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dagolfguy · 09-23-2009, 05:07 PM

Anyone change their own oil folks?

I changed mine last weekend, and noticed something about the filter that was a little surprising to me. I bought a bunch of K&N cartridge oil filters for the LLT. When I tooks the OE filter out and looked it over, I noticed that the writing on the metal part of the OE and the KN appeared to be identical. Same font, same English and French, same numbers.
Do you think 3Chevy put K&N oil filters in at the engine factory, or does the same company make them for both GM and K&N?

glambert1 · 09-23-2009, 05:29 PM

probably the latter probably all your paying for with k+n is the name ha ha ha

DEW · 09-23-2009, 05:46 PM

Heres what came out of my V6 at 1200 miles. Replaced it with Napa Gold #7090

TJ91 · 09-24-2009, 12:15 AM

Did you guys find the filter under the hood, or uunder the car?

LS/V6 · 09-24-2009, 12:46 AM

The filter is under the hood on the drivers side, just a big metal can sitting there

TJ91 · 09-24-2009, 12:50 AM

Thanks alot. Will be changing the oil tommorow

xcdarrel17 · 09-24-2009, 09:43 AM

I love these new canister style oil filters...makes changing your oil even easier.

kellyjrt · 09-24-2009, 10:31 AM

what is the actual delco part number on this filter?

LS/V6 · 09-24-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Thanks alot. Will be changing the oil tommorow

Just remeber when you change your oil to open the oil filter canister first before you undo the plug. Reason being is that the canister does hold a little oil in the canister, so if you drain the oil then the filter and but the 6 quartes in you'll be a little over.

97one · 09-24-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xcdarrel17

I love these new canister style oil filters...makes changing your oil even easier.

It is the easiest filter I ever changed & I changed a lot of them.
By having the filter on the TOP of the engine makes it VERY EASY to change, no oil runing anywhere....

I have a Lexus with a canister type filter BUT it is on the bottom of the engine and it's a real mess to change it worst filter I ever changed...

RS_Man · 09-25-2009, 02:29 PM

Just for you guys who want a picture here's one for anyone wanting to change their own oil

bkkendrick · 09-27-2009, 05:18 AM

it came from the factory with an AC delco filter and good luck on finding one at your local advance or auto zone. I got mine at my local chevy dealer for 6 bucks and i went with mobil 1 full synthetic. I hear the CTS comes from the factory with synthetic and i figured it would be best. Another thing, anyone notice that the oil life meter is a little off? At 3000 miles my meter said i was at 70 something percent. I looked at the manual and it said change oil every 3000 miles and the computer was way off. Can anyone explain that?

bono83 · 09-27-2009, 09:38 AM

The oil life monitor bases its calculations on "engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably." The manual only says to change the oil at 3000 miles if the monitoring system is accidentally reset.

devildoc · 09-27-2009, 11:49 AM

I am probably going to use the Mobil 1 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy since it meets the Chevy - GM 4718M (Corvette spec) requirements. I have been using the 0w-20 in my Ford for around 2yrs and it does work, plus I talked to Mobil 1 and the tech said that it is safe to use up-to 5000mi without a change. I put the link below:

https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...l_1_0W-30.aspx

09-23-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
dagolfguy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga County, New York Posts: 174	V6 Oil FIlter Anyone change their own oil folks? I changed mine last weekend, and noticed something about the filter that was a little surprising to me. I bought a bunch of K&N cartridge oil filters for the LLT. When I tooks the OE filter out and looked it over, I noticed that the writing on the metal part of the OE and the KN appeared to be identical. Same font, same English and French, same numbers. Do you think 3Chevy put K&N oil filters in at the engine factory, or does the same company make them for both GM and K&N?

09-23-2009, 05:29 PM	#2
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	probably the latter probably all your paying for with k+n is the name ha ha ha __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

09-23-2009, 05:46 PM	#3
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	Heres what came out of my V6 at 1200 miles. Replaced it with Napa Gold #7090 Attached Images __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

09-24-2009, 12:46 AM	#5
LS/V6 Drives: 2SS\RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond-Texas Posts: 143	The filter is under the hood on the drivers side, just a big metal can sitting there __________________

09-24-2009, 10:31 AM	#8
kellyjrt Drives: 2010 CAMARO ABM 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: wylie texas Posts: 419	what is the actual delco part number on this filter? __________________

09-24-2009, 12:15 AM	#4
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	Did you guys find the filter under the hood, or uunder the car?

09-24-2009, 12:50 AM	#6
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	Thanks alot. Will be changing the oil tommorow

09-24-2009, 09:43 AM	#7
xcdarrel17 Drives: 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DC Posts: 72	I love these new canister style oil filters...makes changing your oil even easier.

09-25-2009, 02:29 PM	#11
RS_Man Drives: '13 Sonic RS 1.4T M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 283 View My Garage	Just for you guys who want a picture here's one for anyone wanting to change their own oil __________________

09-27-2009, 05:18 AM	#12
bkkendrick Drives: 2010 camaro 1lt RS Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mercersburg Pennsylvania Posts: 80	it came from the factory with an AC delco filter and good luck on finding one at your local advance or auto zone. I got mine at my local chevy dealer for 6 bucks and i went with mobil 1 full synthetic. I hear the CTS comes from the factory with synthetic and i figured it would be best. Another thing, anyone notice that the oil life meter is a little off? At 3000 miles my meter said i was at 70 something percent. I looked at the manual and it said change oil every 3000 miles and the computer was way off. Can anyone explain that?

09-27-2009, 09:38 AM	#13
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	The oil life monitor bases its calculations on "engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably." The manual only says to change the oil at 3000 miles if the monitoring system is accidentally reset.

09-27-2009, 11:49 AM	#14
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	I am probably going to use the Mobil 1 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy since it meets the Chevy - GM 4718M (Corvette spec) requirements. I have been using the 0w-20 in my Ford for around 2yrs and it does work, plus I talked to Mobil 1 and the tech said that it is safe to use up-to 5000mi without a change. I put the link below: https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...l_1_0W-30.aspx

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