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Heath1661 · 12-27-2009, 08:24 AM

anyone putting royal purple in their maro's?

camaro_eddie · 12-27-2009, 08:29 AM

Strictly AMSOIL for me and all my vehicles/toys!

camaro_eddie · 12-27-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by td2222

I also wondered what you spent on your DIY oil change? I was told by the dealer the car doesn't come with synth oil, which did you use?

you were told wrong and I would reconsider having that dealership work on your vehicle, simpy read the owners manual. I use AMSOIL personally.

75rusty · 12-27-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by eynigush

Good post. Very handy to encourage the do-it-yourselfers so they can save $140 at the dealership. Thanks.

$140??? That is insane!

*KILLER74Z28* · 12-27-2009, 09:37 AM

Bumblebee10 · 12-27-2009, 10:07 AM

I just buy the supplies I need from wal-mart with my 10% discount and then bring the car anywhere that changes oil and they do it for like $10-$15 when I give them the supplies. Total mobile 1 synthetic change costs me around $38-$46

sstnt · 12-27-2009, 10:16 AM

When I took my 1SS in to the dealer get the locknuts on the spoiler done, I got a survey to do. Guy gave me a certificate for a free (synthetic!) oil change....know where my next oil change will be!

Memaat · 12-27-2009, 01:07 PM

$84.00 at Gordon Chevy, Garden City, MI. How can you beat that? I don't know if that is a one-time price or typical dealer price, but I've never gotten a service discount without asking for it.

2010 SSRS · 12-27-2009, 02:01 PM

Great info

ssrsheaven · 12-27-2009, 02:18 PM

never thought about putting nail through the bottom of oil filter to drain the oil in all the years I have done my own,nice hint.Also paid 72.00 on the last two oil changes from dealership (Reeder).

Memaat · 12-27-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrsheaven

never thought about putting nail through the bottom of oil filter to drain the oil in all the years I have done my own,nice hint.Also paid 72.00 on the last two oil changes from dealership (Reeder).

As long as you get 7.8 qts out, then OK. Just make sure nothing left in the pan.

Wayner2k2 · 12-27-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrsheaven

never thought about putting nail through the bottom of oil filter to drain the oil in all the years I have done my own,nice hint.Also paid 72.00 on the last two oil changes from dealership (Reeder).

Never thought about a nail. I’ve always used a center punch and a hammer to put a small hole in the side. I have only had my oil changed by someone else once, and it cost me 90 bucks for the Sky. That was the last and only time. I simply do not trust other people when it comes to my vehicles. That and I’ve seen too many mistakes made on oil changes.

Has anybody lubed their car yet? I’m due for an oil change soon, and I almost always grease it while I’m under there. Just looking for any hidden grease fittings that might be under there.

obe1 · 12-27-2009, 05:20 PM

I doubt you'll find any grease fittings. Most car manufacturers switched to sealed ball joints and other suspension parts years ago.

adub4185 · 12-27-2009, 06:47 PM

made the front page! YES!!

all the suggestions that have been made are in the write up at some point, but thanks for the suggestions guys.

at my next change, ill be doing the transmission and rear diff fluids, so ill do another DIY for those along with a follow up on my filtermag and magnetic plug findings.

12-27-2009, 08:24 AM	#29
Heath1661 Drives: 2010MurderedOutSS2 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 13	anyone putting royal purple in their maro's? __________________

12-27-2009, 09:37 AM	#33
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	__________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

12-27-2009, 10:07 AM	#34
Bumblebee10 Bumblebee10 Drives: 2011 2LT Red Jewel RS Automatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Land O Lakes,Fl Posts: 101 View My Garage	I just buy the supplies I need from wal-mart with my 10% discount and then bring the car anywhere that changes oil and they do it for like $10-$15 when I give them the supplies. Total mobile 1 synthetic change costs me around $38-$46 __________________

12-27-2009, 10:16 AM	#35
sstnt Drives: 2010 Camaro SS! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 195	When I took my 1SS in to the dealer get the locknuts on the spoiler done, I got a survey to do. Guy gave me a certificate for a free (synthetic!) oil change....know where my next oil change will be! __________________ 1SS ABM Manual, Black int., 20" PAWs, Sunroof $$ down on dealer car #3466, pending Pw: 6-10-2009 Car Picked up by Shipper: 6-22-2009 Car has ARRIVED: 6-24-2009 (and she's a beauty!)

12-27-2009, 01:07 PM	#36
Memaat Proud Dad of 3 Kids Drives: 2SS/RS SIM w/Red Stripes, Opt Fangs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 77 View My Garage	Try Mr Goodwrench $84.00 at Gordon Chevy, Garden City, MI. How can you beat that? I don't know if that is a one-time price or typical dealer price, but I've never gotten a service discount without asking for it. __________________ Matthew Living Life

12-27-2009, 08:29 AM	#30
camaro_eddie Boomer Sooner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 322	Strictly AMSOIL for me and all my vehicles/toys!

12-27-2009, 02:01 PM	#37
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Great info

12-27-2009, 02:18 PM	#38
ssrsheaven Drives: 92 firebird,2010 camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indianapolis,In Posts: 362 View My Garage	never thought about putting nail through the bottom of oil filter to drain the oil in all the years I have done my own,nice hint.Also paid 72.00 on the last two oil changes from dealership (Reeder).

12-27-2009, 05:20 PM	#41
obe1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 IOM, 1995 Blown Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 237	I doubt you'll find any grease fittings. Most car manufacturers switched to sealed ball joints and other suspension parts years ago. __________________ 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Metallic 1995 Z28 - blown, intercooled and nitrous injected - Sold 1968 Camaro - Sold 2019 Corvette Grand Sport

12-27-2009, 06:47 PM	#42
adub4185 Drives: 2010 2SS RS, 2023 Camaro ZLE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 632	made the front page! YES!! all the suggestions that have been made are in the write up at some point, but thanks for the suggestions guys. at my next change, ill be doing the transmission and rear diff fluids, so ill do another DIY for those along with a follow up on my filtermag and magnetic plug findings.

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