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Velociraptor · 06-22-2011, 01:57 PM

Any advice on where should I get my oil change. I live in the Bay Area, CA. Thanks...

Sasquatch · 06-22-2011, 02:43 PM

if you HAVE to go to an "oil changers" or "jiffy lube," go on a weekday, early in the week (mon, tue or wed) and go when they open, you will probably be the only customer there, less likely that they will screw something up...

you really ought to buy some ramps from autozone and DIY, that way you won't have to worry about it being done right.

upflying · 06-22-2011, 03:10 PM

+1 on DIY. Save money, know it was done right and you get to bond with your new Camaro. Part of Camaro ownership means you should have basic mechanical ability and knowledge to care for it.
Jiffy Lube and similar rip off "drain and fill" places employ 18 yr old techs who don't know jack shyt.

Jason7 · 06-22-2011, 11:45 PM

I would never let a jiffy lube or oil can Henry's touch my car...

2TONSSOFUN · 06-22-2011, 11:47 PM

It's cheaper to do it your self. I go to wallmart for all my supplies. I went to the stealership once to buy an oil filter and they wanted 12 bucks, the same AC Delco filter is 4.99 at wallmarts.

06-22-2011, 01:57 PM	#1
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06-22-2011, 02:43 PM	#2
Sasquatch C5 THAKILYETI Drives: 2LTRS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 367	if you HAVE to go to an "oil changers" or "jiffy lube," go on a weekday, early in the week (mon, tue or wed) and go when they open, you will probably be the only customer there, less likely that they will screw something up... you really ought to buy some ramps from autozone and DIY, that way you won't have to worry about it being done right.

06-22-2011, 03:10 PM	#3
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	+1 on DIY. Save money, know it was done right and you get to bond with your new Camaro. Part of Camaro ownership means you should have basic mechanical ability and knowledge to care for it. Jiffy Lube and similar rip off "drain and fill" places employ 18 yr old techs who don't know jack shyt.

06-22-2011, 11:45 PM	#4
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	I would never let a jiffy lube or oil can Henry's touch my car...

06-22-2011, 11:47 PM	#5
2TONSSOFUN Lead Footed Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 132 View My Garage	It's cheaper to do it your self. I go to wallmart for all my supplies. I went to the stealership once to buy an oil filter and they wanted 12 bucks, the same AC Delco filter is 4.99 at wallmarts.