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kevinw · 10-07-2014, 08:21 PM

i take my car to dealer for oil changes. even my old firebird. i just trust them , and usually i get coupons for discounts anyway.
my camaro has 1750 miles so it hasnt been changed yet, but, while under warranty, i feel its better to have dealer do it, and it on their computer records if anything would ever happen. just my opinion. OP good luck.

cadyshac · 10-07-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

I bond with my car every time I drive it, wash it, detail and wax it, etc.
The rest I leave to a professional. Life's too short imo.

Wow, thats just sad.

oldfriend · 10-07-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

The difference is that the OP recognized the screw up and is trying to fix it. Take it somewhere else and they could have made the same mistake and not told anyone about it or tried fixing it. Changing oil these days isn't about saving money. It's bonding with you car and knowing that it was done right.

You hit the nail right in the head
No need for more clear answer

oldfriend · 10-07-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

X2- Buy a $40,000 car and and change your own oil. Makes no sense to me...

Even if someone tries to explain it to you , I'm afraid you won't get it !

Red Jewel RS · 10-07-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

The difference is that the OP recognized the screw up and is trying to fix it. Take it somewhere else and they could have made the same mistake and not told anyone about it or tried fixing it. Changing oil these days isn't about saving money. It's bonding with you car and knowing that it was done right.

+1

wally mayfield · 10-07-2014, 09:50 PM

I see these "mechanics" in the saloon…..I don't want them around my car.

fisherssmoke · 10-07-2014, 09:54 PM

Changing oil is "owning a car 101". I'm sure I've changed a couple hundred as most of you probably have too. Thanks for the positive help…I sure miss the round quarts with the spout my dad used to jam in there.

1FASTZ · 10-07-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

I bond with my car every time I drive it, wash it, detail and wax it, etc.
The rest I leave to a professional. Life's too short imo.

Seriously? You probably spend more time driving to get your oil changed and waiting around for the grease monkeys to actually change it than it takes to do 2 of your own changes. Then you better hope they filled the correct amount of oil, properly tightened the drain plug and filter. With life being too short, consider gaining back some of it by performing your own changes.

Also most of the oil changes are not done by professionals. Guys don't spend the time and money to become ASE certified to be oil changers. The pros do the more difficult work...

if6was9 · 10-07-2014, 10:25 PM

If you haven't run the engine after filling it, I'd pull the valve cover. If the foil isn't in the head's return galley its more than likely in the oil pan and eventually will wind up in the sump pick up screen.
I for one will be changing my oil since I use to be a Certified Mechanic. All routine maintenance will be performed by my hands. Besides, I want to learn more about this beautifully engineered car.

satxrider · 10-07-2014, 10:52 PM

I would try to fish it out first and if that doesn't work remove the valve cover. But DON'T drive it.

Hope it goes well. Post again when you get it fixed.

myold88 · 10-08-2014, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Even if someone tries to explain it to you , I'm afraid you won't get it !

I've always changed the oil and service my antique cars- That's my hobby.
My new cars I leave to my dealer. The mess, getting rid of the old oil, etc.
no thanks.

Camarotobeornottobe · 10-08-2014, 08:11 AM

99 and of 100 of the 16 year olds that change your oil at the dealership would have left that foil in there and pretended nothing ever happened. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.

matthew9440 · 10-08-2014, 08:18 AM

dude..... that sucks so bad.

CAMAROdrivin'BALLplaya · 10-08-2014, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

X2- Buy a $40,000 car and and change your own oil. Makes no sense to me...

Learning and protecting your $40,000 investment by starting off with your own simple oil changes sounds like a smarter way to go about things than handing it off to a mechanic that has zero connection with your car.

No better feeling that taking care of something that has to be done and knowing it was done right.

10-07-2014, 09:50 PM	#34
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	I see these "mechanics" in the saloon…..I don't want them around my car. __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

10-07-2014, 09:54 PM	#35
fisherssmoke Drives: Black SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 254 View My Garage	Changing oil is "owning a car 101". I'm sure I've changed a couple hundred as most of you probably have too. Thanks for the positive help…I sure miss the round quarts with the spout my dad used to jam in there. __________________

10-07-2014, 10:25 PM	#37
if6was9 Drives: '10 LT1 RS (ABM), '69 Firebird 400 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 63 View My Garage	If you haven't run the engine after filling it, I'd pull the valve cover. If the foil isn't in the head's return galley its more than likely in the oil pan and eventually will wind up in the sump pick up screen. I for one will be changing my oil since I use to be a Certified Mechanic. All routine maintenance will be performed by my hands. Besides, I want to learn more about this beautifully engineered car. __________________ “I read somewhere that 77 percent of all the mentally ill live in poverty. Actually, I'm more intrigued by the 23 percent who are apparently doing quite well for themselves.” - Jerry Garcia

10-07-2014, 10:52 PM	#38
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	I would try to fish it out first and if that doesn't work remove the valve cover. But DON'T drive it. Hope it goes well. Post again when you get it fixed. __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

10-08-2014, 08:18 AM	#41
matthew9440 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DuBois, PA Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	dude..... that sucks so bad. __________________

10-07-2014, 08:21 PM	#29
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i take my car to dealer for oil changes. even my old firebird. i just trust them , and usually i get coupons for discounts anyway. my camaro has 1750 miles so it hasnt been changed yet, but, while under warranty, i feel its better to have dealer do it, and it on their computer records if anything would ever happen. just my opinion. OP good luck.

10-08-2014, 08:11 AM	#40
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	99 and of 100 of the 16 year olds that change your oil at the dealership would have left that foil in there and pretended nothing ever happened. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.