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Kiteboarder85 · 09-30-2013, 09:36 AM

Hello all. I only put 4000 miles on my 2SS for its 1st season. I have yet to look at my car on oil change areas. Before I give my 1st oil change on my Camaro for storage, is there any special tools I may need to properly disconnect parts for the self service?

Thanks for the help!

Ryanbabz71 · 09-30-2013, 10:04 AM

Ramps to drive your car on or Lift
Oil catch device
Rags
Rubber gloves to keep your hands clean
15mm socket (I use a gear wrench)

3/8" ratchet
Extension
I use this type of oil filter removal (use with the extension and ratchet)
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/oil-...FctAMgodnyYAJw

Oil and Filter

DARK AGE 53 · 09-30-2013, 10:33 AM

If you want to make a 70 mile drive south I'd be happy to show you, best part is I have a lift.

Kiteboarder85 · 09-30-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Ramps to drive your car on or Lift
Oil catch device
Rags
Rubber gloves to keep your hands clean
15mm socket (I use a gear wrench)

3/8" ratchet
Extension
I use this type of oil filter removal (use with the extension and ratchet)
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/oil-...FctAMgodnyYAJw

Oil and Filter

Thanks!! Nice floor by the way. I just did my garage flooring with the Rustoleum epoxy this summer. I went with the gray with black and white speckles.

Kiteboarder85 · 09-30-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

If you want to make a 70 mile drive south I'd be happy to show you, best part is I have a lift.

What city are you in? We visit family all the time down south around the Rochester/Sterling Heights area.

What type of lift do you have? I'm wanting to install one when we build another home with a pole barn.

Ryanbabz71 · 09-30-2013, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiteboarder85

Thanks!! Nice floor by the way. I just did my garage flooring with the Rustoleum epoxy this summer. I went with the gray with black and white speckles.

If you havent clear coated it yet I would highly suggest doing it

Kiteboarder85 · 09-30-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

If you havent clear coated it yet I would highly suggest doing it

I did and I used two packs of the anti slip crystals. Came out great! It really sucked having my Camaro sit outside for 4 days though!

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 09-30-2013, 12:17 PM

Make sure to use a 6-point socket. Twelve point sockets are for the birds.

Don't use an oil filter wrench to put the filter back on! It only needs to be hand tight, and typically, you shouldn't need to use a wrench to get it off, either.

John B.

09-30-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
Kiteboarder85 Drives: 2018 SS - 2015 SS 1LE - 2013 SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Freeland, MI Posts: 418 View My Garage	Oil Change Tools Hello all. I only put 4000 miles on my 2SS for its 1st season. I have yet to look at my car on oil change areas. Before I give my 1st oil change on my Camaro for storage, is there any special tools I may need to properly disconnect parts for the self service? Thanks for the help! __________________ Billy B. Current: 2018 Hyper Blue SS

09-30-2013, 10:04 AM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,371 View My Garage	Ramps to drive your car on or Lift Oil catch device Rags Rubber gloves to keep your hands clean 15mm socket (I use a gear wrench) 3/8" ratchet Extension I use this type of oil filter removal (use with the extension and ratchet) http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/oil-...FctAMgodnyYAJw Oil and Filter Attached Images __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

09-30-2013, 10:33 AM	#3
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	If you want to make a 70 mile drive south I'd be happy to show you, best part is I have a lift. __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

09-30-2013, 12:17 PM	#8
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Make sure to use a 6-point socket. Twelve point sockets are for the birds. Don't use an oil filter wrench to put the filter back on! It only needs to be hand tight, and typically, you shouldn't need to use a wrench to get it off, either. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant