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Kwik · 03-07-2010, 03:36 PM

This may be a stupid question, but how do you re-set the "Check Engine" light if you do your own oil changes? Thanks, Bob

harmonicator · 03-07-2010, 04:36 PM

Regarding using ramps for changing the oil, will ramps place the car at such an angle that not all the oil will drain out? Or should I not worry about this.

Coop 2010 · 03-07-2010, 06:37 PM

I would not worry about it, you are putting in 8 qts. There might be a pint (probably less) in the pan. The dillution by the new oil would make it a non issue.

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Originally Posted by harmonicator

Regarding using ramps for changing the oil, will ramps place the car at such an angle that not all the oil will drain out? Or should I not worry about this.

2010 SSRS · 03-07-2010, 06:38 PM

I do my own on all my Camaro's

harmonicator · 03-07-2010, 08:39 PM

This will be the first vehicle I have ever done my own changes on. What size wrench will I need for the drain plug? Also, what is the best wrench for getting the old filter off and new one on?

Thanks.

toothfangandclaw · 03-08-2010, 09:08 PM

For you iphone and itouch users, try GasCubby app. Has MPG and maintenance tracking.

2ndgenz28 · 03-08-2010, 09:18 PM

Don't cheap out on an oil filter wrench and there are different ones for the kind of access you got.

Done it so many years without one I still do the screwdriver trick.

messy

ZED SLED · 03-09-2010, 04:17 PM

I have a good friend who is a factory rep for Nissan, USA, and deals with these issues almost on a daily basis. According to him, if you change oil at the dealer, honoring drive train warranty resulting from failure in this area is pretty much a given. Go to Jiffy lube, even with receipts, good luck, maybe. Change your own oil, lots of luck, probably will need to get out your checkbook. Of course, this policy will vary from manufacturer, but keeping good records and performing required tasks are going to be good ammunition if needed. My dealer lets me bring my own oil and changes it for about 15 bucks, including chassis lube, so I have a record that the dealer did it; just have to trust that the 8 qts. of Mobil1 I brought doesn't end up in the mechanics car. Seriously, they have been the #1 Corvette dealer in the area for years and have a pretty good reputation.

LT1Jeep · 03-09-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenji

Thanks Jarhead, I was actually thinking of writing an iPhone app that would do all this logging, calculating, graphing, and keeping track of maintenance.

http://karlbecker.com/carcare/

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03-07-2010, 03:36 PM	#29
Kwik Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 801	This may be a stupid question, but how do you re-set the "Check Engine" light if you do your own oil changes? Thanks, Bob

03-07-2010, 04:36 PM	#30
harmonicator Super Lead Plexi Drives: "Elvira" 2010 Blk Camaro 3SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 149	Regarding using ramps for changing the oil, will ramps place the car at such an angle that not all the oil will drain out? Or should I not worry about this.

03-07-2010, 06:38 PM	#32
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I do my own on all my Camaro's

03-07-2010, 08:39 PM	#33
harmonicator Super Lead Plexi Drives: "Elvira" 2010 Blk Camaro 3SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 149	This will be the first vehicle I have ever done my own changes on. What size wrench will I need for the drain plug? Also, what is the best wrench for getting the old filter off and new one on? Thanks.

03-08-2010, 09:18 PM	#35
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Don't cheap out on an oil filter wrench and there are different ones for the kind of access you got. Done it so many years without one I still do the screwdriver trick. messy

03-09-2010, 04:17 PM	#36
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	I have a good friend who is a factory rep for Nissan, USA, and deals with these issues almost on a daily basis. According to him, if you change oil at the dealer, honoring drive train warranty resulting from failure in this area is pretty much a given. Go to Jiffy lube, even with receipts, good luck, maybe. Change your own oil, lots of luck, probably will need to get out your checkbook. Of course, this policy will vary from manufacturer, but keeping good records and performing required tasks are going to be good ammunition if needed. My dealer lets me bring my own oil and changes it for about 15 bucks, including chassis lube, so I have a record that the dealer did it; just have to trust that the 8 qts. of Mobil1 I brought doesn't end up in the mechanics car. Seriously, they have been the #1 Corvette dealer in the area for years and have a pretty good reputation.