Changing oil yourself -- what is everyone using?

[Bradrulz]

I am thinking of starting to do my own oil changes as it is a fraction of the cost and you don't have to worry about someone not respecting your car.

Wondering what supplies/tools everyone is using on a 1LT V6?
Tire ramps?
Just a floor jack?

Oil catch?

What oil filter brand?
What oil brand?

I am thinking of using Amsoil XL, but still do the changes every 4,000 to 5,000 miles.

Thanks for any advice.

[Lil' Nasty]

No difference in what trim level (V6) oil you would use
I used a floor jack and two stands (I assume ramps would be safer)
Mobil 1 extended performance 5W-30 *Full Synthetic and filter M1C-254 (it's 20$ just to let you know)

I don't know if your 2011 is a late model or not but GM put in better timing chains because the ones before than arnt as strong and are prone to problems that being said....the timing chains LOVE Full synthetic oil. Good luck

Ps have the oil canister over to the right passenger tire because it Tends to shoots out a little far. (no perverted jokes

[OOLIE]

Couple of ramps 2 floor stands for added safety and basic Walmart container to drain. Then add in amsoil 100% fully synthetic with wix filter. Easy as it gets.

[Ryanbabz71]

Doing mine (1st one on the car) tomorrow. Have done a bunch on my gm trucks

Tools

Ramps, dorman magnetic drain plug, 15mm gear wrench, ac Delco pf48 filter, 8 qts Mobil 1 oil (ss), oil catch pan, rags, oil filter wrench


Ryan

[Yellow_Glide]

Don't forget the container of GoJo. Saved me many times from getting yelled at for getting the sink / door / etc dirty....

[Ryanbabz71]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Glide

Don't forget the container of GoJo. Saved me many times from getting yelled at for getting the sink / door / etc dirty....

Black nitrile gloves add to my list above


Ryan

[Bradrulz]

Can't forget the GoJo

[CamaroV6]

Originally Posted by Franklin's Bee

Ps have the oil canister over to the right passenger tire because it Tends to shoots out a little far. (no perverted jokes

I learned this the hard way......I was like it almost got my face lmao

[Lil' Nasty]

Originally Posted by CamaroV6

I learned this the hard way......I was like it almost got my face lmao

Haha in thee facee, sorry had too but i still have a large oil spill on my garage floor

On the bright side I didn't have to worry about my engine grenading bc of little/ no oil

[Can't_C_Me]

Originally Posted by CamaroV6

I learned this the hard way......I was like it almost got my face lmao

The car almost spit in my face the first time also lmao! The damn oil got all over my intercooler pipe which mad things worst lol. Who puts a drain plug like that anyways lol!

[Ryanbabz71]

Hardest part was getting on the ramps they wanted to slide.






Ryan

[Sikoriko]

Is that an oil filter wrench? and a clean floor? what gives.

[Ryanbabz71]

Yep that filter wrench is the best. Fits right on the bottom. Best $5 I ever spent on a oil change tool

Floor is clean only a few drips

Been doing oil changes on these engines 5.3, 6.2 since 2000 by far they are the easiest oil changes out there (location of filter and plug help)



Ryan

[MagnumForceGB]

V6 is a little different for oil filter. 24mm I believe.