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Jalberdi99 · 10-03-2015, 10:31 AM

I know it's been posted before, but this for the new members. i have the 2 year free oil change for my car, today i had my second free oil change. after they brought the car around once they were "finished" i checked the oil right away and guess what? oil is low. i told my service guy about it and he said to drive up to the technicians shop and have this taken care off. when i got there i told the techs about it and they checked it. i asked them "how many quarts did you guys put in it" they replied with " 6 quarts" and im like " it takes 8 quarts, it's a V8" and then nothing but crickets. anyways, they put 2 more quarts in it and on my way i was. for those that have your dealer change your oil, please check the oil dipstick right away. i can not stress this enough. CHECK IT

rimhof · 10-03-2015, 10:36 AM

Unfortunately this happens all too often. I won't let anyone change my oil but myself.

PalmerGA · 10-03-2015, 10:38 AM

Good advice. Service centers work on a lot more V6s (6 quarts) than V8s (8 quarts). They probably have a tendency to have 6 quarts stuck in their brains when servicing Camaros. Gotta watch 'em. Always check the work they've done before leaving the lot.

drew peacock · 10-03-2015, 10:42 AM

i always change my oil and filter myself

also check the oil everytime i take it out...

jdrop01 · 10-03-2015, 10:44 AM

I also have the free 2yr maintenance but I refuse to take my car there for oil changes as I just know the tech's just don't care....It is sad but so many horror stories.

pickwithaustin · 10-03-2015, 10:58 AM

I have not done my own oil since the 1970's, because time is money, but I have two shops that I absolutely trust and have built a relationship with (plus get all labor at shop rate - which is 50% of what the public pays). It benefits to be a car guy and have relationships with businesses you trust. Dealer ONLY if warranty work.

GrandAmGT · 10-03-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Good advice. Service centers work on a lot more V6s (6 quarts) than V8s (8 quarts). They probably have a tendency to have 6 quarts stuck in their brains when servicing Camaros. Gotta watch 'em. Always check the work they've done before leaving the lot.

That's pretty sad. If a person doesn't have excellent attention to detail then he or she doesn't need to be a mechanic.

GMTool · 10-03-2015, 11:08 AM

This kind of stuff is just too crazy for me to understand, it just doesn't compute in my head. I wouldn't trust that service dept. to clean my windshield. If I owned a dealership and had this kind of stuff going on heads would be rolling. No excuse for this.

Bucci · 10-03-2015, 11:15 AM

Been changing my own from day one!

sdynak · 10-03-2015, 11:18 AM

What a shame.. that means they don't even bother to check the level

.. Why I do everything myself.. I know what goes in and how it gets done. "There is no such thing as a free lunch" so true..

CRF8 · 10-03-2015, 11:20 AM

be sure to slam them in the followup survey

Jalberdi99 · 10-03-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CRF8

be sure to slam them in the followup survey

Will do, can't wait for that

Avenging Orange · 10-03-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Good advice. Service centers work on a lot more V6s (6 quarts) than V8s (8 quarts). They probably have a tendency to have 6 quarts stuck in th.r brains when servicing Camaros. Gotta watch 'em. Always check the work they've done [I]beforears.beesI]leaving the lot.

This is very true. I also think that the fact anyone who offers free oil changes usually offer "up to 6 qts". Just read or listen to the adds.....they all say it. Its, I'm sure, a habit. I would just remind my dealer when I took it in that its a V8 and takes 8 qts. And of course...always check their work.

JLSuperfly · 10-03-2015, 12:06 PM

This happened to me too. Although I did not check the dipstick, I checked the receipt where it stated 6 quarts.

10-03-2015, 10:31 AM	#1
Jalberdi99 Drives: 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: @ ur moms house in VA Posts: 1,405	Dealer Oil change SMH I know it's been posted before, but this for the new members. i have the 2 year free oil change for my car, today i had my second free oil change. after they brought the car around once they were "finished" i checked the oil right away and guess what? oil is low. i told my service guy about it and he said to drive up to the technicians shop and have this taken care off. when i got there i told the techs about it and they checked it. i asked them "how many quarts did you guys put in it" they replied with " 6 quarts" and im like " it takes 8 quarts, it's a V8" and then nothing but crickets. anyways, they put 2 more quarts in it and on my way i was. for those that have your dealer change your oil, please check the oil dipstick right away. i can not stress this enough. CHECK IT __________________

10-03-2015, 10:38 AM	#3
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Good advice. Service centers work on a lot more V6s (6 quarts) than V8s (8 quarts). They probably have a tendency to have 6 quarts stuck in their brains when servicing Camaros. Gotta watch 'em. Always check the work they've done before leaving the lot. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-03-2015, 10:58 AM	#6
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I have not done my own oil since the 1970's, because time is money, but I have two shops that I absolutely trust and have built a relationship with (plus get all labor at shop rate - which is 50% of what the public pays). It benefits to be a car guy and have relationships with businesses you trust. Dealer ONLY if warranty work. __________________ --------------------------- 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

10-03-2015, 11:08 AM	#8
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	This kind of stuff is just too crazy for me to understand, it just doesn't compute in my head. I wouldn't trust that service dept. to clean my windshield. If I owned a dealership and had this kind of stuff going on heads would be rolling. No excuse for this. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

10-03-2015, 11:15 AM	#9
Bucci Bucci Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 190 View My Garage	Been changing my own from day one! __________________ Bucci

10-03-2015, 10:36 AM	#2
rimhof Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 117 View My Garage	Unfortunately this happens all too often. I won't let anyone change my oil but myself.

10-03-2015, 10:42 AM	#4
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	i always change my oil and filter myself also check the oil everytime i take it out...

10-03-2015, 10:44 AM	#5
jdrop01 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: May 2015 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 390	I also have the free 2yr maintenance but I refuse to take my car there for oil changes as I just know the tech's just don't care....It is sad but so many horror stories.

10-03-2015, 11:18 AM	#10
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	What a shame.. that means they don't even bother to check the level .. Why I do everything myself.. I know what goes in and how it gets done. "There is no such thing as a free lunch" so true.. __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS Last edited by sdynak; 10-03-2015 at 11:19 AM. Reason: typo

10-03-2015, 11:20 AM	#11
CRF8 Scenic City Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL-1 /1974 Firebird 400 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 578 View My Garage	be sure to slam them in the followup survey __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL-1, grey 1974 Firebird Formula 400, white https://www.facebook.com/groups/Camaro/ https://www.facebook.com/CRFinTN/?modal=admin_todo_tour

10-03-2015, 12:06 PM	#14
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	This happened to me too. Although I did not check the dipstick, I checked the receipt where it stated 6 quarts.