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Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-18-2010, 02:02 PM

Still have to get the oil filter. I use Mobil 1 filter so that 14-20 bucks depending on sales.

40years · 08-18-2010, 02:16 PM

Just had my differential fluid changed and second oil change at the dealer and it was $199 & change. Had the first oil change @ 1500 miles and this last one @ 10,000 miles.

x626xBlack · 08-18-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by John Shields

That's a good deal, and I'd be doing it every other month. Haha.

They use one rule I refuse to go by.....

They do it free when the idiot light comes on.....

Looks like i will be paying for oil changes.

But for Mob 1 I pay $47 at the Dealership.

John Shields · 08-18-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by snowtrill

So it's $64 plus shipping on Amazon - the lowest I have seen for oil changes for the SS is $77. Most of the time I see it between there and $100. I don't see that it is that far out of line. Especially since I won't be changing my own oil.

I get free shipping on Amazon.

So $65 vs $100 is a significant difference. I watched a video of a couple guys doing an oil change and it was EASY. The only problem for me is getting it lifted. But I plan on buying up a couple lifts for my future upgrades anyway.

Here's that video:

The more I can do myself the better. I'm not enthused that I'll be paying massive amounts of labor for what I could be doing at home. Sure, a warranty problem goes to the dealer... but anything else I'm hoping to do myself.

Hebe4 · 08-18-2010, 02:37 PM

Onstar notified me with 0% oil life remaining. My display showed 65% which I know is correct.
Subsequently, I did not renew my services with Onstar.

ZuluKilla8 · 08-18-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by x626xBlack

They use one rule I refuse to go by.....

They do it free when the idiot light comes on.....

Looks like i will be paying for oil changes.

But for Mob 1 I pay $47 at the Dealership.

If they do it free when the idiot light comes on...just dont reset it when you get it down one time so the light will come one...one free oil change everyother one isnt bad

robertgss3 · 08-18-2010, 07:12 PM

I got the exact same conflict and to boot it contradicted the prior month update. I called Onstar and they said it was an error on their side then an advisor called to tell me that my dealer did not reset the oil life indicator; WTH.? If that was the case the prior three updates would have been alerting me annd the car wouldn't have agreed with the priorsn which still tell me I have oil life. Onstar is wrong this month.

Thanks,

greenrail · 08-18-2010, 07:23 PM

Goodness, the best recommendation was posted early on. Push the On star button, and point out the discrepancy.

I am amazed that this evolved into a price comparison for oil changes.

Danielle, do what you feel most comfortable with I have my oil changed every 3000 miles. One exception, I had Rosie's first oil change at 1500 miles, because he was new. Also, when you consider the cost of the oil and filter for an SS, it isn't too bad (at least for me) to pay my dealer $77. Besides, it is good to get to know your service manager.

DanielleAnne · 08-19-2010, 09:48 AM

From the sounds of it, I should stick with what the car says, and more or less ignore OnStar,or at least call em and point it out. Its bizarre because the car is sending the info to OS isnt it? I didnt get home til late last night so I didnt get to check but will before I drive her next....but good to know. I get damn near free oil changes, my other half is a shop manager at a shop down here, so it costs me cost lol. Thanks all for the advice!

heRS · 08-19-2010, 09:54 AM

My dealer gave me 2 years of free oil changes. I change oil every 3k, they tell me every 5 k with the synthetic oil. I'll do one, then they can do one. Everybody including Trigger is happy that way!

DanielleAnne · 08-19-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

Goodness, the best recommendation was posted early on. Push the On star button, and point out the discrepancy.

I am amazed that this evolved into a price comparison for oil changes.

Danielle, do what you feel most comfortable with I have my oil changed every 3000 miles. One exception, I had Rosie's first oil change at 1500 miles, because he was new. Also, when you consider the cost of the oil and filter for an SS, it isn't too bad (at least for me) to pay my dealer $77. Besides, it is good to get to know your service manager.

You named your boy car "Rosie" lol?

TLSTWIN · 08-19-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielleAnne

From the sounds of it, I should stick with what the car says, and more or less ignore OnStar,or at least call em and point it out. Its bizarre because the car is sending the info to OS isnt it? I didnt get home til late last night so I didnt get to check but will before I drive her next....but good to know. I get damn near free oil changes, my other half is a shop manager at a shop down here, so it costs me cost lol. Thanks all for the advice!

Ya, it's weird because my other 2 cars don't have this issue, just my camaro. My truck & Traverse have no problems

DanielleAnne · 08-19-2010, 10:00 AM

I think I have free oil changes too, but my dealership is in Denver, so its a good 1.5 hr drive and not worth it to me...but Im with you, I wont wait 10k but I think 3500 is too soon, Im not that hard on her, for having an SS I dont use her much, around here I dont need all the horses, doesnt take much to beat the comp lol

Wilder · 08-19-2010, 10:01 AM

I wouldnt trust OnStar if i were you

08-18-2010, 02:16 PM	#16
40years Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Hyper Blue Met. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,593	Just had my differential fluid changed and second oil change at the dealer and it was $199 & change. Had the first oil change @ 1500 miles and this last one @ 10,000 miles. __________________ proud member "club elite" # 89

08-18-2010, 07:12 PM	#21
robertgss3 Super Bee Drives: 2010 Camaro ABM and Sunrise Gold Join Date: May 2009 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 862 View My Garage	I got the exact same conflict and to boot it contradicted the prior month update. I called Onstar and they said it was an error on their side then an advisor called to tell me that my dealer did not reset the oil life indicator; WTH.? If that was the case the prior three updates would have been alerting me annd the car wouldn't have agreed with the priorsn which still tell me I have oil life. Onstar is wrong this month. Thanks, __________________ SuperMaro

08-18-2010, 07:23 PM	#22
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	Goodness, the best recommendation was posted early on. Push the On star button, and point out the discrepancy. I am amazed that this evolved into a price comparison for oil changes. Danielle, do what you feel most comfortable with I have my oil changed every 3000 miles. One exception, I had Rosie's first oil change at 1500 miles, because he was new. Also, when you consider the cost of the oil and filter for an SS, it isn't too bad (at least for me) to pay my dealer $77. Besides, it is good to get to know your service manager. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

08-19-2010, 09:48 AM	#23
DanielleAnne Drives: 2010 Camaro, 75 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 339	From the sounds of it, I should stick with what the car says, and more or less ignore OnStar,or at least call em and point it out. Its bizarre because the car is sending the info to OS isnt it? I didnt get home til late last night so I didnt get to check but will before I drive her next....but good to know. I get damn near free oil changes, my other half is a shop manager at a shop down here, so it costs me cost lol. Thanks all for the advice! __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno on Inferno

08-19-2010, 09:54 AM	#24
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	My dealer gave me 2 years of free oil changes. I change oil every 3k, they tell me every 5 k with the synthetic oil. I'll do one, then they can do one. Everybody including Trigger is happy that way! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

08-18-2010, 02:02 PM	#15
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Still have to get the oil filter. I use Mobil 1 filter so that 14-20 bucks depending on sales.

08-18-2010, 02:37 PM	#19
Hebe4 Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC Posts: 115	Onstar notified me with 0% oil life remaining. My display showed 65% which I know is correct. Subsequently, I did not renew my services with Onstar.

08-19-2010, 10:00 AM	#27
DanielleAnne Drives: 2010 Camaro, 75 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 339	I think I have free oil changes too, but my dealership is in Denver, so its a good 1.5 hr drive and not worth it to me...but Im with you, I wont wait 10k but I think 3500 is too soon, Im not that hard on her, for having an SS I dont use her much, around here I dont need all the horses, doesnt take much to beat the comp lol __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno on Inferno

08-19-2010, 10:01 AM	#28
Wilder Synergy Green <3 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 363 View My Garage	I wouldnt trust OnStar if i were you __________________ Join my group! "Young Camaro Owners"