Hey chevy recommends 5w30 mobil 1, but if you are changing the oil yourself what is the best oil filter to use on an 07. I read somewhere on the forums here that the filter changed for 07'. Just curious the closet store to me is advanced auto or napa. Would they have a filter that will fit the 07 c6 ls2? Thanks guys.

 

the new filter is the PF48 only place I could find one was at the dealer..not to expensive....oh and FWIW..BEFORE you drainthe oil..make sure you can loosen the filter...mine was so F#$%king tight I had to take it in and have the dealer remove it

 

If the regular filter wrench that fits on the end won't turn it (it probably will), try a strap wrench.

 

With a top quality Snap-On cap and this wrench setup, that filter's off in a few seconds:

 

I always fill the oil flilter with oil before I spin it on... the dealer will never do this for you....

 

Oil filters:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s t1552933054
From Bob Procter
Fram PH2849A
Purolator L20073
Wix 51083
PF 48 part # si 89017524

 

I like the NAPA filter, made by Wix.

 

My Autozone could not even order an AC/Delco PF48. He knew this instantly because he had to send a customer down to the Chevy dealership to get one.

O'Reilly's didn't have one in stock, but said we can order it. Warehouse in Nashville (Memphis?) has 250 and we can get it in two days.

I ordered 2, they were here in the two days, $6.69 each, keeping the receipt, when I'm ready to change it, I'll drop by WallyWorld and get the Mobil 1 jug. Use it and the quart I've got in the rear cubbyhole and buy a fresh quart for the cubby hole.

Document the date and milage on the receipts, drop these in the folder for the car, and I'm ready if GM wants to see them for future warranty work.

A little opinion here. I don't understand why people are questioning using Mobil 1 and AC/Delco filter. This is what GM recommends, the Mobil 1 is there right at Walmart and the PF48 is now becoming available at parts stores. Why look further. There is no question about 'meeting GM Specification xxxx'. Any failure on the motor is going to come from somewhere else, not Mobil-1 and PF48 usage, if the oil and filter has been changed according to the oil use indicator. With the oil change indicator coming in at 10,000 miles or so, we all know most of us are going to change it much, much sooner that this recommends.

 

Well I am thinking about changing mine myself, because my local stealership wanted almost 100 dollars.

 

I changed my oil and filter and it cost me about $35.00 and a half hour of my time. I liked doing the job myself knowing that when finished, it was done right and the oil level was exactly where it should be. I wrote about it a little while ago. Check this link and go for it.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1530446

 

Where do i get that setup ?

 

Call to be sure you get the proper one.:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog


Sears Craftsman for the T handle and extension.

 

The C6 oil change is one of the easiset I ever did.

 

Can the oil be changed the same on the C-6 as on the C-5 ? Car has to be level right ? As I understand it the oil drain plug location has changed to the side of the oil pan. Has this necessitated a change in procedure at all ?

 

I drive up onto ramps.Car is not level but plug is near the rear of the pan.I dont think this is a problem. The ProfMoriaty always has the best tools.

 

My local Chevy dealer caherges $15 PLUS the oil. I bring in Mobil 1 & a filter that I buy at Walmart... My dealer has a GREAT service deparment... Sales - That's another matter...

 

the '07 has the bypass valve located in the filter... '05 - '06 is in the engine block....

i believe right now the only place to get one is the dealer....

 

The OEM filter is $4.87ea. That's a small price to pay for "slam dunk" warranty protection.

 

Where can I find the written oil filter specification that insures "slam dunk" warranty protection?