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HeavyD · 03-27-2010, 07:41 PM

I found an oil filter cross reference for the V8's.
AC PF48
CHAMPION LAB. PH48
FRAM PH10060
General Motors 89017524
LUBER-FINER PH48
K&N HP 1017
MOBIL1 M1113
NAPA 7060
NAPA 7073
PURO L12222
ROYAL PURPLE 1048
SAAB 729854
STP S10060
SUZUKI 1651078J00
WIX 57060
WIX 57073

1badtie · 03-27-2010, 08:01 PM

i dont understand why yall are changing your own oil? i paid 90 bucks for my oil change at the dealership but they only charged 10 for labor the rest was the cost of oil which was mobil one synthetic.... what kind of oil are yall putting in if you DIY is it cheaper and just as good?? shit if so ill DIM.

HeavyD · 03-28-2010, 07:35 PM

Want something done right, you have to do it yourself! For a regular car, I am with you. I am a diesel mechanic. I have never, ever done my own oil change on my truck. Can't be bothered. The Camaro is different. It is expensive enough at the dealer, I think you save enough money to make it worth your time to do yourself. The price you paid is the cheapest I have heard of yet. Most dealers have some young kid doing the oil changes. Dealers are still learning thing about the Camaro's. I would be surprised if most new how much and what type of oil they are supposed to have.

dmiller66 · 03-29-2010, 08:57 AM

By-pass filtration will solve your, well, filtration problems.

crzycicada · 03-30-2010, 11:08 AM

Excellent write-up!

adub4185 · 03-30-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzycicada

Excellent write-up!

Thanks. I just hope it helps a few members around here. Oil changes are a very straight forward thing, but it seems to scare a lot of people. I just like saving money and I sleep well knowing it got done right.

IamLliw · 03-31-2010, 11:19 PM

is there one on how to change differential and transmission fluids?

crzycicada · 04-13-2010, 04:57 AM

I just did my oil change yesterday. Took a little longer than expected but being my first time to do it myself, that's expected.

I bought the recommended oil plug with magnet and the first thing I noticed is that it has a metal washer instead of the little blue-ish soft rubber washer on the factory plug. Any issues anyone see with that? I did torque down the new oil plug to 18 ft/lbs so I'm not too worried about leaks but not sure if it offers the same seal as the rubber washer...

HeavyD · 04-13-2010, 11:05 AM

The washer would be fine. Just keep your factory plug for a spare. Keep an eye on the new plug for leaks.

adub4185 · 04-13-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzycicada

I just did my oil change yesterday. Took a little longer than expected but being my first time to do it myself, that's expected.

I bought the recommended oil plug with magnet and the first thing I noticed is that it has a metal washer instead of the little blue-ish soft rubber washer on the factory plug. Any issues anyone see with that? I did torque down the new oil plug to 18 ft/lbs so I'm not too worried about leaks but not sure if it offers the same seal as the rubber washer...

I have been running this plug for around 4k miles and have had no problems. During my initial oil change I used the washer provided with the magnetic plug. On my last oil change I went to Autozone and bought a pack of 3 rubberized washers that work very well. It is my recommendation to change the crush washer at each oil change.

HeavyD · 04-13-2010, 09:04 PM

Hey, how long was the shipping time when you ordered your oil pan plug? I ordered mine 3 weeks ago and nothing yet. I am in Canada, but normally I get stuff from the States way before this. Actually I received my FilterMag today and I ordered that only two weeks ago.

adub4185 · 04-14-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

Hey, how long was the shipping time when you ordered your oil pan plug? I ordered mine 3 weeks ago and nothing yet. I am in Canada, but normally I get stuff from the States way before this. Actually I received my FilterMag today and I ordered that only two weeks ago.

I got mine within a week or so. Just email the guy or call them up. They were real helpful with me and I imagine that they will be the same way with you.

Whisper Jet · 04-14-2010, 10:10 PM

It took alittle over 2 weeks for me to receive mind. They are in the process of changing locations, so shipping is slow. Just got mind last thursday.

HeavyD · 04-15-2010, 12:43 AM

Cool, thanks for the replies. I will just hang tight till next week.

03-30-2010, 11:08 AM	#103
crzycicada Drives: 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 294	Excellent write-up! __________________ Order date: 7/17/09 3000 TPW: 8/17/09 3400 status on 8/11/09 3800: 8/21/09 4200: 8/24/09 on rail car ETTX850796 5000/6000: 9/2/09

04-13-2010, 04:57 AM	#106
crzycicada Drives: 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 294	I just did my oil change yesterday. Took a little longer than expected but being my first time to do it myself, that's expected. I bought the recommended oil plug with magnet and the first thing I noticed is that it has a metal washer instead of the little blue-ish soft rubber washer on the factory plug. Any issues anyone see with that? I did torque down the new oil plug to 18 ft/lbs so I'm not too worried about leaks but not sure if it offers the same seal as the rubber washer... __________________ Order date: 7/17/09 3000 TPW: 8/17/09 3400 status on 8/11/09 3800: 8/21/09 4200: 8/24/09 on rail car ETTX850796 5000/6000: 9/2/09

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03-27-2010, 07:41 PM	#99
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	I found an oil filter cross reference for the V8's. AC PF48 CHAMPION LAB. PH48 FRAM PH10060 General Motors 89017524 LUBER-FINER PH48 K&N HP 1017 MOBIL1 M1113 NAPA 7060 NAPA 7073 PURO L12222 ROYAL PURPLE 1048 SAAB 729854 STP S10060 SUZUKI 1651078J00 WIX 57060 WIX 57073

03-27-2010, 08:01 PM	#100
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	i dont understand why yall are changing your own oil? i paid 90 bucks for my oil change at the dealership but they only charged 10 for labor the rest was the cost of oil which was mobil one synthetic.... what kind of oil are yall putting in if you DIY is it cheaper and just as good?? shit if so ill DIM.

03-28-2010, 07:35 PM	#101
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Want something done right, you have to do it yourself! For a regular car, I am with you. I am a diesel mechanic. I have never, ever done my own oil change on my truck. Can't be bothered. The Camaro is different. It is expensive enough at the dealer, I think you save enough money to make it worth your time to do yourself. The price you paid is the cheapest I have heard of yet. Most dealers have some young kid doing the oil changes. Dealers are still learning thing about the Camaro's. I would be surprised if most new how much and what type of oil they are supposed to have.

03-29-2010, 08:57 AM	#102
dmiller66 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: '13 2SS/RS, Blue Ray Metallic, Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 227	By-pass filtration will solve your, well, filtration problems.

03-31-2010, 11:19 PM	#105
IamLliw Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 77 View My Garage	is there one on how to change differential and transmission fluids?

04-13-2010, 11:05 AM	#107
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	The washer would be fine. Just keep your factory plug for a spare. Keep an eye on the new plug for leaks.

04-13-2010, 09:04 PM	#109
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Hey, how long was the shipping time when you ordered your oil pan plug? I ordered mine 3 weeks ago and nothing yet. I am in Canada, but normally I get stuff from the States way before this. Actually I received my FilterMag today and I ordered that only two weeks ago.

04-14-2010, 10:10 PM	#111
Whisper Jet Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 399	It took alittle over 2 weeks for me to receive mind. They are in the process of changing locations, so shipping is slow. Just got mind last thursday.

04-15-2010, 12:43 AM	#112
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Cool, thanks for the replies. I will just hang tight till next week.