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Mark T · 01-24-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I changed oil before and the old oil filter gasket stuck to the engine, that was a messy problem.

LMAO !!!

Not laughing at you, just felt good finding out I wasnt the only one that has done that very same thing. Yup, first time I ever confessed that in public too.

SS Blinder · 01-24-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mbowen89

Yeah, I guess it's probably a little overkill to change it at just 5k but what the heck! I'm glad I decided to go get some extra tools and fluids and do it myself instead of calling the dealer, makes me feel better.

I ran the car with the new oil filter but old oil for a few minutes. Think it's ok to still be my new filter?

you should be fine

mbowen89 · 01-24-2015, 11:11 PM

Well just drove it for half hour, oil pressure was good, everything seemed completely normal. I'm guessing if I did something wrong I would have noticed by now. Thanks again for all the help. Is there anything else I should check or do at 5k miles now?

JCunningham · 01-24-2015, 11:59 PM

differential fluid should be changed. if not changed befor. other then that your good. I recommend after the 1st 500 miles on the diff fluid. its metallic black by 500 during break in.

mbowen89 · 01-25-2015, 12:14 AM

When I normally get a "full service oil change" they are supposed to inspect a bunch of other stuff. I guess that's mostly brakes and fluid levels, which everything is good at 5k miles right, looks fine to me. Just wanna make sure there's nothing I need to grease etc, haha. I'm comparing to my tractor with the greasing

JCunningham · 01-25-2015, 12:28 AM

nothing greasable everythings sealed. you should change the diff fluid. you will need the hand pump. if you have a limited slip diff you will need limited for it. takes 1qt 75w90 and 3oz of limited slip fluid. pull the fill plug 1st. takes a 3/8 rachet only. the ratchet will fit the plug no socket.

rberns · 01-25-2015, 12:54 AM

So what I would like to know is did you add engine oil to the tranny? Or did you drain the tranny and overfill the engine oil?

TheHorse13 · 01-25-2015, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rberns

So what I would like to know is did you add engine oil to the tranny? Or did you drain the tranny and overfill the engine oil?

He drained the tranny and overfilled the engine oil.

sbubbaklein · 01-25-2015, 09:36 AM

Had a friend who decided to change the oil on his Porsche. He got a phone call while in the process and ended leaving a shop rag on the engine. The result was an engine fire. Makes the $69 look cheap for a dealership oil change.

Dimitrim · 01-25-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

nothing greasable everythings sealed. you should change the diff fluid. you will need the hand pump. if you have a limited slip diff you will need limited for it. takes 1qt 75w90 and 3oz of limited slip fluid. pull the fill plug 1st. takes a 3/8 rachet only. the ratchet will fit the plug no socket.

I like to place the new bottles of 75w90 in a pan of boiling water for about 15 minutes. It makes it so much easier pumping the high viscosity lubricant in.

I am real happy everything turned out great. Did not cost you an arm and a leg......

Dimitri

mbowen89 · 01-29-2015, 08:48 AM

Is it just me or is it seemingly impossible to read the dipstick after changing the oil? I know I have 6 qts in, but I can't look at the dipstick and say here's the top mark exactly. I'm confident it's in a good region, I just wish I could actually see an oil line. Any tips?

nyrfan · 01-29-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mbowen89

Is it just me or is it seemingly impossible to read the dipstick after changing the oil? I know I have 6 qts in, but I can't look at the dipstick and say here's the top mark exactly. I'm confident it's in a good region, I just wish I could actually see an oil line. Any tips?

It is hard. Here is a tip: put some baby power on the end, this will help.

mbowen89 · 01-29-2015, 09:26 AM

Ok, I just don't want to contaminate the oil or anything

nyrfan · 01-29-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mbowen89

Ok, I just don't want to contaminate the oil or anything

You won't.

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01-24-2015, 11:59 PM	#46
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	differential fluid should be changed. if not changed befor. other then that your good. I recommend after the 1st 500 miles on the diff fluid. its metallic black by 500 during break in. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-25-2015, 12:28 AM	#48
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	nothing greasable everythings sealed. you should change the diff fluid. you will need the hand pump. if you have a limited slip diff you will need limited for it. takes 1qt 75w90 and 3oz of limited slip fluid. pull the fill plug 1st. takes a 3/8 rachet only. the ratchet will fit the plug no socket. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-25-2015, 12:54 AM	#49
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	So what I would like to know is did you add engine oil to the tranny? Or did you drain the tranny and overfill the engine oil? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-25-2015, 09:36 AM	#51
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	Had a friend who decided to change the oil on his Porsche. He got a phone call while in the process and ended leaving a shop rag on the engine. The result was an engine fire. Makes the $69 look cheap for a dealership oil change. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

01-24-2015, 11:11 PM	#45
mbowen89 Drives: 2015 CRT 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: IN Posts: 638	Well just drove it for half hour, oil pressure was good, everything seemed completely normal. I'm guessing if I did something wrong I would have noticed by now. Thanks again for all the help. Is there anything else I should check or do at 5k miles now?

01-25-2015, 12:14 AM	#47
mbowen89 Drives: 2015 CRT 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: IN Posts: 638	When I normally get a "full service oil change" they are supposed to inspect a bunch of other stuff. I guess that's mostly brakes and fluid levels, which everything is good at 5k miles right, looks fine to me. Just wanna make sure there's nothing I need to grease etc, haha. I'm comparing to my tractor with the greasing

01-29-2015, 08:48 AM	#53
mbowen89 Drives: 2015 CRT 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: IN Posts: 638	Is it just me or is it seemingly impossible to read the dipstick after changing the oil? I know I have 6 qts in, but I can't look at the dipstick and say here's the top mark exactly. I'm confident it's in a good region, I just wish I could actually see an oil line. Any tips?

01-29-2015, 09:26 AM	#55
mbowen89 Drives: 2015 CRT 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: IN Posts: 638	Ok, I just don't want to contaminate the oil or anything