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From: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Oil change question
Going to do the oil change on my C5 coupe myself this year (read the threads about the right procedure), but had one question - after I change the oil, should I start the car up and let it idle until it fully warms up (start it to get everything properly lubed, and then let it warm up fully to burn off any acids) (or alternatively, not start the car at all).
Any advice would be really appreciated.
Cheers
Jason
Any advice would be really appreciated.
Cheers
Jason
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From: salem OR
Originally Posted by JasonS
Going to do the oil change on my C5 coupe myself this year (read the threads about the right procedure), but had one question - after I change the oil, should I start the car up and let it idle until it fully warms up (start it to get everything properly lubed, and then let it warm up fully to burn off any acids) (or alternatively, not start the car at all).
Any advice would be really appreciated.
Cheers
Jason
Any advice would be really appreciated.
Cheers
Jason
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From: Mustang OK
2003 GM Service Manual, page 6-195 (excerpt from Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement > Installation Procedure):
6. Fill the engine with the approximate amount and type of oil. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid on page 0-36 and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations on page 0-36 in Maintenance and Lubrications.
7. Run the engine for 3 minutes.
8. Raise the vehicle.
9. Thoroughly inspect the oil filter and oil pan drain plug area for leaks.
10. Allow the engine to cool for a minimum of 3 minutes.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Check the engine oil level.
13. Top-off the engine oil to the full mark on the oil level indicator (dipstick), if necessary.
7. Run the engine for 3 minutes.
8. Raise the vehicle.
9. Thoroughly inspect the oil filter and oil pan drain plug area for leaks.
10. Allow the engine to cool for a minimum of 3 minutes.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Check the engine oil level.
13. Top-off the engine oil to the full mark on the oil level indicator (dipstick), if necessary.
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