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Ranger 75 · 06-10-2009, 11:45 AM

I changed my oil on my LS3 at 490 miles and found the oil filler cap just sitting on top of the filler hole. I did not notice a oil pressure problem oil, the dipstick was up to the full mark and there was no oil splatter outside of the filler hole. I know I should have checked this when I picked the car up at the dealer but only checked the fluid levels. WILL THIS CAUSE ME ENGINE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE?

*KILLER74Z28* · 06-10-2009, 11:46 AM

Nope... You are fine.

Crowley · 06-10-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger 75

I changed my oil on my LS3 at 490 miles and found the oil filler cap just sitting on top of the filler hole. I did not notice a oil pressure problem oil, the dipstick was up to the full mark and there was no oil splatter outside of the filler hole. I know I should have checked this when I picked the car up at the dealer but only checked the fluid levels. WILL THIS CAUSE ME ENGINE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE?

I think you will be OK. How did the oil look when you changed it?

Crowley

LikaRokBowTie · 06-10-2009, 11:56 AM

Your lucky,one time on a different car I let a chain store change the oil and the car was a stick and the idiot was jumping the car said the car wouldn't start or stay running,of course I was like WTF*** are you doing,get out of my car,so I popped the hood,oil was all over the underside of the hood and engine because the moron didn't put the cap back on

*CamaroSpike23* · 06-10-2009, 11:56 AM

the cap being pulled off wont cause a problem, might get you a little dirty under the hood if its not there, but shouldnt damage anything. I run numerous cars without a cap, just a breather and never have problems.

Ranger 75 · 06-10-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

I think you will be OK. How did the oil look when you changed it?

Crowley

Oil was not dirty and the smell was normal. It only had 490 miles on it. I use Mobile1 in all my cars, I am sure it did its job.

TomServo · 06-10-2009, 02:26 PM

Does anyone know if the Camaro has the magnetic drain plug as used on the vette LS3??

The metal particles stuck the vette LS3 drain plugs is astounding for the first two or three oil changes.

Ranger 75 · 06-10-2009, 02:28 PM

No magnetic drain plug on mine. I had one on my Vette and my LTZ Silverado. Disappointed.

TomServo · 06-10-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger 75

No magnetic drain plug on mine. I had one on my Vette and my LTZ Silverado. Disappointed.

I'd buy one ASAP. I'm getting one for my son so he can replace it during his first oil change. Odd Chevy didn't include it since the vette LS3 has them.

CTS · 06-10-2009, 03:16 PM

According to GM powertrain all Camaro engines come with Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Does the oil filler cap say that like it does on my CTS4?

Main · 06-10-2009, 03:46 PM

Yes, the cap is marked Mobil 1 like other vehicles, at least on the SS I was looking at. I haven't looked under the hood at the V6.

Z/28orSs · 06-10-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LikaRokBowTie

Your lucky,one time on a different car I let a chain store change the oil and the car was a stick and the idiot was jumping the car said the car wouldn't start or stay running,of course I was like WTF*** are you doing,get out of my car,so I popped the hood,oil was all over the underside of the hood and engine because the moron didn't put the cap back on

lmao +1 for making me piss

Z/28orSs · 06-10-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TomServo

Does anyone know if the Camaro has the magnetic drain plug as used on the vette LS3??

The metal particles stuck the vette LS3 drain plugs is astounding for the first two or three oil changes.

some1 pm this to GM fast!!!

Lucky SOB · 06-10-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTS

According to GM powertrain all Camaro engines come with Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Does the oil filler cap say that like it does on my CTS4?

Yes it does

06-10-2009, 11:45 AM	#1
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	Engine Oil Filler Cap Problem I changed my oil on my LS3 at 490 miles and found the oil filler cap just sitting on top of the filler hole. I did not notice a oil pressure problem oil, the dipstick was up to the full mark and there was no oil splatter outside of the filler hole. I know I should have checked this when I picked the car up at the dealer but only checked the fluid levels. WILL THIS CAUSE ME ENGINE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE?

06-10-2009, 11:46 AM	#2
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,768 View My Garage	Nope... You are fine. __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

06-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#10
CTS Drives: 2021 Sierra Denali 6.2L/10sp CC 4WD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houghton, Michigan Posts: 234 View My Garage	According to GM powertrain all Camaro engines come with Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Does the oil filler cap say that like it does on my CTS4? __________________ Mike Synthoil Supply 2021 GMC Sierra Denali CC Ultimate 6.2L

06-10-2009, 03:46 PM	#11
Main Drives: 10 Camaro 2LT, 10 SRX FWD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 167	Yes, the cap is marked Mobil 1 like other vehicles, at least on the SS I was looking at. I haven't looked under the hood at the V6. __________________ 2010 2LT - IBM w/Beige Interior - Ordered May 21, 2009 Delivered home September 17, 2009. Thank you Oshawa GM Employees!

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06-10-2009, 11:56 AM	#4
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 986	Your lucky,one time on a different car I let a chain store change the oil and the car was a stick and the idiot was jumping the car said the car wouldn't start or stay running,of course I was like WTF*** are you doing,get out of my car,so I popped the hood,oil was all over the underside of the hood and engine because the moron didn't put the cap back on

06-10-2009, 02:26 PM	#7
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	Does anyone know if the Camaro has the magnetic drain plug as used on the vette LS3?? The metal particles stuck the vette LS3 drain plugs is astounding for the first two or three oil changes.

06-10-2009, 02:28 PM	#8
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	No magnetic drain plug on mine. I had one on my Vette and my LTZ Silverado. Disappointed.