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Old 04-06-2012, 05:11 PM   #29
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I pay $35 for 6 qt of Mobil 1 full synthetic and take it to the dealer where I bought the car and they change it with a new oil filter for $20.
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Old 04-06-2012, 07:31 PM   #30
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The Camaro 5 wiki needs to be updated then because I got the oil capacities from this page:
Not to be a "Donkey", but all the info you need is right in your owners manual in black & white.

2010 Owners Manual pg 11-2
2011 Owners Manual pg 12-2
2012 Owners Manual pg 12-2
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Old 04-06-2012, 07:49 PM   #31
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If you have a Valvoline near you, they usually have coupons online for a certain amount off an oil change there. And the SynPower full synthetic has the Dexos rating required for the Camaro. I would be wary of the places that quoted you such low prices. Make sure they are giving quotes for a full synthetic that meets the Dexos Requirement and not just there conventional oil.
I did my own oil change on my SS and at 8 qts plus a nice filter it cost me just as much to do it myself as it did when I had Valvoline do it.
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Old 04-06-2012, 07:53 PM   #32
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Not to be a "Donkey", but all the info you need is right in your owners manual in black & white.

2010 Owners Manual pg 11-2
2011 Owners Manual pg 12-2
2012 Owners Manual pg 12-2
You Donkey, lol!


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Old 04-06-2012, 08:02 PM   #33
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This thread reminded me to go change the oil once I get the car out of the garage. I really didn't realize dealers are charging $75 plus to do this job.

Though getting rid of the oil is somewhat of a pain.
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:13 PM   #34
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$11.95 oil changes for life at my dealership
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:30 PM   #35
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I service all my vehicles, although I find the C5 oil changes require me to not only drive her up on ramps but jack the rear just to get under it. Freaking car is low to the ground. $400 bucks for those all aluminum ramps is steep.

A quart of Synth is running $9 and a quality filter RP is $15, with tax its just over $100 for the materials up here in CT. Still, peace of mind of knowing what I've got in her is worth it.
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:42 PM   #36
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Call me confused, our cars already come with a 100K powertrain warranty, wouldn't that include the drivetrain? I think he scammed you!
Yeah , they offer him something that's already in the the car , one more reason why the dealers have the rep/ they have !!!
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:45 PM   #37
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$11.95 oil changes for life at my dealership
Free v-8 oil changes Mobi Synthetic, Free inspection every year,Full car detail in and out every year for birthday. Big part of car deal inserted after deal was made or don't sign.
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:50 PM   #38
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I'm running 10W30 Mobil 1 because of my cam. I provide the oil (can be a PITA to find at a reasonable price) and dealer does the change with filter for $14.95. I watch them like a hawk, but its hard to beat the convenience.
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:52 PM   #39
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Oil changes require oil, filter, and labor. In the current ecconomy, oil and labor is expensive. You can save a lot of money if you change your oil yourself. Just be aware. To do so will require you to get your hands...........DIRTY!!!!
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Old 04-06-2012, 09:00 PM   #40
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I go to the dealer, too, partly because if/ when warranty issues come up, I've got records and a paper trail that will prove that I have been religious about maintenance and keeping a close eye on all systems. No warranty rejection can be based on "the fella who did your oil changes screwed up..." because, it's the Chevy guy who does those...
any decent shop will have all their records computerized and printable at the push of a button. and they can't reject warranty work because you got stuff done somewhere else. the government pass a law back in the 60's called the Moss-Magnessun act that prevents them from doing that.
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Old 04-06-2012, 11:25 PM   #41
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First oil change you said?

I just had my first oil change last week. FREE !!!!! My dealer throws in the first oil change on any vehicle it sells for no charge.

I don't know about 2LT's, but my 2SS came with Mobil 1 synthetic. My dealer normally charges $89.95 for an oil change, but they also rotate tires, check brakes and tire air pressure.
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Old 04-06-2012, 11:35 PM   #42
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Hahaha my local dealer did the first two for 10 bucks
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