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Cambull11 · 03-28-2011, 01:25 AM

So this is going to be my first time changing my oil in my '11 SS/RS LS3.

What is the best oil i can get?

What is the best filter i can get?

SSMOKINHOT · 03-28-2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpizzle007

search my friend. there are threads that already cover this.

Cambull11 · 03-28-2011, 10:43 PM

I'm sure there are but i just want a quick answer.

Capthowdy · 03-28-2011, 10:44 PM

can of worms my friend....I use RP in EVRYthing....

Cbrenthus · 03-28-2011, 11:26 PM

Mobil 1 regular, not extended performance
Napa gold oil filter

Don't know your prior oil changing experience, but a good tip is to wear disposable latex gloves. Not only do they help keep your hands clean, but they help prevent burns in that if you get some hot oil on your hand, you can take the glove off quickly

Cambull11 · 03-29-2011, 05:10 PM

Thanks, cbrent. I don't have time to search so I appreciate the reply

Cbrenthus · 03-29-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDUDB07

Thanks, cbrent. I don't have time to search so I appreciate the reply

No problem, I know what a pain searching these threads can be. I also added a magnet drain plug from advance auto parts with my first change. I'm pretty OCD with my vehicles, and alot of people will argue the different brands of oil, but I've always used mobil 1 exclusively, and it's the factory fill, so why mess with it

Oh, and 5w30 is the weight to use.

Cambull11 · 03-29-2011, 11:43 PM

ok sweet, whats the magnet drain plug for? Im only 22 and not this is a big step up from my Chrysler crossfire i had.

Cbrenthus · 03-30-2011, 03:19 AM

The magnet drain plug collects metal shavings as they pass by in the oil pan. It's not something you absolutely need, but every little bit helps.

What exactly is your oil changing experience? If little, here are some more tips:

Too loose is better than too tight! You are better off leaking some oil than stripping something. For the oil filters, I crank them by hand only, using a clean latex glove which gives me added grip. Sometimes a need a wrench to get them off, though, but rarely. For the drainplug, snug is the best term I can come up with. After the bolt gets tight, I put my hand over the center of the ratchet, not the end of the handle, this gives less torque, and I tighten the bolt that way. Remember, you can always tighten it more if it leaks, but you can't tighten it less if it strips!

Make sure to put some oil on the oil filter gasket

Make sure the oil filter gasket comes off with the old filter.

Go get some rhino ramps 8000lbs. I've been changing my own oil for 15 years with jacks and stands, and only tried the ramps with this car. Wow, that is sooo much easier and I wish somone would have told me years ago!

Once again, let me know what experiance you have changing oil and I'll see what other tips I can think of!

KidCaMaRo48 · 04-04-2011, 12:17 AM

Hey guys.. question I just got my 2010 camaro 1LT RS summit white in june 2010 it's now apr 4 I just got 3,800 miles on it and still haven't changed the oil should I do it now or can I wait until 4k or 4500 miles???

OUR72GTO · 04-04-2011, 01:43 AM

Here we go again....

y2k king · 04-04-2011, 07:22 AM

Cincy10SSRS · 04-04-2011, 09:46 AM

Slightly off topic but how do you "document" changing your oil yourself as far as trying to comply with all warranty requirements?

y2k king · 04-04-2011, 10:08 AM

dates, mileage and fluids receipts. after all these years, i've never needed em.

03-28-2011, 01:25 AM	#1
Cambull11 Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mansfield, tx Posts: 166 View My Garage	DIY Oil Change So this is going to be my first time changing my oil in my '11 SS/RS LS3. What is the best oil i can get? What is the best filter i can get?

03-28-2011, 10:44 PM	#4
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	can of worms my friend....I use RP in EVRYthing.... __________________ THE "MENACE"

04-04-2011, 01:43 AM	#11
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	Here we go again.... __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

04-04-2011, 07:22 AM	#12
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	__________________ 10/28/2010 got it

04-04-2011, 10:08 AM	#14
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	dates, mileage and fluids receipts. after all these years, i've never needed em. __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

03-28-2011, 10:43 PM	#3
Cambull11 Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mansfield, tx Posts: 166 View My Garage	I'm sure there are but i just want a quick answer.

03-28-2011, 11:26 PM	#5
Cbrenthus Drives: 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 516	Mobil 1 regular, not extended performance Napa gold oil filter Don't know your prior oil changing experience, but a good tip is to wear disposable latex gloves. Not only do they help keep your hands clean, but they help prevent burns in that if you get some hot oil on your hand, you can take the glove off quickly

03-29-2011, 05:10 PM	#6
Cambull11 Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mansfield, tx Posts: 166 View My Garage	Thanks, cbrent. I don't have time to search so I appreciate the reply

03-29-2011, 11:43 PM	#8
Cambull11 Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mansfield, tx Posts: 166 View My Garage	ok sweet, whats the magnet drain plug for? Im only 22 and not this is a big step up from my Chrysler crossfire i had.

03-30-2011, 03:19 AM	#9
Cbrenthus Drives: 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 516	The magnet drain plug collects metal shavings as they pass by in the oil pan. It's not something you absolutely need, but every little bit helps. What exactly is your oil changing experience? If little, here are some more tips: Too loose is better than too tight! You are better off leaking some oil than stripping something. For the oil filters, I crank them by hand only, using a clean latex glove which gives me added grip. Sometimes a need a wrench to get them off, though, but rarely. For the drainplug, snug is the best term I can come up with. After the bolt gets tight, I put my hand over the center of the ratchet, not the end of the handle, this gives less torque, and I tighten the bolt that way. Remember, you can always tighten it more if it leaks, but you can't tighten it less if it strips! Make sure to put some oil on the oil filter gasket Make sure the oil filter gasket comes off with the old filter. Go get some rhino ramps 8000lbs. I've been changing my own oil for 15 years with jacks and stands, and only tried the ramps with this car. Wow, that is sooo much easier and I wish somone would have told me years ago! Once again, let me know what experiance you have changing oil and I'll see what other tips I can think of!

04-04-2011, 12:17 AM	#10
KidCaMaRo48 Drives: 2010 V6/RS summit white Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Queens Posts: 1	Hey guys.. question I just got my 2010 camaro 1LT RS summit white in june 2010 it's now apr 4 I just got 3,800 miles on it and still haven't changed the oil should I do it now or can I wait until 4k or 4500 miles???

04-04-2011, 09:46 AM	#13
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	Slightly off topic but how do you "document" changing your oil yourself as far as trying to comply with all warranty requirements?

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