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scrapn4me · 01-27-2010, 10:36 PM

Kept-a-rollin thanks
not that i'm a novice I've been changing my own oil for a long time and that is a good thread. It's just after reading the few horror stories of people getting the wrong plug just wanted to cover all the bases before i crawl under our car!
thanks for your help

canadian ss · 01-29-2010, 01:05 PM

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro | Camaro (VIN F) Service Manual | Engine | Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L | Repair Instructions - On Vehicle | Document ID: 2195366
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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LLT)
Removal Procedure

•Turn the ignition OFF.
•Remove the front compartment sight shield as necessary.
Note: Use a 6-point socket to remove the oil filter cap.

•Remove the oil filter cap.

Note: It is normal for oil to drain from the oil filter chamber in the oil filter adapter housing. Do NOT replace the oil filter adapter for this condition.

•Remove and discard the oil filter cartridge.
•Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
•Place a suitable drain below the oil pan drain plug.

•Remove the oil pan drain plug.
•Allow the oil to drain completely.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

•Install the oil pan drain plug and NEW O-ring seal and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
•Lower the vehicle.

•Install the NEW oil filter cartridge.

Caution: Lubrication must be applied to the threads of the oil filter cap prior to installation. Failure to lubricate the oil filter cap threads can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.

•Lubricate the oil filter cap threads with clean engine oil.

Caution: Proper oil filter cap tightening is mandatory. Failure to tighten the oil filter cap to the proper specification can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.

Note: Use a 6-point socket to install the oil filter cap.

•Install the oil filter cap and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
•Install the oil fill cap.
•Fill the engine with the appropriate oil type and quantity. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Approximate Fluid Capacities.
•Install the front compartment sight shield

It will not show the pic of the location, but it is on the right hand side of the pan. The one pointing to the frt right wheel buddy.
Didn't mean to sound like an ass, but didn't want you to turn out to be another story. Us techs laugh when people attempt the easiest things and screw it up. We like to charge more to fix it right to teach a lesson.

(read under my avatar)

ps -- your welcome.

01-27-2010, 10:36 PM	#15
scrapn4me Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IL Posts: 332	Kept-a-rollin thanks not that i'm a novice I've been changing my own oil for a long time and that is a good thread. It's just after reading the few horror stories of people getting the wrong plug just wanted to cover all the bases before i crawl under our car! thanks for your help __________________ 2LT-Summit White, Automatic, sunroof, black rally stripes 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 11/09/09 2500, Order accepted by GM 11/25/09 3000, Order scheduled for production - 1/11/2010 3300, Order broadcast 12/17/09 3400, Order broadcast - 12/23/09 Found same car on dealers lot 12-30-09 without factory stripes stripes painted on "69" style 1-11-10

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01-29-2010, 01:05 PM	#16
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro \| Camaro (VIN F) Service Manual \| Engine \| Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L \| Repair Instructions - On Vehicle \| Document ID: 2195366 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LLT) Removal Procedure •Turn the ignition OFF. •Remove the front compartment sight shield as necessary. Note: Use a 6-point socket to remove the oil filter cap. •Remove the oil filter cap. Note: It is normal for oil to drain from the oil filter chamber in the oil filter adapter housing. Do NOT replace the oil filter adapter for this condition. •Remove and discard the oil filter cartridge. •Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. •Place a suitable drain below the oil pan drain plug. •Remove the oil pan drain plug. •Allow the oil to drain completely. Installation Procedure Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. •Install the oil pan drain plug and NEW O-ring seal and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft). •Lower the vehicle. •Install the NEW oil filter cartridge. Caution: Lubrication must be applied to the threads of the oil filter cap prior to installation. Failure to lubricate the oil filter cap threads can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage. •Lubricate the oil filter cap threads with clean engine oil. Caution: Proper oil filter cap tightening is mandatory. Failure to tighten the oil filter cap to the proper specification can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage. Note: Use a 6-point socket to install the oil filter cap. •Install the oil filter cap and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). •Install the oil fill cap. •Fill the engine with the appropriate oil type and quantity. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Approximate Fluid Capacities. •Install the front compartment sight shield It will not show the pic of the location, but it is on the right hand side of the pan. The one pointing to the frt right wheel buddy. Didn't mean to sound like an ass, but didn't want you to turn out to be another story. Us techs laugh when people attempt the easiest things and screw it up. We like to charge more to fix it right to teach a lesson. (read under my avatar) ps -- your welcome.