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DangerZL1 · 06-19-2012, 12:09 PM

That's obviously too high. From reading other threads, it shouldn't take much more time than an oil change. $90 is about an hour of labor.

SlingShot · 06-19-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.R

diff change is 90 without the oil, which makes it more expensive than the actual engine oil change which is 90 with the oil and it needs 8 quarts of mobil 1...I'll ask about the free oil change.

Take it at the $90 after the first free change. That $90 rate is for the SS, it will be a few months before the rates are adjusted up for the ZL1. After the adjustment the rate for an oil change will be around $130 due to the extra labor.

gmgdave · 06-19-2012, 12:21 PM

I changed the engine oil and rear diff fluid at 1500 miles. I have a lift in my garage so doing it myself is a piece of cake. GM says to change the Rear Diff fluid prior to taking to the track and then change it after 24hrs of track usage.

Did a double check not 6 hrs. Owners manual page 9-7;

We recommend that the rear axle fluid be drained and refilled with new fluid after every
24 hours of racing or competitive driving.

But I will change after each track day; easy enough to do and not that expensive.

qniknam · 06-19-2012, 12:52 PM

Wait a minute, can someone post a link to this article, I'm getting pretty close to 1500 miles.

Sven59 · 06-19-2012, 01:03 PM

I would reccomend changing any lubricating fluids, it only makes sense that there might be micro-chips in the fluid after the break-in.

Silverguardrail · 06-19-2012, 01:05 PM

22.46 a quart @ caddy dealer for diff oil

DangerZL1 · 06-19-2012, 01:17 PM

How much for the additive?

gmgdave · 06-19-2012, 01:18 PM

the recommended oil already has the additive.

DangerZL1 · 06-19-2012, 02:00 PM

Great. That makes it easier. I'm changing mine at 1500 along with the oil. I'll see what the dealer wants to change the diff fluid before I do.

hognutz · 06-19-2012, 02:16 PM

Dealerships usually flat rate and then eat you alive on labor. they have your car for 1 hour and bill you for 3 because that was flat rate for the combined jobs.

CAM....ZL1 · 06-19-2012, 02:26 PM

cost me 136.00 for oil and diff. but i had a coupon for up to 5 quarts of oil. free oil change

BoostedX2 · 06-19-2012, 02:26 PM

I would be nice to have a DIY on the diff fluid change!!

gmgdave · 06-19-2012, 03:31 PM

Very easy....ensure oil is warmed up. Drive car for a few miles.
TOOLS NEEDED - 3/8"drive racket and 2" extension
1. Put pan under lower plug
2. Remove upper plug - 3/8" extension fits plugs
3. Remove lower plug
4. Let oil drain
5. Wipe off magnets in plugs of debris.
6. After oil stops draining install lower plug
7. Fill with Diff Oil 2.1 qts
8. Install top plug
9. Drive it like you stole it..........

thespymaster · 06-19-2012, 03:35 PM

They called me to tell me they had to keep the ZL1 until Tommorrow !

06-19-2012, 12:21 PM	#17
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	I changed the engine oil and rear diff fluid at 1500 miles. I have a lift in my garage so doing it myself is a piece of cake. GM says to change the Rear Diff fluid prior to taking to the track and then change it after 24hrs of track usage. Did a double check not 6 hrs. Owners manual page 9-7; We recommend that the rear axle fluid be drained and refilled with new fluid after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving. But I will change after each track day; easy enough to do and not that expensive. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats Last edited by gmgdave; 06-19-2012 at 01:17 PM.

06-19-2012, 01:05 PM	#20
Silverguardrail Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1448 Join Date: May 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 892	22.46 a quart @ caddy dealer for diff oil __________________ 2012 ZL1 SIM, MN6, B92, RTQ ZL1 - the true definition of joy ride

06-19-2012, 01:18 PM	#22
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	the recommended oil already has the additive. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

06-19-2012, 02:16 PM	#24
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	Dealerships usually flat rate and then eat you alive on labor. they have your car for 1 hour and bill you for 3 because that was flat rate for the combined jobs. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

06-19-2012, 03:31 PM	#27
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	Very easy....ensure oil is warmed up. Drive car for a few miles. TOOLS NEEDED - 3/8"drive racket and 2" extension 1. Put pan under lower plug 2. Remove upper plug - 3/8" extension fits plugs 3. Remove lower plug 4. Let oil drain 5. Wipe off magnets in plugs of debris. 6. After oil stops draining install lower plug 7. Fill with Diff Oil 2.1 qts 8. Install top plug 9. Drive it like you stole it.......... __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

06-19-2012, 12:09 PM	#15
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	That's obviously too high. From reading other threads, it shouldn't take much more time than an oil change. $90 is about an hour of labor.

06-19-2012, 12:52 PM	#18
qniknam Account Suspended Drives: 13 ZL1 \| 13 SRT GC \| 13 SRT CHARGER Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 254	Wait a minute, can someone post a link to this article, I'm getting pretty close to 1500 miles.

06-19-2012, 01:03 PM	#19
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I would reccomend changing any lubricating fluids, it only makes sense that there might be micro-chips in the fluid after the break-in.

06-19-2012, 01:17 PM	#21
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	How much for the additive?

06-19-2012, 02:00 PM	#23
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Great. That makes it easier. I'm changing mine at 1500 along with the oil. I'll see what the dealer wants to change the diff fluid before I do.

06-19-2012, 02:26 PM	#25
CAM....ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BENTON, IL. Posts: 1,068 View My Garage	cost me 136.00 for oil and diff. but i had a coupon for up to 5 quarts of oil. free oil change

06-19-2012, 02:26 PM	#26
BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	I would be nice to have a DIY on the diff fluid change!!

06-19-2012, 03:35 PM	#28
thespymaster Drives: C7 / ZL1 / SS / trucsk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G4 CLASSIFIED Posts: 4,533 View My Garage	They called me to tell me they had to keep the ZL1 until Tommorrow !