First Oil Change
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2003
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From: North Augusta, SC
Re: First Oil Change (DezertPhox)
Sorry, guys, I can't find my manual. How many quarts of oil is needed?
Another great $5 investment is a magnetic oil drain plug from your local GM dealer. Part #24100042
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Slidell La
Re: First Oil Change (markcz)
:flag Let the oil drain for 20 or so minutes to fully drain. Also make sure the chassy level. I have been doing mine since new. told the wifey.. I plan to buy / trade for new vet w/427 when available. She said :sleep: :sleep: :sleep: not until I have all new furniture, She just got new kitchen for the price of a vet.. :rant: ..
Still w/ 99 nassau blue 3.42
Still w/ 99 nassau blue 3.42
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: One Hour From Boston!
Re: First Oil Change (jimcork1)
1. Drive the front of the car onto Rhino Ramps, turn off, leave in 1st, set emergency-brake.
2. Pull the filter.
3. Pull the drainplug.
4. Jack up the rear with an hydrualic jack so the rear is slightly higher than the front. Use a 10 pound barbell weight between the jack and the aluminum crossmember.
5. Remove filler cap and let drain. I usually let it sit over night but I'm cooky. :crazy:
6. Fill the new filter with Mobil1. Attach to car.
7. Replace drainplug.
8. Add Mobil1 and replace filler cap.
9. Drop rear of car (gently) and get the jack out of the way.
10. Start car, put in reverse, drive off ramps.
11. Reset Oil Life Monitor.
12. Have a nice day! :thumbs:
2. Pull the filter.
3. Pull the drainplug.
4. Jack up the rear with an hydrualic jack so the rear is slightly higher than the front. Use a 10 pound barbell weight between the jack and the aluminum crossmember.
5. Remove filler cap and let drain. I usually let it sit over night but I'm cooky. :crazy:
6. Fill the new filter with Mobil1. Attach to car.
7. Replace drainplug.
8. Add Mobil1 and replace filler cap.
9. Drop rear of car (gently) and get the jack out of the way.
10. Start car, put in reverse, drive off ramps.
11. Reset Oil Life Monitor.
12. Have a nice day! :thumbs:
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Midlothian Texas
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Re: First Oil Change (BIG Dave)
5. Remove filler cap and let drain. I usually let it sit over night but I'm cooky.
BD,
I don't know about the cooky part, but your sure a lot more patient than me. :cheers:
[Modified by Dugmole, 7:04 PM 6/20/2003]
BD,
I don't know about the cooky part, but your sure a lot more patient than me. :cheers:
[Modified by Dugmole, 7:04 PM 6/20/2003]
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Joined: Dec 2001
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From: MI
Re: First Oil Change (DezertPhox)
You shouldnt change oil until the oil moniter light comes on. Mobil 1 takes longer to break in an engine due to lower friction. You need to change your mind about changing oil every 2-3000 miles the new oils are much better than the older. ;)
Pro
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Upper Marlboro MD
Re: First Oil Change (redvett01)
You shouldnt change oil until the oil moniter light comes on. Mobil 1 takes longer to break in an engine due to lower friction. You need to change your mind about changing oil every 2-3000 miles the new oils are much better than the older. ;)
Racer
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Stockbridge GA
Re: First Oil Change (PBEY)
6.5 qts. to refill with filter per sm. (Mobile 1 filter - #M107, about $11 @ Autozone) Delco ultraguards too hard to find unless you want to order one. The Mobile 1 filter is a premium filter well.
Pro
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From: Upper Marlboro MD
Re: First Oil Change (PBEY)
Sir Sel do you have the problem thats been discussed on the forum with having to add oil between oil changes?
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: HI
Re: First Oil Change (Sir Sel)
Here is my 2 cents. After changing your filter filled with engine oil, disable the ignition/fuel system and crank the engine (won't start) for not more than 10 seconds and watch your oil pressure gauge until it registers pressure. Restore the ignition/fuel system and start up the car. By doing this, you are priming (prelube) the engine.
Race Director
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From: Guelph, Ontario
Re: First Oil Change (DezertPhox)
If I had a C5, I'd use 7 quarts of Redline 5w30, along with a K&N HP1007 oil filter. Change it every 5-6k and you'll get an extremely long life out of that LS1/LS6.
[Modified by Patman, 7:17 AM 6/21/2003]
[Modified by Patman, 7:17 AM 6/21/2003]