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convert · 06-13-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iHateLoso

Nice write up! Doing my first oil change on my own in about an hour

Aloha! We were just on Oahu last week, and I saw a number of Camaros while we were there -- maybe even yours! We were up on the north shore a few different times so who knows...

Anyway, I'm glad people continue to find this post, and that it has been helpful.

iHateLoso · 06-13-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by convert

Aloha! We were just on Oahu last week, and I saw a number of Camaros while we were there -- maybe even yours! We were up on the north shore a few different times so who knows...

Anyway, I'm glad people continue to find this post, and that it has been helpful.

I actually live in North Shore! I guess I missed

lol
did you guys do a island drive or something? Because I really want to do that if it comes around again...

convert · 06-14-2010, 11:12 AM

Nah, we were just visiting. We stayed with some good friends and they not only put us up at their place for the week, but they also chaperoned us all over the island. It's a beautiful place!

TJ91 · 06-18-2010, 02:32 PM

alright guys, im draining the oil as we speak

Just have one quick question, its just a make sure kinda question.
IS the oil filter housing right next to the oil cap where you pour in your oil? Is it the silver housing?
Sorry i know it sounds like a stupoid question but i just want to make sure

formare · 06-18-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

alright guys, im draining the oil as we speak

Just have one quick question, its just a make sure kinda question.
IS the oil filter housing right next to the oil cap where you pour in your oil? Is it the silver housing?
Sorry i know it sounds like a stupoid question but i just want to make sure

I am guessing you determend the answer to be 'yes'

TJ91 · 06-22-2010, 03:02 AM

yes i did

So before the oil change, i was averaging 15L/100km
After the change to full synthetic, the car was killing me at 28L/100km for about 2 days, now it finally came down and is coasting at 12.2L/100km under the same driving conditions

Thanks for all the help

dmiller66 · 06-22-2010, 09:19 AM

As easy as it is....it's still a PITA. That's why I'm installing the by-pass filter.

tangorover · 06-23-2010, 03:26 PM

Awesome! I was apprehensive about doing this (This is the first new car Ive owned after about 4 used cars all with atleast 100,000 miles on them. But Now im sure im gonna do it myself.

Merc · 06-24-2010, 12:32 AM

The ECM records every time you reset the oil life monitor?

lawman007 · 04-08-2014, 01:53 PM

Oh yeah!!! Done. Number 2 and counting!!! And I didn't spill one drop, which is the most important!!!
Troy Lawson

Destructo09 · 04-08-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Okay, hubby & I went to buy ramps but tried them out & the black strip under the nose of the car, scrapes & we backed the car off. That strip (don't know what it's called) bends but didn't know if it bends enough not to damage it. Someone said use planks on the ramps to lessen the angle (is that safe?). Or maybe use a floor jack & jack stands. But if using a floor jack, where should it be placed under the car? Hubby uses a an oil extracter for his Crossfire. Is that an option or bad idea? Guidance appreciated in advance.

You can just put down a few boards in front of the ramps. Don't put them on the ramps themselves. I have to do that for mine since it's lowered an inch. It also depends on the ramps, mine work fine for non-lowered cars.

06-18-2010, 02:32 PM	#32
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	alright guys, im draining the oil as we speak Just have one quick question, its just a make sure kinda question. IS the oil filter housing right next to the oil cap where you pour in your oil? Is it the silver housing? Sorry i know it sounds like a stupoid question but i just want to make sure __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

06-22-2010, 03:02 AM	#34
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	yes i did So before the oil change, i was averaging 15L/100km After the change to full synthetic, the car was killing me at 28L/100km for about 2 days, now it finally came down and is coasting at 12.2L/100km under the same driving conditions Thanks for all the help __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

04-08-2014, 01:53 PM	#38
lawman007 Panama-Gulf War Vet Drives: '11 SW 1LT/RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: From Carmichael, CA to Matthews, NC 01/2021 Posts: 769	Oh yeah!!! Done. Number 2 and counting!!! And I didn't spill one drop, which is the most important!!! Troy Lawson __________________

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06-14-2010, 11:12 AM	#31
convert Drives: the Camaro as often as possible Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 136	Nah, we were just visiting. We stayed with some good friends and they not only put us up at their place for the week, but they also chaperoned us all over the island. It's a beautiful place!

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06-23-2010, 03:26 PM	#36
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06-24-2010, 12:32 AM	#37
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