1st Oil Change?
10-02-2009, 04:24 PM
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1st Oil Change?
Hi,
Getting ready to do my first oil change (@650 miles) and wanted to know how many quarts an '09 base coupe takes? I think I'll stick with the book and go with Mobil 1 5w-30 with a Mobil 1 filter. Does anyone know the model number for the Mobil 1 filter?
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Jeffrey
Getting ready to do my first oil change (@650 miles) and wanted to know how many quarts an '09 base coupe takes? I think I'll stick with the book and go with Mobil 1 5w-30 with a Mobil 1 filter. Does anyone know the model number for the Mobil 1 filter?
Thanks,
Jeffrey
10-02-2009, 04:43 PM
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Mobil M1-113 for your 09. Oil capacity should be in your owners manual.
10-02-2009, 04:49 PM
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Thanks, I looked in the manual and did not see the oil filter model number or number of quarts for a Z51. Do you know where it is in the manual?
I also did a quick search and did not find this info. I must not be using an appropriate search phrase.
Best regards,
Jeffrey
10-02-2009, 04:57 PM
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Hi,
Thanks, I looked in the manual and did not see the oil filter model number or number of quarts for a Z51. Do you know where it is in the manual?
I also did a quick search and did not find this info. I must not be using an appropriate search phrase.
Best regards,
Jeffrey
Thanks, I looked in the manual and did not see the oil filter model number or number of quarts for a Z51. Do you know where it is in the manual?
I also did a quick search and did not find this info. I must not be using an appropriate search phrase.
Best regards,
Jeffrey
http://www.chevrolet.com/assets/pdf/...tte_owners.pdf
10-02-2009, 05:36 PM
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Thank you for your assistance!
Best regards,
Jeffrey
10-02-2009, 05:45 PM
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10-02-2009, 06:01 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
The way I'm doing it:
First change with 75% life remaining
Second change with 50% life remaining
Third change with 25% life remaining
After that, follow the OLI down to near 0
10-02-2009, 06:07 PM
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But you won't convince the people who are convinced otherwise, so let it go. They will post comments like CHEAP INSURANCE, etc. etc. Whatever, it's their money to WASTE......
10-02-2009, 06:21 PM
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10-02-2009, 06:22 PM
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I bought my Vette in 6/09 but the build date was 6/08, so I think I better do it. What do you think?
Aren't you suppose to change Mobil 1 every 12 months?
Best regards,
Jeffrey
10-02-2009, 07:30 PM
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Melting Slicks
You are correct. The manual indicates to change the oil once a year regardless.
"However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset."
Page 5-26
Last edited by bimmerborn; 10-02-2009 at 07:33 PM.
10-02-2009, 09:57 PM
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It can't hurt anything to change it. I do think that it is a little bit excessive but I'm sure the ExxonMobil employees & stockholders here on the forum will be happy.
10-02-2009, 10:11 PM
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Do it now...get all that machining junk out of your engine. And use the manual as an estimate of the oil quantity, but for the final top-off, the dipstick should be the final word. After running the engine and letting it sit for an hour, the oil level should be at the top line on the 'stick.
