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HeavyD · 05-11-2010, 10:01 AM

Here is a good tip for those that do have a filter magnet. After your filter is installed, put the magnet on and have all the way counter-clock wise on the filter so it is butted up against the side of the oil pan when looking at it from underneath. If your oil filter were ever to start to come loose and start to spin off, (counter-clock wise) the filter magnet would prevent it from turning because it is already against the oil pan!

tom692010 · 05-11-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adub4185

You are correct, it is 8 qts.

You can reset the oil life monitor yourself by pushing and holding the "set" button I believe. You do not have to bring it into the dealer to do this.

The manual says to turn the key to the on position -- don't start it though-- and press down 3 x on the gas. It will read 100% when you start it. I've done it 3x already so I know it works

sstphoenix · 05-22-2010, 09:31 AM

I hadnt noticed the pix for the v6 before thanks.
Ive never seen this type to filter before.
I assume, I have a drain underneath and for the filter its just a replacement "drop in".

Any "tips" i should know about changing the oil on the v6? Or its just as simple as drain, refill, replace filter, close it up?

HaZe_X · 05-22-2010, 03:53 PM

Ok I cant get the stock AC delco filter off, I bought the filter cap tool "A" from auto zone, 74-76mm, but the damn thing wont stay tight against the filter, it just keeps turning.

Any suggestions?

HeavyD · 05-22-2010, 07:57 PM

This is the type of filter wrench I use.

scythezo6 · 05-28-2010, 01:34 PM

Saturday I made the ramps. And yesterday I changed the oil and wow it was an experience. It was my 1st time doing this on any car I've owned and it was well worth it. The hardest part of all was driving onto the ramps, that was probably the scariest voluntary thing I've done. I swear I got out the car and inspected my progress at each step on the ramp. Once the car was up I blocked off the rear wheels with these yellow curb-stops I have. Under the car with those ramps is pretty tight for me and I get slightly claustrophobic so the whole time I was scared the car was going to collapse and crush me lol... I took off the drain bolt and like an idiot thinking the oil would pour straight down.... it squirts out in a stream sideways (duh) so a little mess... I didnt poke a hole in the filter because Im a noob and thought Id mess something up but i think i let the oil drain long enough to not make a huge mess. Put the plug back in slightly hand tight with the ratchet, lubed up the new filter and put it back on, put all 8 precious quarts of Mobile 1 in, slowly rolled the car down in neut with the engine off. Let the car sit for about 5 min then checked the level and everything was good. Closed up, reset the oil life monitor and was ready to roll. It took me about 2 hours most of which was spent being a chicken and draining the oil, but I think next time it should take about 30-45min. Thank you for posting this up my dealership wants $140 and the lube place I used to go wants $85 (about $20 more than the cost of the oil and filter). Taking care of your own machine and saving money never felt so good.

Thanks.

jtzako · 05-28-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaZe_X

Ok I cant get the stock AC delco filter off, I bought the filter cap tool "A" from auto zone, 74-76mm, but the damn thing wont stay tight against the filter, it just keeps turning.

Any suggestions?

My stock filter was on waaaaayyy past too tight. The filter cap tool wont work because the stock filter is not the same size as the recommended replacement. Either use a strap wrench or stab a screw driver through the filer and turn it that way. (mine was difficult even with that method.)

Also, quite a bit of oil came out at the filter end due to being up on ramps so if you are changing them make sure you have a drain under there.

azamazonqueen · 07-03-2010, 06:45 PM

V6 Oil Change w pics since I noticed some replies with questions about it

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post2056176

Baja74vw · 03-30-2011, 05:20 PM

Alex,

This is Tim at www.Goldplug.com.

Send me a email at goldplug at gmail dot com. I have a present for you!

BigCarrot · 04-05-2011, 08:46 AM

Good write up. This made my first oil change nice and easy for me =) But it appears im going to have to drain out some oil. Putting in 8 Quarts was too much for my Camaro SS for some reason

GB EB · 04-06-2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCarrot

Good write up. This made my first oil change nice and easy for me =) But it appears im going to have to drain out some oil. Putting in 8 Quarts was too much for my Camaro SS for some reason

agree....

I used 7, checked the level and it was fine....

thelid · 04-19-2011, 07:34 PM

Do you change your oil in a parking garage?

adub4185 · 04-20-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelid

Do you change your oil in a parking garage?

Yup, I sure do. It is the parking garage attached to my apt. complex, so it is the only place I can do it for the time being.

Desert_Rat · 04-23-2011, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the detailed DIY! I realize an oil change isn't a big deal, but haven't been under a car since I assisted my Dad on repairs to my '78 Impala back in the early 2000s, and I've never done this on my own, so it's very reassuring to have the detailed step-by-step. Can't wait to get under there and get it done!

05-22-2010, 03:53 PM	#130
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Ok I cant get the stock AC delco filter off, I bought the filter cap tool "A" from auto zone, 74-76mm, but the damn thing wont stay tight against the filter, it just keeps turning. Any suggestions? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS/LS3 -Black on Black - Kooks 1-7/8 Headers, Dyno Tuned, ADM Race CAI, QTP Cutouts, Hurst Short Throw, SJM Line Lock, Alpine PDX 1.1000, (2) Alpine Type R's, ...Soon to be cammed!

05-22-2010, 07:57 PM	#131
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	This is the type of filter wrench I use. Attached Images

05-28-2010, 01:34 PM	#132
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Saturday I made the ramps. And yesterday I changed the oil and wow it was an experience. It was my 1st time doing this on any car I've owned and it was well worth it. The hardest part of all was driving onto the ramps, that was probably the scariest voluntary thing I've done. I swear I got out the car and inspected my progress at each step on the ramp. Once the car was up I blocked off the rear wheels with these yellow curb-stops I have. Under the car with those ramps is pretty tight for me and I get slightly claustrophobic so the whole time I was scared the car was going to collapse and crush me lol... I took off the drain bolt and like an idiot thinking the oil would pour straight down.... it squirts out in a stream sideways (duh) so a little mess... I didnt poke a hole in the filter because Im a noob and thought Id mess something up but i think i let the oil drain long enough to not make a huge mess. Put the plug back in slightly hand tight with the ratchet, lubed up the new filter and put it back on, put all 8 precious quarts of Mobile 1 in, slowly rolled the car down in neut with the engine off. Let the car sit for about 5 min then checked the level and everything was good. Closed up, reset the oil life monitor and was ready to roll. It took me about 2 hours most of which was spent being a chicken and draining the oil, but I think next time it should take about 30-45min. Thank you for posting this up my dealership wants $140 and the lube place I used to go wants $85 (about $20 more than the cost of the oil and filter). Taking care of your own machine and saving money never felt so good. Thanks. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

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05-11-2010, 10:01 AM	#127
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Here is a good tip for those that do have a filter magnet. After your filter is installed, put the magnet on and have all the way counter-clock wise on the filter so it is butted up against the side of the oil pan when looking at it from underneath. If your oil filter were ever to start to come loose and start to spin off, (counter-clock wise) the filter magnet would prevent it from turning because it is already against the oil pan!

05-22-2010, 09:31 AM	#129
sstphoenix Drives: Black 2LT RS 5th gen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 362	I hadnt noticed the pix for the v6 before thanks. Ive never seen this type to filter before. I assume, I have a drain underneath and for the filter its just a replacement "drop in". Any "tips" i should know about changing the oil on the v6? Or its just as simple as drain, refill, replace filter, close it up?

07-03-2010, 06:45 PM	#134
azamazonqueen Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 123	V6 Oil Change w pics since I noticed some replies with questions about it http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post2056176

03-30-2011, 05:20 PM	#135
Baja74vw Grease Monkey Drives: A bunch of em! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4	Alex, This is Tim at www.Goldplug.com. Send me a email at goldplug at gmail dot com. I have a present for you!

04-05-2011, 08:46 AM	#136
BigCarrot xbox: this is tedious Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Camaro IOM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 705 View My Garage	Good write up. This made my first oil change nice and easy for me =) But it appears im going to have to drain out some oil. Putting in 8 Quarts was too much for my Camaro SS for some reason

04-19-2011, 07:34 PM	#138
thelid Big Papi Drives: 69 plain jane Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Robesonia Pa Posts: 91 View My Garage	Do you change your oil in a parking garage?

04-23-2011, 11:23 AM	#140
Desert_Rat Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS M6, 2002 Saturn SL Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 83 View My Garage	Thanks for the detailed DIY! I realize an oil change isn't a big deal, but haven't been under a car since I assisted my Dad on repairs to my '78 Impala back in the early 2000s, and I've never done this on my own, so it's very reassuring to have the detailed step-by-step. Can't wait to get under there and get it done!