from the front seat of the Amberlamps!

MEDISIN · 09-17-2012, 09:26 PM

You've already paid for it so to speak, no sense in paying to do it yourself. I prefer to do it myself too but in this case let them do it. Just keep an eye on things. Make sure they confirm the right oil/weight. Try not to be a bother but keep them on their toes. They'll respect you for being proactive about your maintenance. I always stop and check for leaks after having someone else work on the car.

Obzen · 09-18-2012, 12:02 AM

Why would you waste money and time doing your own when you have them for free?

Let them do it.

E.T. · 09-18-2012, 05:07 AM

Personally, I like changing my own. I'd probably do it myself even if it was free. It'd be nice if they'd give you the oil and filter so you could DIY, but doubt they'd do that.

Sir Nuke · 09-18-2012, 06:05 AM

Seeing as its a DEALER, and its FREE, its a no brainer.....have them do it, and ensure they document it in your maintenance schedule in the back of your manual.

ZED SLED · 09-18-2012, 06:43 AM

If the dealer does it you have a record if there are ever any issues concerning warranty repair. If you take it to a Jiffy Lube, eh, maybe. If you do your own and have an oil related failure, you may have a fight with the warranty. This comes from someone i know who is an area rep for Nissan. Can't imagine GM is any different. Luckily, my dealer lets me provide my own oil and will change it for me while I watch.

Mr_Draco · 09-18-2012, 04:19 PM

Read the fine print on the paper work. Most "Free" oil changes I've seen is only for 5 quarts of cheap dino oil and filter. Anything over 5 quarts, they charge you for the extra oil. If you want synthetic oil they charge you full price of the oil and if I remember correctly, the dealer price for Mobil 1 is $9 a quart.

lovatobarry · 09-18-2012, 06:23 PM

I am sure they use dexos I, that is what the car requires, it is a synthetic blend, it is required to maintain the warranty, they will probably charge for a filter, hazordous materials, shop supplies, etc. All newer GM cars (gas) use dexos I, diesels use dexos II.

WarWolfX0 · 09-19-2012, 03:42 PM

I have the same deal but i have a SS
they put in synthetic in my car and i think they change the filter every time too.
Only seen them once and they change it.
Dose your car have a mobile 1 oil cap?
btw they won't change the oil till the computer say 15% or lower
in my car that is around 7000 miles.

09-17-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
CamaroKevin Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 216	Chevy Oil Changes or DIY?? I have coverage with Chevy for oil changes up to four years, since I bought my Camaro certified pre-owned. Did any of you use the oil changes in the warranty or just change the oil yourself? I've changed my own oil on my other cars, but since this is "free," I figure I may as well use it. -Any idea what kind of oil they use? -Can I ask for synthetic oil for extra charge? -Am I fine just using what they have since I have the V-6? (I know the V-6 only needs regular gas, so I figure the recommended oil is fine over synthetic? )

09-17-2012, 09:13 PM	#3
bluebox Drives: '12 1SS LS3 IBM/SIM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delawhere Posts: 196	Put in it what the specs call for - if the six requires synthetic, they should put in synthetic. Not familiar with the cert pre-owned warranties, if they're dealer specific or GM-sponsored, but if you're getting free oil, go with it. If it doesn't need synthetic, I would cough up the extra for it on the 6 anyway, especially if you plan on keeping it for a long while... V8's take 8 quarts of it, and there's no compromising. __________________ Now: Invo's on Nurburgs \| Ext. Eng. catch can \| heritage grille Next: a few Pedders bits, tighten it up \| better sways \| drop coils, maybe \| CAI, exhaust, JRE tune Then I'm done, I swear. . .

09-17-2012, 09:26 PM	#5
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	You've already paid for it so to speak, no sense in paying to do it yourself. I prefer to do it myself too but in this case let them do it. Just keep an eye on things. Make sure they confirm the right oil/weight. Try not to be a bother but keep them on their toes. They'll respect you for being proactive about your maintenance. I always stop and check for leaks after having someone else work on the car. __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

09-18-2012, 05:07 AM	#7
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,251	Personally, I like changing my own. I'd probably do it myself even if it was free. It'd be nice if they'd give you the oil and filter so you could DIY, but doubt they'd do that. __________________

09-18-2012, 06:05 AM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	Seeing as its a DEALER, and its FREE, its a no brainer.....have them do it, and ensure they document it in your maintenance schedule in the back of your manual. __________________

09-17-2012, 09:12 PM	#2
1SSFever Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: home Posts: 280	I'd take them up on that if it is truly 'free'. Your car holds 6 quarts of oil. They probably use whatever your car came with. Yes, you can get anything you want for paying extra, as a matter of fact they will try to sell you everything extra under the sun.

09-17-2012, 09:16 PM	#4
BNB Rollin' The Lunchbox Drives: 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 473	I would change my own so I could choose my own oil and filter...and know it was done properly...just keep Log of milage, what was used, and receipts Sent from the front seat of the Amberlamps!

09-18-2012, 12:02 AM	#6
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	Why would you waste money and time doing your own when you have them for free? Let them do it.

09-18-2012, 06:43 AM	#9
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,473 View My Garage	If the dealer does it you have a record if there are ever any issues concerning warranty repair. If you take it to a Jiffy Lube, eh, maybe. If you do your own and have an oil related failure, you may have a fight with the warranty. This comes from someone i know who is an area rep for Nissan. Can't imagine GM is any different. Luckily, my dealer lets me provide my own oil and will change it for me while I watch. __________________

09-18-2012, 04:19 PM	#10
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,179	Read the fine print on the paper work. Most "Free" oil changes I've seen is only for 5 quarts of cheap dino oil and filter. Anything over 5 quarts, they charge you for the extra oil. If you want synthetic oil they charge you full price of the oil and if I remember correctly, the dealer price for Mobil 1 is $9 a quart.

09-18-2012, 06:23 PM	#11
lovatobarry Drives: 2011 LT2 RS Red with White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Centralia WA Posts: 6 View My Garage	I am sure they use dexos I, that is what the car requires, it is a synthetic blend, it is required to maintain the warranty, they will probably charge for a filter, hazordous materials, shop supplies, etc. All newer GM cars (gas) use dexos I, diesels use dexos II. __________________

09-19-2012, 03:42 PM	#12
WarWolfX0 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Park Ridge Posts: 114 View My Garage	I have the same deal but i have a SS they put in synthetic in my car and i think they change the filter every time too. Only seen them once and they change it. Dose your car have a mobile 1 oil cap? btw they won't change the oil till the computer say 15% or lower in my car that is around 7000 miles.