Dumb question - where is the V6 oil drain plug? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

starbase · 07-07-2012, 03:27 PM

I'm getting up to my last free dealer oil change. I want to do the next one myself.

I found a great illustrated thread at http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79739 showing how to change the oil on a V6. I crawled a bit under my car today to find the oil plug and was unable to locate it.

Is it possible to see it when the car is not on ramps?
If anyone can either post a picture or explain exactly where to look for it, I'd appreciate it.

spyderbuddy · 07-07-2012, 05:49 PM

Passenger side, On the side of the pan
and yes you can see it with it on jack stands.

Sir Nuke · 07-07-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

Passenger side, On the side of the pan
and yes you can see it with it on jack stands.

and just so ya know.....you will need a 15mm wrench or socket, whichever you want to use.

PalmerGA · 07-09-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

and just so ya know.....you will need a 15mm wrench or socket, whichever you want to use.

And according to the book, you should torque the plug to about 18 lbs (I think) when you reinstall it - don't know how critical that is, but the book thinks so. ;-)

gatsy92 · 07-13-2012, 10:07 PM

i work at a chevy dealership, and have never torqued a drain plug, and there has never been any problems, just tighten it, don't think your the hulk, but dont be a school girl either

07-07-2012, 03:27 PM	#1
starbase Drives: 2011 Camaro LS SIM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 88 View My Garage	Dumb question - where is the V6 oil drain plug? I'm getting up to my last free dealer oil change. I want to do the next one myself. I found a great illustrated thread at http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79739 showing how to change the oil on a V6. I crawled a bit under my car today to find the oil plug and was unable to locate it. Is it possible to see it when the car is not on ramps? If anyone can either post a picture or explain exactly where to look for it, I'd appreciate it.

07-07-2012, 05:49 PM	#2
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,474 View My Garage	Passenger side, On the side of the pan and yes you can see it with it on jack stands. __________________ 2024 Camaro/Panther Emblem,Hot Wheels Emblems, Hot Wheels Door Sills and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills,

07-13-2012, 10:07 PM	#5
gatsy92 Drives: 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oshawa Posts: 3	i work at a chevy dealership, and have never torqued a drain plug, and there has never been any problems, just tighten it, don't think your the hulk, but dont be a school girl either