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Saltyflats · 04-05-2011, 08:41 PM

How many of you guys did the Mobil 1 oil and filter change at home?
Obviously my next questions is how do I clear the codes on the dash?
Please dont tell me not having my oil changed at my scum bag dealership will somehow void my warranty.

Unknown SSRS · 04-05-2011, 08:43 PM

umm... the reset button... duh! lol

nards444 · 04-05-2011, 08:46 PM

i do it at home. Cost between 50-60 bucks to do it. Autozone usually has mobil one sales. You clear your dash by resetting it, i beleive by holding it down, otherwise check your manual. But I like to do the oil on my camaro because to me it's not hard I like to do it and it saves the risk of some 18 year old drop out from forgetting to tighten something or put scratches on it. Not to mention with 8qts and filter you are probably looking at close to 100 oil change

Sir Nuke · 04-05-2011, 10:06 PM

YEP, I do them all teh time.....all three of my cars.....buit EXPECIALLY my camaro.....just ensure you get enough oil.....a lot of people....believe it or not.....have no idea that the V8 takes 8 quarts.

these instructions are in your owners manual starting on page 10-13

I can assume the CODE your talking about is the "A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON" in the DIC....After changing the engine oil, reset
the system:
1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on again and stays on for 30 seconds at the next ignition cycle, it did not reset. The system needs to be reset again.

.OR if you are talking anouty in the DIC and it hasn't given you the message above, but still showing a percentage %, go to the menu.....get to the OIL Percentage and then hold down the button on the end of the flasher.....it will ask you are you sure? and push it again and your done. it resets to 100%

MIQ · 04-05-2011, 10:08 PM

Why is your dealer a scum bag?

TOMS1SS · 04-05-2011, 10:09 PM

There is a section in the manual that will tell you how to reset the oil life sensor.

TOMS1SS · 04-05-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIQ

Why is your dealer a scum bag?

Aren't they all? If you go to a dealer you'd better be armed with one thing.....knowledge.

macc24 · 04-05-2011, 10:27 PM

I've seen good dealers and bad dealers....they are in it to make a profit. Like you said be armed w/knowledge and a bit of courtesy - that goes both ways. Ultimately they should be looking for your return business, if not then go somewhere else. Fortunately for us there's not much required maintenance required on these cars. Thanks GM!

Bonanza7 · 04-05-2011, 11:17 PM

Do it yourself....But...I use Pennzoil full synthetic, since I verified it is Dexos 1 approved. Easiest oil change I ever did. Took 5 minutes and didn't even get dirty.

stevea · 04-06-2011, 08:17 AM

I have always changed my own oil, not only is it a cost savings but while you are under there you have time to take a look around and see if anything else is going on.

Rock-It Man · 04-06-2011, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saltyflats

How many of you guys did the Mobil 1 oil and filter change at home?
Obviously my next questions is how do I clear the codes on the dash?
Please dont tell me not having my oil changed at my scum bag dealership will somehow void my warranty.

Did you set your owner's manual on fire?

RSokie · 04-06-2011, 08:24 AM

It is so easy to change the oil on these cars anymore I love it.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 04-06-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Did you set your owner's manual on fire?

I just may have to start using that instead of "RTFM".

Forza · 04-06-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

YEP, I do them all teh time.....all three of my cars.....buit EXPECIALLY my camaro.....just ensure you get enough oil.....a lot of people....believe it or not.....have no idea that the V8 takes 8 quarts.

these instructions are in your owners manual starting on page 10-13

I can assume the CODE your talking about is the "A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON" in the DIC....After changing the engine oil, reset
the system:
1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on again and stays on for 30 seconds at the next ignition cycle, it did not reset. The system needs to be reset again.

.OR if you are talking anouty in the DIC and it hasn't given you the message above, but still showing a percentage %, go to the menu.....get to the OIL Percentage and then hold down the button on the end of the flasher.....it will ask you are you sure? and push it again and your done. it resets to 100%

All I did after changing the oil was the DIC reset using the button reset. What is all that other stuff you listed?

04-05-2011, 08:41 PM	#1
Saltyflats Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS LS3 6 speed. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Pete Beach, Florida Posts: 115	Oil Change How many of you guys did the Mobil 1 oil and filter change at home? Obviously my next questions is how do I clear the codes on the dash? Please dont tell me not having my oil changed at my scum bag dealership will somehow void my warranty.

04-05-2011, 08:46 PM	#3
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	i do it at home. Cost between 50-60 bucks to do it. Autozone usually has mobil one sales. You clear your dash by resetting it, i beleive by holding it down, otherwise check your manual. But I like to do the oil on my camaro because to me it's not hard I like to do it and it saves the risk of some 18 year old drop out from forgetting to tighten something or put scratches on it. Not to mention with 8qts and filter you are probably looking at close to 100 oil change __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

04-05-2011, 10:06 PM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,329 View My Garage	YEP, I do them all teh time.....all three of my cars.....buit EXPECIALLY my camaro.....just ensure you get enough oil.....a lot of people....believe it or not.....have no idea that the V8 takes 8 quarts. these instructions are in your owners manual starting on page 10-13 I can assume the CODE your talking about is the "A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" in the DIC....After changing the engine oil, reset the system: 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on again and stays on for 30 seconds at the next ignition cycle, it did not reset. The system needs to be reset again. .OR if you are talking anouty in the DIC and it hasn't given you the message above, but still showing a percentage %, go to the menu.....get to the OIL Percentage and then hold down the button on the end of the flasher.....it will ask you are you sure? and push it again and your done. it resets to 100% __________________

04-05-2011, 10:08 PM	#5
MIQ A Dichotomy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: O.C. Cali Posts: 129	Why is your dealer a scum bag? __________________ 2011 Camaro 1LT Auto Inferno Orange Metallic Mods--Magnaflow Axle Back, Eibach Pro-Kit, RX Catch Can

04-05-2011, 10:09 PM	#6
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	There is a section in the manual that will tell you how to reset the oil life sensor. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

04-05-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
Unknown SSRS Drives: 2011 VR SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long island,NY (nassau) Posts: 252	umm... the reset button... duh! lol

04-05-2011, 10:27 PM	#8
macc24 Drives: IOM w/racing stripes black matte Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DC Posts: 140	I've seen good dealers and bad dealers....they are in it to make a profit. Like you said be armed w/knowledge and a bit of courtesy - that goes both ways. Ultimately they should be looking for your return business, if not then go somewhere else. Fortunately for us there's not much required maintenance required on these cars. Thanks GM! __________________ IOM Black Racing Stripes Current Mods: CAI Intake, Solo Catback Exhaust (thanks to my awesome wife! 10 year anniversary), Solo Hi Flow Cats. Future Mods: Ported Throttle body, Tune (by a player to be named later) Miniature Arc Reactor.

04-05-2011, 11:17 PM	#9
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Do it yourself....But...I use Pennzoil full synthetic, since I verified it is Dexos 1 approved. Easiest oil change I ever did. Took 5 minutes and didn't even get dirty.

04-06-2011, 08:17 AM	#10
stevea Drives: just a car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 285	I have always changed my own oil, not only is it a cost savings but while you are under there you have time to take a look around and see if anything else is going on.

04-06-2011, 08:24 AM	#12
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	It is so easy to change the oil on these cars anymore I love it. __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

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