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FirstCamaro2k10 · 03-16-2010, 07:02 PM

So, i just hit 1600 miles on my 2010 Camaro v6, and so i was past the breakin period, and wanted to change the oil. So...from reading the book and on the site, i believe i understand that the v6 comes with regular oil, not synthetic. I want the best in my car, so i had already bought 6 Quarts of Mobil 1 and a Wix filter. So i go into the dealer this evening, and i dunno if they just wanted to mess with it, or they are dumb. First, they say, you know you only have 16?? miles on your car, right? I SAY..yes, its just past the break in period, which they reply...There's no breakin period with these cars....I SAY..thats not what the book says....Then they said that they come from the factory with Synthetic..I SAY...Not from what ive read, the SS does, the v6 does not..So i left, and i'll take my money elsewhere, or do it myself sometime, if i have the time. I had called and was told I could bring my own oil, and they have the price of how much they would charge to change everything for me. I dunno, since it was so late in the day, they didnt want to mess with it, or didnt like the fact, i brought my own oil, and i wasnt going to pay there 75 buck oil change fee, or what..who knows. I got tired of argueing with them.

FYRFTR02 · 03-16-2010, 07:20 PM

Nice way of the dealer to say take your parts and go somewhere else. Being a mechainic since 72, I can't say as I blame them!!!

OUR72GTO · 03-16-2010, 07:43 PM

One thing about bringing your own is YOU know what is in the car. Often when I ask for my brand they say they don't have it. What comes out of that red hose?

Ghost of Vincent Price · 03-16-2010, 07:51 PM

I bring my car to the local jiffy shop with my oil and filter. $6.xx out the door. For that price its worth it not to have to jack up my car, drain the oil, put the oil in a container and drop off at another place.

If I had a lift maybe, but I really hate crawling under cars. I would rather sit and play nazi zombies on my iphone while someone does it.

Hicompression · 03-17-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstCamaro2k10

First, they say, you know you only have 16?? moles on your car, right?

Sounds like your car needs a dermatologist...not an oil change. So who's the silly one now?

FirstCamaro2k10 · 03-17-2010, 06:15 PM

har har, hardy har har... i went back today, and got it done. Thanks.

sparaz · 03-18-2010, 12:50 AM

you changed that oil way too quick man. Not even necessary, waste of money. Sorry.

03-16-2010, 07:02 PM	#1
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	Silly Dealer.... So, i just hit 1600 miles on my 2010 Camaro v6, and so i was past the breakin period, and wanted to change the oil. So...from reading the book and on the site, i believe i understand that the v6 comes with regular oil, not synthetic. I want the best in my car, so i had already bought 6 Quarts of Mobil 1 and a Wix filter. So i go into the dealer this evening, and i dunno if they just wanted to mess with it, or they are dumb. First, they say, you know you only have 16?? miles on your car, right? I SAY..yes, its just past the break in period, which they reply...There's no breakin period with these cars....I SAY..thats not what the book says....Then they said that they come from the factory with Synthetic..I SAY...Not from what ive read, the SS does, the v6 does not..So i left, and i'll take my money elsewhere, or do it myself sometime, if i have the time. I had called and was told I could bring my own oil, and they have the price of how much they would charge to change everything for me. I dunno, since it was so late in the day, they didnt want to mess with it, or didnt like the fact, i brought my own oil, and i wasnt going to pay there 75 buck oil change fee, or what..who knows. I got tired of argueing with them. Last edited by FirstCamaro2k10; 03-17-2010 at 06:12 PM.

03-16-2010, 07:43 PM	#3
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	One thing about bringing your own is YOU know what is in the car. Often when I ask for my brand they say they don't have it. What comes out of that red hose? __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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03-16-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
FYRFTR02 Drives: Silverado Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesterfield Va. Posts: 57	Nice way of the dealer to say take your parts and go somewhere else. Being a mechainic since 72, I can't say as I blame them!!!

03-16-2010, 07:51 PM	#4
Ghost of Vincent Price Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: underground Posts: 374	I bring my car to the local jiffy shop with my oil and filter. $6.xx out the door. For that price its worth it not to have to jack up my car, drain the oil, put the oil in a container and drop off at another place. If I had a lift maybe, but I really hate crawling under cars. I would rather sit and play nazi zombies on my iphone while someone does it.

03-17-2010, 06:15 PM	#6
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	har har, hardy har har... i went back today, and got it done. Thanks.

03-18-2010, 12:50 AM	#7
sparaz 867-5309 Drives: 2010 CMG RS & 86 black Z28 3rd gen Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redondo Beach, L.A. County, California Posts: 295	you changed that oil way too quick man. Not even necessary, waste of money. Sorry.