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Mando2776 · 10-23-2014, 10:45 PM

I want to ask how much does everyone here pay for oil changes, most interested on v8 models. Also what brand of oil u use. Thanks.

LimaCharlie · 10-23-2014, 11:10 PM

I've always done oil changes myself on my vehicles. There's nothing like the satisfaction that you did it yourself and knowing it was done right.

I think I pay around $60 for the 8 quarts of oil and oil filter for my Camaro. I get a 5-quart jug and then 3 individual quart bottles. I've always ran Mobil 1 5W-30 but I might try Mobil 1 Extended Performance on my next oil change. Extended Performance is supposed to break down less in higher oil temperatures. It's just extra insurance during high performance driving and idling in traffic during an Arizona summer.

Mando2776 · 10-23-2014, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

I've always done oil changes myself on my vehicles. There's nothing like the satisfaction that you did it yourself and knowing it was done right.

I think I pay around $60 for the 8 quarts of oil and oil filter for my Camaro. I get a 5-quart jug and then 3 individual quart bottles. I've always ran Mobil 1 5W-30 but I might try Mobil 1 Extended Performance on my next oil change. Extended Performance is supposed to break down less in higher oil temperatures. It's just extra insurance during high performance driving and idling in traffic during an Arizona summer.

Nice, thanks for the feedback.

Todd in Vancouver · 10-24-2014, 12:34 AM

Since I oversee a pile of stores I get to make sure my service is done the way I want mine and all our customers cars serviced to a very high standard. I use Pennzoil Ultra Pure Plus with a Napa Gold filter done at Midas Auto Service. Retail is aprox $120 with a complete car courtesy check and written report on all levels and fluid condition.

I push my car hard and my guys know that it has to be tip top.

Mando2776 · 10-24-2014, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd in Vancouver

Since I oversee a pile of stores I get to make sure my service is done the way I want mine and all our customers cars serviced to a very high standard. I use Pennzoil Ultra Pure Plus with a Napa Gold filter done at Midas Auto Service. Retail is aprox $120 with a complete car courtesy check and written report on all levels and fluid condition.

I push my car hard and my guys know that it has to be tip top.

Not bad at all, nice service.

07-SRT · 10-24-2014, 07:45 AM

Do my own changes. I changed the factory fill @1,800 with Mobil 1 5w-30 EP. I have always used mobil 1 since the late 80's and never had an engine failure, however after reading about all these after market cams failures and mobil1, I decide to research and the consensus seems Mobil1 isn't what it used to be and the EPA plays it part in that. The shop that tuned my car and is known for high HP builds recommended not to run Mobil1. I drained the Mobil 1 after 2,500 miles of use and it was jet black(not that necessary means anything) however I went with Castrol Edge 5w-30 with titanium this time based on UOA reports I have seen. It seems to get an oil that doesn't shear and has an HTHS around 3.5 with robust additive package is limited to European oils and or performance oils.

29er · 10-25-2014, 04:11 PM

i do it myself. mobil1 synt ,i trust. used it for 20 years. lately in my 2002 ws6. i was draining it at 2500miles.left it at 160k never had any problems.all my engines were stock. in the camaro except for k&n filter.. it's no big deal. so i guess i'll stay with them.

J-vette · 10-26-2014, 10:43 AM

Still on the fence if I want to take advantage of the 4 oil changes I get. After that I'm the only 1 doing oil changes.

SS Blinder · 10-26-2014, 11:06 AM

DIY here, mobil1 still. Debating on pennzoil platinum ultra pure.

acvc · 10-26-2014, 03:19 PM

Since Ive added a 2300 SLP supercharger , does the oil need to be changed more often?

Ragnar · 10-27-2014, 09:26 AM

DIY here with Redline. And before I install the oil filter, I fill it up with oil. I just feel better about doing my own service and it is so easy to do our these cars.

sbubbaklein · 10-27-2014, 11:14 AM

Mobil 1 here, change every 5k miles. I use my local Chevy dealership and a Mobil 1 oil change with tire rotate is $79. I don't have to worry about disposing of oil.

I have used Mobil 1 in all of my vehicles for years. Since many of my vehicles are driven infrequently, I believe Mobil 1 provides additional protection on start up.

sstephen17 · 10-27-2014, 01:54 PM

I usually change the oil on my vehicles myself but I plan on utilizing my 2 years of free maintenance. Got my first one done a few weeks ago.

redredrage · 10-27-2014, 10:34 PM

went for 80k dealer oil changes 5w30 M1 ($70)

Just converted to 10 min penzoil oil change. I put in penzoil 5w30 platnum ultra out the door for $97.... the engine seems like it has much more power on low end and is saving me fuel as advertised.

They gave me a $25 mail in rebate on next oil change...

View Poll Results: how do u change oil
Do it yourself	143	71.86%
Dealership	37	18.59%
Independent shop	14	7.04%
Lube stations	7	3.52%
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10-23-2014, 10:45 PM	#1
Mando2776 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 370	Oil change poll I want to ask how much does everyone here pay for oil changes, most interested on v8 models. Also what brand of oil u use. Thanks.

10-23-2014, 11:10 PM	#2
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I've always done oil changes myself on my vehicles. There's nothing like the satisfaction that you did it yourself and knowing it was done right. I think I pay around $60 for the 8 quarts of oil and oil filter for my Camaro. I get a 5-quart jug and then 3 individual quart bottles. I've always ran Mobil 1 5W-30 but I might try Mobil 1 Extended Performance on my next oil change. Extended Performance is supposed to break down less in higher oil temperatures. It's just extra insurance during high performance driving and idling in traffic during an Arizona summer. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

10-24-2014, 12:34 AM	#4
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Since I oversee a pile of stores I get to make sure my service is done the way I want mine and all our customers cars serviced to a very high standard. I use Pennzoil Ultra Pure Plus with a Napa Gold filter done at Midas Auto Service. Retail is aprox $120 with a complete car courtesy check and written report on all levels and fluid condition. I push my car hard and my guys know that it has to be tip top. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

10-24-2014, 07:45 AM	#6
07-SRT Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 713	Do my own changes. I changed the factory fill @1,800 with Mobil 1 5w-30 EP. I have always used mobil 1 since the late 80's and never had an engine failure, however after reading about all these after market cams failures and mobil1, I decide to research and the consensus seems Mobil1 isn't what it used to be and the EPA plays it part in that. The shop that tuned my car and is known for high HP builds recommended not to run Mobil1. I drained the Mobil 1 after 2,500 miles of use and it was jet black(not that necessary means anything) however I went with Castrol Edge 5w-30 with titanium this time based on UOA reports I have seen. It seems to get an oil that doesn't shear and has an HTHS around 3.5 with robust additive package is limited to European oils and or performance oils. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS Cam/Heads/FBO 498/447 SAE

10-25-2014, 04:11 PM	#7
29er Drives: 14 1LE Garage King Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MTL Posts: 1,519 View My Garage	i do it myself. mobil1 synt ,i trust. used it for 20 years. lately in my 2002 ws6. i was draining it at 2500miles.left it at 160k never had any problems.all my engines were stock. in the camaro except for k&n filter.. it's no big deal. so i guess i'll stay with them.

10-26-2014, 10:43 AM	#8
J-vette Drives: '14 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 486	Still on the fence if I want to take advantage of the 4 oil changes I get. After that I'm the only 1 doing oil changes.

10-26-2014, 11:06 AM	#9
SS Blinder Drives: 2011 SS (Sparrow Spearer???) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South of OKC, OK Posts: 707 View My Garage	DIY here, mobil1 still. Debating on pennzoil platinum ultra pure. __________________ Black magic woman, don't turn your back on me baby!

10-26-2014, 03:19 PM	#10
acvc ACVC Drives: 2017 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: League city Posts: 29	Since Ive added a 2300 SLP supercharger , does the oil need to be changed more often?

10-27-2014, 09:26 AM	#11
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	DIY here with Redline. And before I install the oil filter, I fill it up with oil. I just feel better about doing my own service and it is so easy to do our these cars.

10-27-2014, 11:14 AM	#12
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	Mobil 1 here, change every 5k miles. I use my local Chevy dealership and a Mobil 1 oil change with tire rotate is $79. I don't have to worry about disposing of oil. I have used Mobil 1 in all of my vehicles for years. Since many of my vehicles are driven infrequently, I believe Mobil 1 provides additional protection on start up. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

10-27-2014, 01:54 PM	#13
sstephen17 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS BRM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 215	I usually change the oil on my vehicles myself but I plan on utilizing my 2 years of free maintenance. Got my first one done a few weeks ago.

10-27-2014, 10:34 PM	#14
redredrage Drives: 2010 Camaro SS manual all stock Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 160	went for 80k dealer oil changes 5w30 M1 ($70) Just converted to 10 min penzoil oil change. I put in penzoil 5w30 platnum ultra out the door for $97.... the engine seems like it has much more power on low end and is saving me fuel as advertised. They gave me a $25 mail in rebate on next oil change...