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myold88 · 10-07-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Trob85

Pull the valve cover and don't change your oil anymore.

X2- Buy a $40,000 car and and change your own oil. Makes no sense to me...

1FASTZ · 10-07-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

X2- Buy a $40,000 car and and change your own oil. Makes no sense to me...

The difference is that the OP recognized the screw up and is trying to fix it. Take it somewhere else and they could have made the same mistake and not told anyone about it or tried fixing it. Changing oil these days isn't about saving money. It's bonding with you car and knowing that it was done right.

CamaroCracka · 10-07-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Just take the valve cover off

+1

myold88 · 10-07-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

The difference is that the OP recognized the screw up and is trying to fix it. Take it somewhere else and they could have made the same mistake and not told anyone about it or tried fixing it. Changing oil these days isn't about saving money. It's bonding with you car and knowing that it was done right.

I bond with my car every time I drive it, wash it, detail and wax it, etc.
The rest I leave to a professional. Life's too short imo.

CamaroCracka · 10-07-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

X2- Buy a $40,000 car and and change your own oil. Makes no sense to me...

Your confidence in others to take care of your car is misplaced

the OP should learn from this and continue to expand his maintenance skills

Emig5m · 10-07-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

The difference is that the OP recognized the screw up and is trying to fix it. Take it somewhere else and they could have made the same mistake and not told anyone about it or tried fixing it. Changing oil these days isn't about saving money. It's bonding with you car and knowing that it was done right.

Well said and not to mention not letting mechanics get your vehicle all greasy and dirty inside or them quik lube places trying to sell you every fluid flush and a bunch of other crap every time you go there. I had a drain bolt stripped by a shop and then they had to sell me a heli coil kit. And who knows if they actually put the oil you want in there or not. I personally got tired of all the scamming and greasy door handles and steering wheels. It's faster for me to change my own oil in the driveway than go drive somewhere and wait in line anyway....plus it's super easy to do, why pay anyone to do it? Heck, if they dropped foil in there they probably wouldn't even say anything...

Pcschwenke · 10-07-2014, 07:27 PM

I'd try to find the foil like others mention above.

Changing oil is not hard. Although I know of several people who had their engines ruined from professionals that forgot to put in the plug. Mine will not go to the dealer for oil or quick change company.

BFASTNOTLAST · 10-07-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Just take the valve cover off

^^^^^^^^^^

Demon War Horse · 10-07-2014, 07:45 PM

Should just be in the valve cover... Start there.

pickwithaustin · 10-07-2014, 07:45 PM

Had my oil changed by "professionals" once (Trans Am) and was flagged down a few miles away by other motorists who saw a trail of fluid coming from behind me. Turned out the oil changer knocked a transmission line out. Could have easily destroyed my tranny.

It's not hard to change your oil - does not require "professionals." I don't do my own because I don't have time to, but surely there's nothing "professional" about doing a car oil change.

ChrisBlair · 10-07-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

X2- Buy a $40,000 car and and change your own oil. Makes no sense to me...

...equating the cost of the vehicle with whether or not to change your own oil makes no sense to me. 400,000 bucks, 40,000 bucks or 400 dollars, it's his car.

1 bad azz ls3 · 10-07-2014, 07:50 PM

remove the valve cover if you didn't run the car most likely its right there.

Evergreen6 · 10-07-2014, 08:01 PM

Did you get it out yet?

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Originally Posted by myold88

X2- Buy a $40,000 car and and change your own oil. Makes no sense to me...

It takes me longer to drive to a dealer/ oil change shop than it does for me to change it myself. I guess I value my time more than the convenience of having someone else do it for me!

RedRaven · 10-07-2014, 08:01 PM

The oil drainage paths in these engines are HUGE. Chances are it will wash down into the pan. The oil pickup to the oil pump has a large screen over it. It will stay in the pan or stick to the inside of the sump somewhere until someone removes the oil pan. If it disintegrates enough to get through the screen it will get caught in the filter as designed. Drive the car and change the oil every 3000 to 5000 miles as most do. Don't flame me. Unless you're going to drive at the ragged edge every day keep on cruisin'.

10-07-2014, 07:45 PM	#23
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10-07-2014, 07:45 PM	#24
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Had my oil changed by "professionals" once (Trans Am) and was flagged down a few miles away by other motorists who saw a trail of fluid coming from behind me. Turned out the oil changer knocked a transmission line out. Could have easily destroyed my tranny. It's not hard to change your oil - does not require "professionals." I don't do my own because I don't have time to, but surely there's nothing "professional" about doing a car oil change. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

10-07-2014, 08:01 PM	#28
RedRaven Drives: 2012 2SS M6 CRT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alachua, Fl Posts: 251	The oil drainage paths in these engines are HUGE. Chances are it will wash down into the pan. The oil pickup to the oil pump has a large screen over it. It will stay in the pan or stick to the inside of the sump somewhere until someone removes the oil pan. If it disintegrates enough to get through the screen it will get caught in the filter as designed. Drive the car and change the oil every 3000 to 5000 miles as most do. Don't flame me. Unless you're going to drive at the ragged edge every day keep on cruisin'. __________________ 2012 2SS M6 CRT SOLD! - - 1983 Berlinetta, 305HO, Comp 235 cam, shorties First real car: 1968 Malibu, '67 283, Canary yellow

10-07-2014, 07:27 PM	#21
Pcschwenke Drives: 2012 2LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 46	I'd try to find the foil like others mention above. Changing oil is not hard. Although I know of several people who had their engines ruined from professionals that forgot to put in the plug. Mine will not go to the dealer for oil or quick change company.

10-07-2014, 07:50 PM	#26
1 bad azz ls3 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york Posts: 292 View My Garage	remove the valve cover if you didn't run the car most likely its right there.