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xpanda305x · 01-05-2012, 10:36 PM

well i have a few questions. today i got back on my car since i was on vacation to notice that the dealership never filled up my oil, but had put a little so i went ahead and stopped at a autzone and filled up with Mobil 1 Extended Performance..is that oil good or bad? its the 5w-30
here is a picture

http://carservicetoday.com/_cache/Oi...B000SKV4P2.jpg

also

the screws on the tunnel brace or bracket that is under the car by the cats...well somehow they ended up getting loose and both flew out and i dropped the brace/bracket but recovered it! so i wanan know what size of screw they need? anyone know where i can find that?

OOLIE · 01-05-2012, 11:06 PM

Good oil just confused about the problem. Did the dealer not fill it up fully? That would be odd under your circumstances. If so to what line on the dipstick was it?

Ventmaster · 01-05-2012, 11:30 PM

+1 on the oil.

Is the bracket you're talking about the black one that is 5" wide and about 18" across and sits across the resonators?

If so, that takes 4 bolts. They take a 15mm wrench and are an inch or so long. heavy bolt- should have been in pretty tight!

You could check on the V8 Eng. forum. Some of those guys replaced those to install 3" pipes and needed longer ones.

If you don't get a response, I could pull one of mine and check it at Home Depot tomorrow!
Should be O.K. to drive a bit without it.

nyrfan · 01-06-2012, 06:04 AM

I've heard a few people on this forum say NOT to use the extended performance oil. I'm not 100% why, just telling you what I read.

xpanda305x · 01-06-2012, 06:17 AM

Welll I only used 2 bottles so I can run for. Bit. What oil should I use? Also yes its the long brace that goes from one side to another near the back...what bolts size does it use I need to find them

67 Convertible · 01-06-2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpanda305x

Welll I only used 2 bottles so I can run for. Bit. What oil should I use? Also yes its the long brace that goes from one side to another near the back...what bolts size does it use I need to find them

Let me get this straight...........
You are the one who's engine was cooked and replaced by the dealer (most likely because of low oil)
You have the engine replaced by the dealer and they deliver your car with a new engine, and short the original oil fill by 2 quarts?????

h2oplay · 01-06-2012, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

Let me get this straight...........
You are the one who's engine was cooked and replaced by the dealer (most likely because of low oil)
You have the engine replaced by the dealer and they deliver your car with a new engine, and short the original oil fill by 2 quarts?????

And they left the bolts loose on the tunnel brace, I'd march my a$$ right back to the dealer......

nyrfan · 01-06-2012, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

Let me get this straight...........
You are the one who's engine was cooked and replaced by the dealer (most likely because of low oil)
You have the engine replaced by the dealer and they deliver your car with a new engine, and short the original oil fill by 2 quarts?????

Quote:

Originally Posted by h2oplay

And they left the bolts loose on the tunnel brace, I'd march my a$$ right back to the dealer......

This & This

justa25thTA · 01-06-2012, 07:53 AM

interesting how this kind of stuff continually happens only to some people...

Blade · 01-06-2012, 08:03 AM

So between panda and myself....we have an instance of improper installation of the oil filter on my car and low oil and bolts missing on the tunnel brace on panda's car.

Maybe GM needs to do some quality control on these dealer service shops?

nyrfan · 01-06-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

So between panda and myself....we have an instance of improper installation of the oil filter on my car and low oil and bolts missing on the tunnel brace on panda's car.

Maybe GM needs to do some quality control on these dealer service shops?

Your case is a bit different then Panda IMO.

Your issue was not noticable till driven. His issue should have been seen the minute he picked up the car! the 1st thing he should have done was checked the oil before taking posession and raised holy hell and refuised to take the car if it were even the slightest bit low.

Blade · 01-06-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

Your case is a bit different then Panda IMO.

Your issue was not noticable till driven. His issue should have been seen the minute he picked up the car! the 1st thing he should have done was checked the oil before taking posession and raised holy hell and refuised to take the car if it were even the slightest bit low.

Yea....I did check the oil before I drove off the lot.

But I still don't blame him though.....the install should be the last of our worries. I mean they are certified right?

xpanda305x · 01-06-2012, 08:51 AM

yeah im heading to the dealer to tell them to FILL ME UP!

nyrfan · 01-06-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpanda305x

yeah im heading to the dealer to tell them to FILL ME UP!

dude in all seriousness, if you are 2 qt's low you better say a lot more then "FILL ME UP"

01-05-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	Few questions. on the oil and 2 screws im missing well i have a few questions. today i got back on my car since i was on vacation to notice that the dealership never filled up my oil, but had put a little so i went ahead and stopped at a autzone and filled up with Mobil 1 Extended Performance..is that oil good or bad? its the 5w-30 here is a picture http://carservicetoday.com/_cache/Oi...B000SKV4P2.jpg also the screws on the tunnel brace or bracket that is under the car by the cats...well somehow they ended up getting loose and both flew out and i dropped the brace/bracket but recovered it! so i wanan know what size of screw they need? anyone know where i can find that?

01-05-2012, 11:06 PM	#2
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	Good oil just confused about the problem. Did the dealer not fill it up fully? That would be odd under your circumstances. If so to what line on the dipstick was it? __________________

01-06-2012, 06:04 AM	#4
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	I've heard a few people on this forum say NOT to use the extended performance oil. I'm not 100% why, just telling you what I read. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

01-06-2012, 07:53 AM	#9
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,632	interesting how this kind of stuff continually happens only to some people... __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

01-06-2012, 08:03 AM	#10
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	So between panda and myself....we have an instance of improper installation of the oil filter on my car and low oil and bolts missing on the tunnel brace on panda's car. Maybe GM needs to do some quality control on these dealer service shops? __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

01-05-2012, 11:30 PM	#3
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,862	+1 on the oil. Is the bracket you're talking about the black one that is 5" wide and about 18" across and sits across the resonators? If so, that takes 4 bolts. They take a 15mm wrench and are an inch or so long. heavy bolt- should have been in pretty tight! You could check on the V8 Eng. forum. Some of those guys replaced those to install 3" pipes and needed longer ones. If you don't get a response, I could pull one of mine and check it at Home Depot tomorrow! Should be O.K. to drive a bit without it.

01-06-2012, 06:17 AM	#5
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	Welll I only used 2 bottles so I can run for. Bit. What oil should I use? Also yes its the long brace that goes from one side to another near the back...what bolts size does it use I need to find them

01-06-2012, 08:51 AM	#13
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	yeah im heading to the dealer to tell them to FILL ME UP!

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