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rharp · 03-05-2010, 05:35 PM

So I went to the dealership where I bought my Camaro to get the oil changed.
When I got home I figured maybe I better check to see if the level is correct.
Guess what 2 quarts low

I call the dealership to complain they say we put 6 quarts in, just what it calls for in your book

this is an LS3 not a 6 cylinder. My question I guess would be did this engine get hurt by driving it home? Only went about 5 miles. Someone from the dealership is coming by with 2 more quarts to put in it but has some damage already been done? From now on I will do it myself so I know it gets done right. No more being lazy for me.

TJ91 · 03-05-2010, 05:41 PM

damn that sucks. Im afraid that theyre going to put 10w40 in mine one day.
Just a quick q, if you do your own oil changes, does this void your warranty? I was going to do so but heard this. And was told you can take it some place else but you need to have the documents to support that you are indeed getting the oil change

americo · 03-05-2010, 05:46 PM

I have bought many new vehicles and have always done my own oil changes and have never had a problem with warranty, even with extended warranty.

rharp · 03-05-2010, 05:47 PM

I don't think it voids your warranty, you could,nt do a worse job on it than they do.

CatiaJockey · 03-05-2010, 06:05 PM

Do it yourself and keep a log in your owners manual along with receipts.

Kenji · 03-05-2010, 06:05 PM

Doesn't sound like your oil light came on. What was your oil pressure at?... as long as all this was OK on the ride home (and you weren't racing home); you should be OK.

Jarhead · 03-05-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

Do it yourself and keep a log in your owners manual along with receipts.

This is the best practice. You can prove it if needed. Any court will support you should it ever need to go that far.

2ndgenz28 · 03-05-2010, 06:19 PM

Though id support my local GM dealer I would not get simple stuff done there as they hire allot of folks that are still in or right out of tech/high school.
And they get delegated those simple task like oil changes, but for some its not so simple. Mostly as the tops in the class move on to better pastures.

Cause we all know if who ever did it, put in the right amount of oil, you would not be low.

As if you siphoned 2 quarts out to get one over on them...
They had to of made the mistake and should find out why and own up to it.

Making excesses is not a good sign of a pro shop.

Id make a stink higher up above the dealer to GM corp, to make sure its looked into before they start replacing engines.

GRSCAMARO · 03-05-2010, 06:20 PM

I have an Excel spreadsheet I use to keep track of maintenance. I do not know how to post it here so PM me and I will send it to your email address.

2ndgenz28 · 03-05-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

Do it yourself and keep a log in your owners manual along with receipts.

I keep records of gas use and mileage.
Pay at pump with Paypal debit[2% cash back], get a receipt, write mileage and needle position down.
Ill draw out 1/2...l.....3/4, like today I was a bit below half way between 1/2 n 3/4....

rharp · 03-05-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenji

Doesn't sound like your oil light came on. What was your oil pressure at?... as long as all this was OK on the ride home (and you weren't racing home); you should be OK.

Thats right my oil light did'nt come on, never even thought to look down at the gage for oil pressure. They just left my house after puttin 2 more quarts in, the guy said the oil light did'nt come on because the sensor is very low in the oil pan, so the oil level has to be real low in order to trip it, HOW LOW IS REAL LOW

Any way the tech wrote on the back of his card that my next oil change is free.

I dont think so !!!!!!!!!

2ndgenz28 · 03-05-2010, 06:40 PM

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Kenji · 03-05-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

I keep records of gas use and mileage.
Pay at pump with Paypal debit[2% cash back], get a receipt, write mileage and needle position down.
Ill draw out 1/2...l.....3/4, like today I was a bit below half way between 1/2 n 3/4....

+1... but I always completely fill it. That way I know how much gas was used by mpg = miles driven from last fill-up / gallons filled. I also log date, where I bought the gas, price, special conditions, etc on my excel sheet then calculate mpg, cost per mile, etc along with all maintenance and costs. I also graph the mpg as it's a good indicator if something is wrong. I've done this with all my vehicles since the early 90's... must be the engineer in me.

Jarhead · 03-05-2010, 06:44 PM

Give the free oil change to someone who can use it. Like a stang owner....

03-05-2010, 05:35 PM	#1
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03-05-2010, 05:41 PM	#2
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	damn that sucks. Im afraid that theyre going to put 10w40 in mine one day. Just a quick q, if you do your own oil changes, does this void your warranty? I was going to do so but heard this. And was told you can take it some place else but you need to have the documents to support that you are indeed getting the oil change __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

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03-05-2010, 06:20 PM	#9
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03-05-2010, 06:40 PM	#12
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03-05-2010, 05:46 PM	#3
americo Drives: IOM 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond Hill Ontario Posts: 53 View My Garage	I have bought many new vehicles and have always done my own oil changes and have never had a problem with warranty, even with extended warranty.

03-05-2010, 05:47 PM	#4
rharp Drives: 2010 SVT Raptor/ 70 Chevelle SS 396 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 569	I don't think it voids your warranty, you could,nt do a worse job on it than they do.

03-05-2010, 06:05 PM	#6
Kenji Drives: 2SS/RS M6 SW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 274 View My Garage	Doesn't sound like your oil light came on. What was your oil pressure at?... as long as all this was OK on the ride home (and you weren't racing home); you should be OK.

03-05-2010, 06:19 PM	#8
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Though id support my local GM dealer I would not get simple stuff done there as they hire allot of folks that are still in or right out of tech/high school. And they get delegated those simple task like oil changes, but for some its not so simple. Mostly as the tops in the class move on to better pastures. Cause we all know if who ever did it, put in the right amount of oil, you would not be low. As if you siphoned 2 quarts out to get one over on them... They had to of made the mistake and should find out why and own up to it. Making excesses is not a good sign of a pro shop. Id make a stink higher up above the dealer to GM corp, to make sure its looked into before they start replacing engines.

03-05-2010, 06:44 PM	#14
Jarhead Semper Fi Camaro Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Aqua Blue LS3 Gauge PKG Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 423 View My Garage	Give the free oil change to someone who can use it. Like a stang owner....

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