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xinfamousxi · 09-14-2014, 06:25 PM

This is my first brand new car and in the past I have always taken my clunker to a JiffyLube to get oil changes. I want to start doing oil changes on my own and have been watching lots of videos online. The biggest advantage I can see of doing your own oil change is that you use good oil for half of the price I was paying. With so many options though how do you know which one to choose? I have free oil changes with dealer for 2 years should I just let them do it?

2014 1LT V6

Rock-It Man · 09-15-2014, 10:19 AM

DIY or dealer, never JiffyLube!

My wife has a 2014 Chevy that came with free oil changes, and I am letting the dealer do it.

But I have some experience with this particular dealer, including a teardown of my L99 to upgrade the lifters. Still, I do the Camaro oil changes myself, just for fun and to get the occasional look under the car.

ActNup NY · 09-20-2014, 03:58 PM

If you got 2 years free why not. Just might wanna keep a close eye on the stealers. Lol !! Or you can do it yourself it'll give you a great sense of pride

especially if your watching all those DIY videos. I'm sure you wanna exercise what you've been viewing. Do it !!

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Indydriver · 09-21-2014, 07:42 PM

I do DIY on all my vehicles but I am taking advantage of the included (they are most definitely NOT FREE) oil changes because they represent $165 in parts not to mention your time. I get them done early and use them to flush most of the break-in contaminants. After the four dealer OCs, I'll start DIYing with a brand name syn and Wix oil filters. After my first DIY, I will run the OLM down to 0% and lab test the oil to see what the OLM leaves me. Then, I will know exactly what I've got in my engine and adjust accordingly.

rberns · 09-28-2014, 02:20 PM

Take advantage of the 2 years buddy.

CRF8 · 10-22-2014, 07:32 AM

In order to get my "free" oil changes I must have oil life at 15%. I do not reset the oil life when getting a jiffy lube at 50%. That way i get my free one sooner, but I don't go too long without a change.

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09-14-2014, 06:25 PM	#1
xinfamousxi Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 481	Oil change question This is my first brand new car and in the past I have always taken my clunker to a JiffyLube to get oil changes. I want to start doing oil changes on my own and have been watching lots of videos online. The biggest advantage I can see of doing your own oil change is that you use good oil for half of the price I was paying. With so many options though how do you know which one to choose? I have free oil changes with dealer for 2 years should I just let them do it? 2014 1LT V6

09-20-2014, 03:58 PM	#3
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,496 View My Garage	If you got 2 years free why not. Just might wanna keep a close eye on the stealers. Lol !! Or you can do it yourself it'll give you a great sense of pride especially if your watching all those DIY videos. I'm sure you wanna exercise what you've been viewing. Do it !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

09-21-2014, 07:42 PM	#4
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	I do DIY on all my vehicles but I am taking advantage of the included (they are most definitely NOT FREE) oil changes because they represent $165 in parts not to mention your time. I get them done early and use them to flush most of the break-in contaminants. After the four dealer OCs, I'll start DIYing with a brand name syn and Wix oil filters. After my first DIY, I will run the OLM down to 0% and lab test the oil to see what the OLM leaves me. Then, I will know exactly what I've got in my engine and adjust accordingly. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership. Last edited by Indydriver; 09-28-2014 at 02:40 PM.

09-28-2014, 02:20 PM	#5
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Take advantage of the 2 years buddy. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

10-22-2014, 07:32 AM	#6
CRF8 Scenic City Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL-1 /1974 Firebird 400 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 578 View My Garage	In order to get my "free" oil changes I must have oil life at 15%. I do not reset the oil life when getting a jiffy lube at 50%. That way i get my free one sooner, but I don't go too long without a change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL-1, grey 1974 Firebird Formula 400, white https://www.facebook.com/groups/Camaro/ https://www.facebook.com/CRFinTN/?modal=admin_todo_tour

09-15-2014, 10:19 AM	#2
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	DIY or dealer, never JiffyLube! My wife has a 2014 Chevy that came with free oil changes, and I am letting the dealer do it. But I have some experience with this particular dealer, including a teardown of my L99 to upgrade the lifters. Still, I do the Camaro oil changes myself, just for fun and to get the occasional look under the car.