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Genzl1rev · 07-07-2017, 03:34 PM

Hey Guys and Gals,

Do any of you recommend any quick oil change places?

I don't know if I want to by a Low Profile floor jack for $100 just to change the oil.
I know it's good for other things.

jayno20 · 07-07-2017, 03:38 PM

No. Just don't do that. It's always a mistake to use those places. Get a nice set of ramps and then you'll be set to do it yourself forever. You will regret it if you use a place like that.

ChibiBlackSheep · 07-07-2017, 04:24 PM

For how much that car cost, using one of those places that are notorious for ruining engines is just not worth it.

Teakwo23 · 07-07-2017, 06:51 PM

No way! Those places are a bunch of high school kids with 1 day of training.

jrhagen · 07-07-2017, 07:12 PM

Go ahead, roll the dice.

STUNNAH · 07-07-2017, 10:19 PM

At least use a dealer and tell the service manager you would like to observe the work, so that you can learn more about the car...When you're really checking their competence...

KaBoom1701 · 07-07-2017, 10:55 PM

Don't do it.

Do it yourself or follow STUNNAH advice above...

Genzl1rev · 07-08-2017, 12:44 AM

I just wanted to feel the heat of the flame. LOL

I respect your opinions.

My friend said he used this place and he recommended it.

I'm like...I don't think so, just didn't want to laugh in his face, like you guys are laughing in mine...LOL.

I took it to Chevy for the freebie last October, at around 14k.
It's at 18.7 now and it's barking at me to change it.

ok...I'm gonna do it my self.

Bought a set of low profile ramps.

I just need to get 8 qts of 5W-30 mobile 1. I saw 8.7-9 Qts. in a spec sheet.
And the Delco or Mobil filter.

I did read that on the 2014, you don't have to take off the shield...I hope that is correct.
Nope...I just read that it's a small access for the cat, or filter, but you still need to drain the oil.
So the deflector has to be R&R'd.

so that's about 30 Minutes to an hour crawling around on my back.
...
Yeah...It's about the satisfaction of changing my own oil.

MMM...Chevy...how much does that Oil change cost????

STUNNAH · 07-08-2017, 01:08 AM

I think my last change was $52.00 and some change...I only change the oil twice a year beginning of spring and late summer...I'm not a DIYer and have no shame in letting it be known...lol

lbls1 · 07-08-2017, 04:36 AM

Try to find a place with a oil change pit, and a place that uses top quality synthetic grades such as Mobil 1. Its important that you can observe the work when the car is being serviced, so keep this in mind.

jc615 · 07-08-2017, 04:46 AM

Buy the jack and do it yourself. It's an easy job have the jack for any other reason you need to get under the car.

But most importantly, don't forget jack stands

Inferno13 · 07-08-2017, 06:03 AM

Personally, I would not take any of my vehicles to one of those places. Too many horror stories.

Crash76 · 07-08-2017, 06:39 AM

Two Jacks, Two Jack Pads from zl1 addons,4 Jack Stands

And a small 1/4" impact with 10mm and T10 (i think)

1" socket for my KN filter

Amsoil Oil and a New KN Filter

Less than 30min...

Teakwo23 · 07-08-2017, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash76

Two Jacks, Two Jack Pads from zl1 addons,4 Jack Stands

And a small 1/4" impact with 10mm and T10 (i think)

1" socket for my KN filter

Amsoil Oil and a New KN Filter

Less than 30min...

👍🏻

07-07-2017, 03:34 PM	#1
Genzl1rev Drives: 2014 ZL1 RED HOT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 136 View My Garage	Fast Oil Change Places ??? Hey Guys and Gals, Do any of you recommend any quick oil change places? I don't know if I want to by a Low Profile floor jack for $100 just to change the oil. I know it's good for other things. __________________ Out of the Barn: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger H.O. >1985 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo > 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.4 24V 6M 2004 Mazda RX8 6M Touring >2008 Volvo S80 T5 AWD 2006 Volvo R60 AWD>2010 Acura ZDX Black (the Batmobile) 2Wheels:Kawi Eliminator>Honda CB1

07-07-2017, 04:24 PM	#3
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,097	For how much that car cost, using one of those places that are notorious for ruining engines is just not worth it. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

07-07-2017, 06:51 PM	#4
Teakwo23 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dunedin, FL Posts: 99	No way! Those places are a bunch of high school kids with 1 day of training. __________________ The Widow Maker 2014 ZL1, M6 Kooks LTs, Air Raid CAI, 2.55 upper pulley, D3 reservoir, Elite catch can, ID 850s, flex fuel, DMS auxiliary fuel pump, fasterproms tune

07-07-2017, 10:19 PM	#6
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	At least use a dealer and tell the service manager you would like to observe the work, so that you can learn more about the car...When you're really checking their competence... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

07-07-2017, 10:55 PM	#7
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Don't do it. Do it yourself or follow STUNNAH advice above... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

07-07-2017, 03:38 PM	#2
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	No. Just don't do that. It's always a mistake to use those places. Get a nice set of ramps and then you'll be set to do it yourself forever. You will regret it if you use a place like that.

07-07-2017, 07:12 PM	#5
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Go ahead, roll the dice.

07-08-2017, 12:44 AM	#8
Genzl1rev Drives: 2014 ZL1 RED HOT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 136 View My Garage	I just wanted to feel the heat of the flame. LOL I respect your opinions. My friend said he used this place and he recommended it. I'm like...I don't think so, just didn't want to laugh in his face, like you guys are laughing in mine...LOL. I took it to Chevy for the freebie last October, at around 14k. It's at 18.7 now and it's barking at me to change it. ok...I'm gonna do it my self. Bought a set of low profile ramps. I just need to get 8 qts of 5W-30 mobile 1. I saw 8.7-9 Qts. in a spec sheet. And the Delco or Mobil filter. I did read that on the 2014, you don't have to take off the shield...I hope that is correct. Nope...I just read that it's a small access for the cat, or filter, but you still need to drain the oil. So the deflector has to be R&R'd. so that's about 30 Minutes to an hour crawling around on my back. ... Yeah...It's about the satisfaction of changing my own oil. MMM...Chevy...how much does that Oil change cost???? __________________ Out of the Barn: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger H.O. >1985 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo > 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.4 24V 6M 2004 Mazda RX8 6M Touring >2008 Volvo S80 T5 AWD 2006 Volvo R60 AWD>2010 Acura ZDX Black (the Batmobile) 2Wheels:Kawi Eliminator>Honda CB1

07-08-2017, 01:08 AM	#9
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	I think my last change was $52.00 and some change...I only change the oil twice a year beginning of spring and late summer...I'm not a DIYer and have no shame in letting it be known...lol __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

07-08-2017, 04:36 AM	#10
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,031	Try to find a place with a oil change pit, and a place that uses top quality synthetic grades such as Mobil 1. Its important that you can observe the work when the car is being serviced, so keep this in mind. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

07-08-2017, 04:46 AM	#11
jc615 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro and Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 795	Buy the jack and do it yourself. It's an easy job have the jack for any other reason you need to get under the car. But most importantly, don't forget jack stands

07-08-2017, 06:03 AM	#12
Inferno13 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 38	Personally, I would not take any of my vehicles to one of those places. Too many horror stories.

07-08-2017, 06:39 AM	#13
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	Two Jacks, Two Jack Pads from zl1 addons,4 Jack Stands And a small 1/4" impact with 10mm and T10 (i think) 1" socket for my KN filter Amsoil Oil and a New KN Filter Less than 30min...