Do you change your own oil?

germanicus · 06-06-2018, 10:02 AM

ndnashlenz · 06-06-2018, 10:06 AM

too lazy take it to the stealership

Glen e · 06-06-2018, 10:15 AM

yup...easy
pittsburg jack and jackstands from harbour freight
autoparts store filter wrench
gallon milk jugs to catch oil
tall garbage bag to catch filter removal....
pennzoil ultra platinum 5w-30 and mobil 1 filter off amzn
stahlbus oil valve, no mess..

every 5000 miles or 1 year, whatver comes first

kropscamaro16 · 06-06-2018, 10:15 AM

nope always taken my new cars to the dealer just to have the service records...now i bring my own oil and its only about $30-40 with filter instead of almost $100 like normally

germanicus · 06-06-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

nope always taken my new cars to the dealer just to have the service records...now i bring my own oil and its only about $30-40 with filter instead of almost $100 like normally

Service records really don't matter. Just keep your receipts for the oil/filter you buy. If you think they will deny coverage because you didn't get oil change from them, the Magnusson Moss Act prohibits this.

craigss50 · 06-06-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

yup...easy
pittsburg jack and jackstands from harbour freight
autoparts store filter wrench
gallon milk jugs to catch oil
tall garbage bag to catch filter removal....
pennzoil ultra platinum 5w-30 and mobil 1 filter off amzn
stahlbus oil valve, no mess..

every 5000 miles or 1 year, whatver comes first

I am guessing you put a funnel in the milk jugs but what happens when it is full and have to put another jug in place to prevent spillage?

DirectTo · 06-06-2018, 10:23 AM

I change all of our vehicles...ramps and Stahlbus valves make it a quick and no-mess process.

With the Camaro I don’t trust the dealer not to tweak the body, and the Jeep dealer wants $120 for the wife’s Grand Cherokee. I can do both vehicles with factory filters and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum for that, lol.

HighIron · 06-06-2018, 10:31 AM

When I bought my first one I got 2 free service visits over two years. In order to stretch that I did the in-between oil changes myself.

Haven't yet bought those special jack pads, so I used ramps, but I had to fabricate some wooden "pre-ramps" to allow the car to climb the ramps without the front fascia & air dam contacting the main ramps. While under there doing the oil change I also like to take the time for giving the underside a good looking over to make sure everything is sound...plus I like to do a little cleaning while I'm there.

Going to have to get a set of pads for the new SS: pulling up slowly/gingerly on those ramps with a manual trans will create a LOT of clutch wear.

kropscamaro16 · 06-06-2018, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by germanicus

Service records really don't matter. Just keep your receipts for the oil/filter you buy. If you think they will deny coverage because you didn't get oil change from them, the Magnusson Moss Act prohibits this.

haha yea i dont keep that shit so rather just go to dealer just in case i need em

Memphis SS · 06-06-2018, 10:56 AM

Yes,

Mobil 1 Oil
Filter Socket
AC filter from Amazon
Capture Oil Pan and take used Oil to Auto Zone

wrankin · 06-06-2018, 11:03 AM

Yes, I change my own oil, but I have not done so yet on this Camaro. I received two free oil changes since the dealership messed up my rocker on their lift.

I tell everyone getting oil all over the garage floor helps keep me grounded. It is my ultimate goal to not get any on the floor. I should look into getting the shutoff valve to make it quick and easy.

Bill

wrankin · 06-06-2018, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

yup...easy
stahlbus oil valve, no mess..

Do you have a part number for the valve?

Bill

Glen e · 06-06-2018, 11:07 AM

no....see fred at reverselogic.....

http://www.reverselogic.us/stahlbus.html

wildchevy · 06-06-2018, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by germanicus

Service records really don't matter. Just keep your receipts for the oil/filter you buy. If you think they will deny coverage because you didn't get oil change from them, the Magnusson Moss Act prohibits this.

post the Magnusson Moss Act paragraph that covers this.

06-06-2018, 10:06 AM	#2
ndnashlenz Drives: 2019 1SS Crush, 2017 Corolla White Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mesquite, Texas Posts: 165	too lazy take it to the stealership __________________ Through Christ

06-06-2018, 10:15 AM	#3
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	yup...easy pittsburg jack and jackstands from harbour freight autoparts store filter wrench gallon milk jugs to catch oil tall garbage bag to catch filter removal.... pennzoil ultra platinum 5w-30 and mobil 1 filter off amzn stahlbus oil valve, no mess.. every 5000 miles or 1 year, whatver comes first __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-06-2018, 10:15 AM	#4
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	nope always taken my new cars to the dealer just to have the service records...now i bring my own oil and its only about $30-40 with filter instead of almost $100 like normally __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

06-06-2018, 10:56 AM	#10
Memphis SS Drives: 2017 SS A8 Hyper Blue/White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 1,874	Yes, Mobil 1 Oil Filter Socket AC filter from Amazon Capture Oil Pan and take used Oil to Auto Zone __________________ *2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue* *2011 Camaro 2SS* *2004 Corvette CE SOLD*

06-06-2018, 11:03 AM	#11
wrankin Camaros Of Northwest Ohio Drives: 2016 Black 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Perrysburg OH Posts: 878 View My Garage	Yes, I change my own oil, but I have not done so yet on this Camaro. I received two free oil changes since the dealership messed up my rocker on their lift. I tell everyone getting oil all over the garage floor helps keep me grounded. It is my ultimate goal to not get any on the floor. I should look into getting the shutoff valve to make it quick and easy. Bill __________________ 2023 2SS 1LE Red Hot 2016 2SS Black / Black & Arenaline Red (sold) 2023 GMC Canyon Denali 2013 2SS / RS - AGM / Jet Black (sold) 1970 1/2 Z/28 Classic Copper / Tan (sold many years ago)

06-06-2018, 10:23 AM	#7
DirectTo Drives: Sold! Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 105	I change all of our vehicles...ramps and Stahlbus valves make it a quick and no-mess process. With the Camaro I don’t trust the dealer not to tweak the body, and the Jeep dealer wants $120 for the wife’s Grand Cherokee. I can do both vehicles with factory filters and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum for that, lol.

06-06-2018, 10:31 AM	#8
HighIron Drives: 2024 2SS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: US Posts: 149	When I bought my first one I got 2 free service visits over two years. In order to stretch that I did the in-between oil changes myself. Haven't yet bought those special jack pads, so I used ramps, but I had to fabricate some wooden "pre-ramps" to allow the car to climb the ramps without the front fascia & air dam contacting the main ramps. While under there doing the oil change I also like to take the time for giving the underside a good looking over to make sure everything is sound...plus I like to do a little cleaning while I'm there. Going to have to get a set of pads for the new SS: pulling up slowly/gingerly on those ramps with a manual trans will create a LOT of clutch wear.

06-06-2018, 11:07 AM	#13
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	no....see fred at reverselogic..... http://www.reverselogic.us/stahlbus.html __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

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