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bigted83 · 01-18-2011, 05:10 PM

Ive never had the paper cartridge type before, it's always been the metal ones that screw on the bottom or side of engine

Hawgredcamaro · 01-18-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bigted83

Ive never had the paper cartridge type before, it's always been the metal ones that screw on the bottom or side of engine

Yea, but what do you think is inside of that metal thing though?

Hawgredcamaro · 01-18-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

haha thanks, you didn't have to look through it all though lol. I talk a lot... but hopefully that helps you out!

No, I know I didn't have to, but I kinda am a geek that way. I am, as you also probably are, infatuated with anything Camaro.

PoorMansCamaro · 01-18-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigted83

Ive never had the paper cartridge type before, it's always been the metal ones that screw on the bottom or side of engine

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Originally Posted by Hawgredcamaro

Yea, but what do you think is inside of that metal thing though?

this? lol

Hawgredcamaro · 01-18-2011, 05:16 PM

My point exactly.

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

this? lol

jagan323 · 01-18-2011, 05:16 PM

lol, nice pic Poorman, so pretty much the same lol

bigted83 · 01-18-2011, 08:42 PM

So let me get this straight, we just replace a paper filter but not the metal thing

rtcat600man · 01-18-2011, 08:51 PM

Correct. Filter is inside the circled housing.

Forza · 03-01-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

http://spadesv6.blogspot.com/2010/07...r-own-oil.html

Great blog link! Thank you.

BlkThndr66 · 03-01-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon Hunter

I use Royal Purple and love it. Car definitely feels like it runs smoother with it.

I feel like my V6 woke up after having Royal Purple in for 5k. It's so much smoother, and I noticed on a cold start it takes less time for the RPMs to drop to normal idle. It might be $8/quart but it's worth every penny to me. It's the blood of your engine. Don't skimp!

PB3 · 03-01-2011, 12:43 PM

^---Your avatar kicks so much ass.

VR Baron · 03-01-2011, 02:22 PM

And be careful on adding the 6 qts as you may have a 1/2-1 quart still in the engine that didn't drain. Put in 5 then start measuring the dip stick till it reads up to the beginning of the top hash marked area. If oil covers the top hash area you have a extra 1/2 qt or so in.Its O.K. but if you want accuracy and watching oil level do it this way( per my dealer also)
And remember levels are when oil is warm, not cold.

Also Pennsoil Ultra is top notch synthetic also. Mobil one good but has shown in the past to thin out once hot to more like 5-20. Dont want that in my high revving v6.

jmaryt · 03-01-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

1 How much oil for the V6 engine? 6 qt
2 What type of oil to use? Mobil 1 Synthetic
3 Best filter to use? AC Delco (stock filter, found great deal for 6 on Ebay the other day)
4 What do I do with old oil? Take to places like Autozone. They will take it for you and recycle it.
5 Synthetic or not? Yes, Synthetic
6 How many miles should I wait? I did the first change at 600 miles and each change there after around 6000 miles which was 50 – 60 % of the oil life (per the DIC)
7 Is there a thread on here that'll answer all these questions? Yes, many threads on this subject. Use the search button.

Your right this will save you money, and give you the satisfaction of working on YOUR OWN CAMARO.

synthetic oil is NOT required for the v6!..it's in the manual!..IF you have the 2010!

chicagobulls · 03-01-2011, 03:16 PM

yes but the synthetic is so much better for the engine

01-18-2011, 05:16 PM	#20
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01-18-2011, 08:51 PM	#22
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,231 View My Garage	Correct. Filter is inside the circled housing. Attached Images __________________ MY BUILD

03-01-2011, 12:43 PM	#25
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01-18-2011, 05:10 PM	#15
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	Ive never had the paper cartridge type before, it's always been the metal ones that screw on the bottom or side of engine

01-18-2011, 08:42 PM	#21
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	So let me get this straight, we just replace a paper filter but not the metal thing

03-01-2011, 02:22 PM	#26
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,367	And be careful on adding the 6 qts as you may have a 1/2-1 quart still in the engine that didn't drain. Put in 5 then start measuring the dip stick till it reads up to the beginning of the top hash marked area. If oil covers the top hash area you have a extra 1/2 qt or so in.Its O.K. but if you want accuracy and watching oil level do it this way( per my dealer also) And remember levels are when oil is warm, not cold. Also Pennsoil Ultra is top notch synthetic also. Mobil one good but has shown in the past to thin out once hot to more like 5-20. Dont want that in my high revving v6.

03-01-2011, 03:16 PM	#28
chicagobulls one car wolfpack Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,226	yes but the synthetic is so much better for the engine