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bkscott · 04-18-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstLSK

Just FYI for all of those that pay a place to change your oil -- you are not getting a complete oil change.

I used to work at "quick lube" place. The rule of thumb was when the oil went from a solid stream, to a partial stream, put the plug back in and start filling with oil 1 quart lower than the manuf. spec. It takes longer than a few minutes for all of the oil to drain out.

Just one other FYI -- look at the oil pan when the car is on the ramps. I bet there is 1/2 quart of oil sitting in the pan behind the plug. I use 4 jack stands to keep it level.

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Makes me wonder if the dealership is any better. I mean the faster a mechanic gets done with a job the more money he makes. I used to change the oil on my fourth gen, and I hadn't planned on doing the 5th gen, but I may have to after reading this.

HeavyD · 04-20-2010, 02:14 PM

I am having a really hard finding anyone here in Canada that sells Mobil1 filters. Everyone has the oil, so that is no problem. I think I will just go with the AC Delco filter.

HeavyD · 04-21-2010, 09:24 AM

Well, my AP-04 plug still hasn't arrived. I have lost hope. Local parts store has them made by Oil Tite. Information isn't new enough for 2010's. The closest one is an M12X1.75 thread size. The site the AP-04 comes from doesn't list the thread size. Can any one confirm what size plug goes into the V8s?

RedJewel2SS · 04-21-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

Well, my AP-04 plug still hasn't arrived. I have lost hope. Local parts store has them made by Oil Tite. Information isn't new enough for 2010's. The closest one is an M12X1.75 thread size. The site the AP-04 comes from doesn't list the thread size. Can any one confirm what size plug goes into the V8s?

+1 i might do this next time i do my oil change and would like to shop around before buying one off the net.

CarNutzCustomz · 04-21-2010, 10:18 PM

Magnetic Drain Plug

Oil Tite, Part #65372

HeavyD · 04-21-2010, 10:32 PM

This forum is awesome! Thanks!!!

oceantrav · 04-22-2010, 04:30 PM

How much oil does my SS take when i change the oil and filter? Is it 8 quarts?

firehawc_69 · 04-23-2010, 12:22 AM

Does the computer automatically reset itself when you do your own oil change? I thought the dealer might do something to the computer and that's why I'd have to bring it in, but hell, if I can do it myself, I will.

adub4185 · 04-23-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oceantrav

How much oil does my SS take when i change the oil and filter? Is it 8 quarts?

You are correct, it is 8 qts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by firehawc_69

Does the computer automatically reset itself when you do your own oil change? I thought the dealer might do something to the computer and that's why I'd have to bring it in, but hell, if I can do it myself, I will.

You can reset the oil life monitor yourself by pushing and holding the "set" button I believe. You do not have to bring it into the dealer to do this.

Reeko · 04-23-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by adub4185

You are correct, it is 8 qts.

You can reset the oil life monitor yourself by pushing and holding the "set" button I believe. You do not have to bring it into the dealer to do this.

Procedure is in the manual.
I think you turn on the ignition, then pump the gas pedal 6 or 7 times to reset the oil life.

Gunner USMC · 05-05-2010, 03:18 PM

Thank you Adub4185! Because of your great write-up I finished my first oil change successfully and confidently! you rock man!

adub4185 · 05-05-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunner USMC

Thank you Adub4185! Because of your great write-up I finished my first oil change successfully and confidently! you rock man!

No problem, glad it helped out. Thank you for your great signature...

sstphoenix · 05-08-2010, 11:59 PM

i heard about the filtermag and the plug already.
i havent looked under the car in detail yet, so ill take strobi's word that the filtermag for my v6 is not needed.
but i never heard of the catch can, n have no idea where that is supposed to go.

Where would that go on a v6? any mini writeup for installing one of those?

HeavyD · 05-11-2010, 09:58 AM

I think there are pictures in this very same thread about the filter for the V6. They are not the spin on type. No real place for a filter magnet that I know of.

04-21-2010, 10:18 PM	#117
CarNutzCustomz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 103	Magnetic Drain Plug Oil Tite, Part #65372 __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Cyber Gray Metallic/Black

04-23-2010, 12:22 AM	#120
firehawc_69 Drives: Rally yellow w/stripes 2LT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 94 View My Garage	Does the computer automatically reset itself when you do your own oil change? I thought the dealer might do something to the computer and that's why I'd have to bring it in, but hell, if I can do it myself, I will. __________________

05-05-2010, 03:18 PM	#123
Gunner USMC One shot, one kill... Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 35 View My Garage	Thank you Adub4185! Because of your great write-up I finished my first oil change successfully and confidently! you rock man! __________________

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04-20-2010, 02:14 PM	#114
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	I am having a really hard finding anyone here in Canada that sells Mobil1 filters. Everyone has the oil, so that is no problem. I think I will just go with the AC Delco filter.

04-21-2010, 09:24 AM	#115
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Well, my AP-04 plug still hasn't arrived. I have lost hope. Local parts store has them made by Oil Tite. Information isn't new enough for 2010's. The closest one is an M12X1.75 thread size. The site the AP-04 comes from doesn't list the thread size. Can any one confirm what size plug goes into the V8s?

04-21-2010, 10:32 PM	#118
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	This forum is awesome! Thanks!!!

04-22-2010, 04:30 PM	#119
oceantrav Drives: 2010 camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Palm Harbor Florida Posts: 13 View My Garage	How much oil does my SS take when i change the oil and filter? Is it 8 quarts?

05-08-2010, 11:59 PM	#125
sstphoenix Drives: Black 2LT RS 5th gen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 362	i heard about the filtermag and the plug already. i havent looked under the car in detail yet, so ill take strobi's word that the filtermag for my v6 is not needed. but i never heard of the catch can, n have no idea where that is supposed to go. Where would that go on a v6? any mini writeup for installing one of those?

05-11-2010, 09:58 AM	#126
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	I think there are pictures in this very same thread about the filter for the V6. They are not the spin on type. No real place for a filter magnet that I know of.