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clg_98ta · 04-04-2011, 11:28 AM

Probably the best filter is the ZL1 filter - AC/Delco UltraGuard UPF48R. You can get them from a site sponsor (search) or EBay (or your dealership is money is no object for you). I think the last ones I bought were $12 each (shipped) on EBay...

You'll never get a consensus on oil. I use Mobil 1 because its the factory fill and its cheap (around $4.25/qt from Walmart)

riki3fan · 04-04-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KidCaMaRo48

Hey guys.. question I just got my 2010 camaro 1LT RS summit white in june 2010 it's now apr 4 I just got 3,800 miles on it and still haven't changed the oil should I do it now or can I wait until 4k or 4500 miles???

We did the first at 500, will do another this weekend at 1,500, and then get on schedule at 5,000 - 10,000 - 15,000 etc... Every 5,000, since we use Mobil 1.

wjmeyer · 04-04-2011, 04:23 PM

I used 6 quarts of Mobil 1 full syn. oil plus wix filter - usually on sale at O'Reilly auto parts.
A tip to self oil changers: push the replacement filter into the cover first, then screw it onto the bottom enclosure. I didn't need my wix gasket, existing blue gasket worked fine.
Also, I installed a Mike Norris catch can 6 mos. ago at about 500 miles. I changed my oil for the 1st time yesterday at 6712 miles and drained about a half of coffee cup of oil from my catch can - glad I put it in soon.

FFPM73 · 04-04-2011, 04:46 PM

Pep-Boys usually has the Royal Purple package (filter and 5 qts high performance synthetic oil) for $49.00. Granted, the LS-3 takes 8 qts. The entire oil change will cost you about $76.00. I changed all my fluids (oil, trans, diff) to Royal Purple, total cost $180.00 and completely worth it.

04-04-2011, 11:28 AM	#15
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Probably the best filter is the ZL1 filter - AC/Delco UltraGuard UPF48R. You can get them from a site sponsor (search) or EBay (or your dealership is money is no object for you). I think the last ones I bought were $12 each (shipped) on EBay... You'll never get a consensus on oil. I use Mobil 1 because its the factory fill and its cheap (around $4.25/qt from Walmart) __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

04-04-2011, 04:46 PM	#18
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	Pep-Boys usually has the Royal Purple package (filter and 5 qts high performance synthetic oil) for $49.00. Granted, the LS-3 takes 8 qts. The entire oil change will cost you about $76.00. I changed all my fluids (oil, trans, diff) to Royal Purple, total cost $180.00 and completely worth it. __________________ *FFPM73*

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04-04-2011, 04:23 PM	#17
wjmeyer Drives: 2016 Camaro RS, 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 131	I used 6 quarts of Mobil 1 full syn. oil plus wix filter - usually on sale at O'Reilly auto parts. A tip to self oil changers: push the replacement filter into the cover first, then screw it onto the bottom enclosure. I didn't need my wix gasket, existing blue gasket worked fine. Also, I installed a Mike Norris catch can 6 mos. ago at about 500 miles. I changed my oil for the 1st time yesterday at 6712 miles and drained about a half of coffee cup of oil from my catch can - glad I put it in soon.