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Hawgredcamaro · 01-11-2011, 11:12 AM

I like to think of myself as a car guy. I'm just not that much of a mechanical guy. However in an effort to save money and become more one with my car I think I should change my own oil. I've only done it one time before and that was 10 years ago or beter on an old, old GMC pickup I used to have.

So my question is, does anyone have helpful hints:
1 How much oil for the V6 engine?
2 What type of oil to use?
3 Best filter to use?
4 What do I do with old oil?
5 Synthetic or not?
6 How many miles should I wait?
7 Is there a thread on here that'll answer all these questions?

Any help would be greatly appriciated.

chevy 3 · 01-11-2011, 11:16 AM

The v6 section has helpful suggestions. For oil it's dif for every body but for me it's mobil1 full synthetic.

c_LoW29 · 01-11-2011, 12:12 PM

5W-30 Mobil One Full Synthetic
Page 11-2 in your car manual
3.6L V6 Engine 5.7L 6.0 Qts

mattmiller85 · 01-11-2011, 12:27 PM

Here's a DIY thread just for this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=v6+oil+change

This is the easiest oil change I've ever done because of the paper cartridge style filter in the engine bay.

Hawgredcamaro · 01-11-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattmiller85

Here's a DIY thread just for this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=v6+oil+change

This is the easiest oil change I've ever done because of the paper cartridge style filter in the engine bay.

Awesome....even comes with a visual...thanks.

Demon Hunter · 01-11-2011, 12:46 PM

I use Royal Purple and love it. Car definitely feels like it runs smoother with it.

rtcat600man · 01-11-2011, 12:50 PM

1 How much oil for the V6 engine? 6 qt
2 What type of oil to use? Mobil 1 Synthetic
3 Best filter to use? AC Delco (stock filter, found great deal for 6 on Ebay the other day)
4 What do I do with old oil? Take to places like Autozone. They will take it for you and recycle it.
5 Synthetic or not? Yes, Synthetic
6 How many miles should I wait? I did the first change at 600 miles and each change there after around 6000 miles which was 50 – 60 % of the oil life (per the DIC)
7 Is there a thread on here that'll answer all these questions? Yes, many threads on this subject. Use the search button.

Your right this will save you money, and give you the satisfaction of working on YOUR OWN CAMARO.

Hawgredcamaro · 01-11-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

1 How much oil for the V6 engine? 6 qt
2 What type of oil to use? Mobil 1 Synthetic
3 Best filter to use? AC Delco (stock filter, found great deal for 6 on Ebay the other day)
4 What do I do with old oil? Take to places like Autozone. They will take it for you and recycle it.
5 Synthetic or not? Yes, Synthetic
6 How many miles should I wait? I did the first change at 600 miles and each change there after around 6000 miles which was 50 – 60 % of the oil life (per the DIC)
7 Is there a thread on here that'll answer all these questions? Yes, many threads on this subject. Use the search button.

Your right this will save you money, and give you the satisfaction of working on YOUR OWN CAMARO.

Good info...thanks!!

DEW · 01-17-2011, 07:27 PM

More useful info before getting under the car: 15mm for Drain plug - 15/16" for Oil Filter cap

jagan323 · 01-17-2011, 08:00 PM

http://spadesv6.blogspot.com/2010/07...r-own-oil.html

Hawgredcamaro · 01-18-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagan323

http://spadesv6.blogspot.com/2010/07...r-own-oil.html

Awesome job. I checked out your whole site. Cool stuff. Good job!!

jagan323 · 01-18-2011, 03:58 PM

haha thanks, you didn't have to look through it all though lol. I talk a lot... but hopefully that helps you out!

bigted83 · 01-18-2011, 04:44 PM

Paper cartridge fir the oil filter? What kinda crap is that ?

jagan323 · 01-18-2011, 06:03 PM

Correct me if im wrong, but I believe that oil filters are all similar to "paper" it needs to be fine enough to filter the oil. Did you expect it to be like an air filter? o_O

Also, a lot of people love the cartrige style filter... it's super easy to replace.

01-11-2011, 11:12 AM	#1
Hawgredcamaro Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2LT Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: El Dorado, AR Posts: 371 View My Garage	V6 Oil change I like to think of myself as a car guy. I'm just not that much of a mechanical guy. However in an effort to save money and become more one with my car I think I should change my own oil. I've only done it one time before and that was 10 years ago or beter on an old, old GMC pickup I used to have. So my question is, does anyone have helpful hints: 1 How much oil for the V6 engine? 2 What type of oil to use? 3 Best filter to use? 4 What do I do with old oil? 5 Synthetic or not? 6 How many miles should I wait? 7 Is there a thread on here that'll answer all these questions? Any help would be greatly appriciated. __________________ 2010 Victory Red Camaro 2LT and luvin it! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Chr...14880961919019

01-11-2011, 12:46 PM	#6
Demon Hunter Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 675 View My Garage	I use Royal Purple and love it. Car definitely feels like it runs smoother with it. __________________

01-11-2011, 12:50 PM	#7
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	1 How much oil for the V6 engine? 6 qt 2 What type of oil to use? Mobil 1 Synthetic 3 Best filter to use? AC Delco (stock filter, found great deal for 6 on Ebay the other day) 4 What do I do with old oil? Take to places like Autozone. They will take it for you and recycle it. 5 Synthetic or not? Yes, Synthetic 6 How many miles should I wait? I did the first change at 600 miles and each change there after around 6000 miles which was 50 – 60 % of the oil life (per the DIC) 7 Is there a thread on here that'll answer all these questions? Yes, many threads on this subject. Use the search button. Your right this will save you money, and give you the satisfaction of working on YOUR OWN CAMARO. __________________ MY BUILD

01-17-2011, 07:27 PM	#9
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	More useful info before getting under the car: 15mm for Drain plug - 15/16" for Oil Filter cap __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

01-17-2011, 08:00 PM	#10
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	http://spadesv6.blogspot.com/2010/07...r-own-oil.html __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

01-11-2011, 11:16 AM	#2
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	The v6 section has helpful suggestions. For oil it's dif for every body but for me it's mobil1 full synthetic.

01-11-2011, 12:12 PM	#3
c_LoW29 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 2,412 View My Garage	5W-30 Mobil One Full Synthetic Page 11-2 in your car manual 3.6L V6 Engine 5.7L 6.0 Qts

01-11-2011, 12:27 PM	#4
mattmiller85 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS 6-speed ABM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 67	Here's a DIY thread just for this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=v6+oil+change This is the easiest oil change I've ever done because of the paper cartridge style filter in the engine bay.

01-18-2011, 03:58 PM	#12
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	haha thanks, you didn't have to look through it all though lol. I talk a lot... but hopefully that helps you out! __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

01-18-2011, 04:44 PM	#13
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	Paper cartridge fir the oil filter? What kinda crap is that ?

01-18-2011, 06:03 PM	#14
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Correct me if im wrong, but I believe that oil filters are all similar to "paper" it needs to be fine enough to filter the oil. Did you expect it to be like an air filter? o_O Also, a lot of people love the cartrige style filter... it's super easy to replace. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

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