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cam5 · 01-28-2010, 10:58 PM

its due.. ive always changed my own oil but all my vehicles have been trucks and suv's.. anything i need to know? i mean im sure its gotta be the same ole story but should i spend the cash and take it to a prof.?

Jeanius · 01-28-2010, 11:08 PM

make sure its the oil pan and not the tranny

Class1E · 01-28-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cam5

its due.. ive always changed my own oil but all my vehicles have been trucks and suv's.. anything i need to know? i mean im sure its gotta be the same ole story but should i spend the cash and take it to a prof.?

I'd say keep on keepin' on. Prob be a little bit less room under the Camaro than a truck or SUV, but the fundamental process won't be any different.

mtcwby · 01-29-2010, 02:41 AM

Remember, 8 qts in the engine.
Drive up on a couple of 2X10's and you should be able to reach the plug and filter from the drivers side. You will need to get a cap type filter wrench also.

flyby · 01-29-2010, 11:35 AM

quite easy and straight forward to do. Not different from any other car.

cam5 · 01-29-2010, 02:56 PM

alright.. sounds good.. yah i got the wrench somewhere.. thanks

drtwo · 01-29-2010, 10:01 PM

look in the DIY section
There is an entire write up!

01-28-2010, 10:58 PM	#1
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01-28-2010, 11:08 PM	#2
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01-29-2010, 11:35 AM	#5
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	quite easy and straight forward to do. Not different from any other car.

01-29-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
cam5 War Eagle Drives: 2010 2ss cyber gray Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 269 View My Garage	alright.. sounds good.. yah i got the wrench somewhere.. thanks