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Bradrulz · 08-25-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

Are those Rhino ramps?

Ryanbabz71 · 08-25-2012, 07:33 PM

No poweramp

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My Caroline · 08-28-2012, 01:25 PM

Oil filter wrench is not needed on the V6. The filter is on the top side of the motor and uses a 24mm socket wrench.
Be sure to replace the filter cap at 18.5ft lbs.

OP, I use ramps when I change my oil, as it is the safest (to me) option for getting under the car. I use Mobil 1 and a wix filter. NEVER use a cheap filter. An "expensive" filter will only cost you like 10 bucks. I have personally found Fram filters leave filter media in the oil (which is bad).

KeepItShut · 08-28-2012, 10:25 PM

Mobil 1 with Wix filter for me. Drop the $10 at your local parts store for the oil pan, gojo, shop towels and funnel bundle if you're just getting started and you don't have the stuff.

United_727 · 08-29-2012, 03:27 PM

Put it on the lift @ work,6 qts Mobil 1 and a PF2129.

menendez1293 · 08-29-2012, 04:50 PM

i use mobil 1 0W-30 fully synthetic and a k&n oil filter. also all the other tools that were mentioned above.

Jason RS · 08-29-2012, 10:12 PM

+1 love mobil1

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

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

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Bradrulz · 08-29-2012, 11:37 PM

Thanks for all the info everyone. Looking at doing this in the next couple weeks with Amsoil and Wix filter.

OOLIE · 08-30-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradrulz

Thanks for all the info everyone. Looking at doing this in the next couple weeks with Amsoil and Wix filter.

at least you know what you are getting for sure.

My Caroline · 08-31-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

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

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I put the ramps at Garage door edge. When you start to drive up, the ramps don't slide, plus it gives you shade to work in. Shade is good, especially here in Texas!

Ryanbabz71 · 08-31-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by My Caroline

I put the ramps at Garage door edge. When you start to drive up, the ramps don't slide, plus it gives you shade to work in. Shade is good, especially here in Texas!

Mine were inside the garage plent of shade in there

I need some 2x4's to put against the wall and ramps to keep from sliding

Ryan

My Caroline · 08-31-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Mine were inside the garage plent of shade in there

I need some 2x4's to put against the wall and ramps to keep from sliding

Ryan

That's a good idea too!

midnighter · 08-31-2012, 07:34 PM

mobil 1 (5-30)

08-25-2012, 07:33 PM	#16
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08-28-2012, 01:25 PM	#17
My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	Oil filter wrench is not needed on the V6. The filter is on the top side of the motor and uses a 24mm socket wrench. Be sure to replace the filter cap at 18.5ft lbs. OP, I use ramps when I change my oil, as it is the safest (to me) option for getting under the car. I use Mobil 1 and a wix filter. NEVER use a cheap filter. An "expensive" filter will only cost you like 10 bucks. I have personally found Fram filters leave filter media in the oil (which is bad). __________________ White Fender Hashes from Big Worm Graphix with Custom White Bowties GM Factory Remote Start and Factory Key Fob SS Fascia, Factory RS HIDs, Plasma P13W fog lights Non-RS to RS and fog light harness by Gen5DIY LED Interior, Trunk, and Licence Plate lights in white ZL1 Spoiler with Gen5DIY harness Factory NPP cat back Blacked out tail light bezels Factory 20 inch wheels wrapped in Nitto Motivos Lowered 1.25inch on Eibach Pro springs

08-29-2012, 03:27 PM	#19
United_727 Parts Guru Extraordinair. Drives: '02 SS 'Vert M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,178	Put it on the lift @ work,6 qts Mobil 1 and a PF2129. __________________ Please check out my other hobby ; http://jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=1008

08-28-2012, 10:25 PM	#18
KeepItShut Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 394	Mobil 1 with Wix filter for me. Drop the $10 at your local parts store for the oil pan, gojo, shop towels and funnel bundle if you're just getting started and you don't have the stuff.

08-29-2012, 04:50 PM	#20
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	i use mobil 1 0W-30 fully synthetic and a k&n oil filter. also all the other tools that were mentioned above.

08-29-2012, 11:37 PM	#22
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	Thanks for all the info everyone. Looking at doing this in the next couple weeks with Amsoil and Wix filter.

08-31-2012, 07:34 PM	#27
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