Where do you get your oil changed?
02-13-2011, 07:52 PM
#21
Drifting
02-13-2011, 08:07 PM
#23
Hi everybody,
I know this may sound like a silly question but where do you go get your oil changed at for your Vette? Do you take your Vette to the dealership for this service? How much do they charge for an oil change if you do go to the dealership? Does anybody use Jiffy Lube or another express lube type place?
I live in Atlanta and we have some Corvette shops that specialize in Vettes that I might use if something major breaks. Thanks in advance!!
I know this may sound like a silly question but where do you go get your oil changed at for your Vette? Do you take your Vette to the dealership for this service? How much do they charge for an oil change if you do go to the dealership? Does anybody use Jiffy Lube or another express lube type place?
I live in Atlanta and we have some Corvette shops that specialize in Vettes that I might use if something major breaks. Thanks in advance!!
02-13-2011, 08:07 PM
#24
I'll be doing my first oil change this summer; I would rather do it myself than trust anyone else to do it...for you guys that change your own oil, do you have any ramp suggestions and how do you reset your oil life remaining on the dic?
02-13-2011, 08:17 PM
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Wal-Mart Super Center. The one I go to gets plenty of performance/luxury vehicles in for oil changes so I trust them with my Z06. Never had issues with an over or under fill and the employees I've spoken to all seemed to know their stuff.
Would I take my car to just any Wal-Mart? No. Scope out the places close to you and with minimal effort you can find a good place.
Would I take my car to just any Wal-Mart? No. Scope out the places close to you and with minimal effort you can find a good place.
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02-13-2011, 08:49 PM
#30
Le Mans Master
BTW...
I have a somewhat steep driveway so I can use regular ramps put on the driveway (small end at the top by the wheels, similar to the pic only back wheels are still on the flat part of the garage floor) and just drive out onto them. Very easy for me to do and is essentially level while I drain it.
I have a somewhat steep driveway so I can use regular ramps put on the driveway (small end at the top by the wheels, similar to the pic only back wheels are still on the flat part of the garage floor) and just drive out onto them. Very easy for me to do and is essentially level while I drain it.
02-13-2011, 08:52 PM
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02-13-2011, 09:05 PM
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I take it to my Chevy dealer. He charges $89, but usually has some kind of promotion or discount going on.
I have a GMPP on my Vette. If the tech sees a problem or if I am having a problem, the tech can repair it while my car is there.
I have a GMPP on my Vette. If the tech sees a problem or if I am having a problem, the tech can repair it while my car is there.
02-13-2011, 09:06 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
I do All my own oil/filter changes. At least that way i know it's done right. I Don't trust Anyone or Any shop to work on my cars. Way to many horror stories from other people with their experiences.
Not hard to do on a Vette. I made a couple of ramps out of wood and also have a couple of low profile jacks.
Not hard to do on a Vette. I made a couple of ramps out of wood and also have a couple of low profile jacks.
Agreed.
And if your arms are long enough, I don't even have to jack up the car. I can do it by just turning the wheel out of the way and using extensions.
02-13-2011, 09:09 PM
#37
Melting Slicks
BTW...
I have a somewhat steep driveway so I can use regular ramps put on the driveway (small end at the top by the wheels, similar to the pic only back wheels are still on the flat part of the garage floor) and just drive out onto them. Very easy for me to do and is essentially level while I drain it.
I have a somewhat steep driveway so I can use regular ramps put on the driveway (small end at the top by the wheels, similar to the pic only back wheels are still on the flat part of the garage floor) and just drive out onto them. Very easy for me to do and is essentially level while I drain it.
My driveway is very similar and use those exact ramps. The air damn drags a little on it but no harm done. Gives just enough room to get underneath and do it myself.
In fact- just did mine today, then did my daughters car next and I am quite proud to report that for probably the first time ever.... not a drop spilled anywhere on the concrete or down my hands, then the forearm, to the elbow, which is generally par for the effort
When nobody is looking, I'll go dump some of the old oil under my "***** for a neighbor" and maybe he'll think it's leaking out of his precious 'beemer'!! This idiot can't even spell "oil" much less do it. He asks to 'borrow' a plain ole screwdriver' every now and then. God knows what he may be attempting to do with it...
02-13-2011, 09:09 PM
#38
Drifting
I picked a local "quickie" lube joint that had nothing but college-aged gearheads working there. Whenever I pull up with the major cam lope and open pipes, all other customers move to the back of the list and the whole crew works to change the oil in NZYCAR.
Can't get better than that - the very attention and care I would give without having to actually do it.
Can't get better than that - the very attention and care I would give without having to actually do it.
02-13-2011, 09:13 PM
#39
Racer
DIY with Race Ramps (no air dam drag) on an inclined driveway (to keep it level). Drive on, take care of job, drive off. The last few times I took any vehicle of mine that required 4 or 5 full quarts and a half quart, they overfilled it. 
Also, when you DIY, you can add new oil to the new filter before spinning it on. It's perfectly vertical on the Vette so the filter easily keeps in all the oil. Don't have to do that, but I like not hearing that metal-on-metal grind for a split-second on first start-up.
Also, when you DIY, you can add new oil to the new filter before spinning it on. It's perfectly vertical on the Vette so the filter easily keeps in all the oil. Don't have to do that, but I like not hearing that metal-on-metal grind for a split-second on first start-up.
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