cgladish

while I would agree that an oil change is probably the easiest maintenance you can do, that doesn't mean that everyone knows how.
I consider this "baby-steps", and if some one is asking for advice, or direction, that is step #1. let's keep this hands on approach going!
let's not discourage some one, who's looking to get their hands dirty!
let go of your pent up knowledge!
it wont be too long until no one, will be able to even check the air in their tires!

WA 2 FST

6.5 qts per the owner's manual... if you have the manual, it will give you all the specifications, including the recommended oil and filter (which, if you want to use different brands, then you can at least use what is in the manual to cross-reference).

xcaliber501

We all learn by doing. I do not believe anyone is inherently unable to do learn how to do something. If you are willing to take the time to learn how, you will learn how. It's just that easy

96GS#007

Buy 6 and then add until you see it's "full" on the dipstick. Might (and most likely will) be less than 6. Who knows...depending on how well you drain it, it may be less than 5. Also don't forget to pre-fill the filter before installing it.

You never EVER just blindly fill based on what's in a manual

Tefer

Thanks, I have been having my dealer change oil. They have been putting in 6 quarts and its always a 1/4 to 3/8 in above the full mark on the dipstick. I think I'm going to start changing my own from now on. on pre-filling the filter.

BadAV

Yep, they inspected those 27 things so they could tell you one or two of them were bad, even though they weren't, to create additional profits. It's the oldest scam there is.

On the 2 or 3 rare occasions I have paid someone to change my oil (didn't feel like rolling around on a cold garage floor when it was 0 degrees F outside), they hated me because I maintain my vehicles and they couldn't find anything wrong. It didn't keep them from trying to upsell a useless fuel system cleaning treatment.

ben z

What's wrong with using a torque wrench on an oil plug, assuming you know the proper torque spec and how to use the wrench? Lots of us Porsche owners use an aftermarket magnetic plug which calls for 19 lb/ft. There have been many cases where people took them to a dealer and they torqued it to 37 lb/ft which is the spec for the OEM plug...and ended up having to drill it out next time. Typically at dealers it's a novice kid, not a master mechanic, who is given the job of changing oil. I've seen them use an air impact wrench to tighten an oil plug too.

windyC6

Yea....absolutely nothing wrong with using a T-wrench on the bolt, provided of course you know how to use it. And of course you have room under the car to swing it.

Racer1735

I took a day of vacation from work and changed the oil in my 2005 C6 yesterday. Very simple job, with the biggest chore being jacking the car up and setting it on lift stands (I also changed the tranny and differential fluids). The oil took maybe 35 minutes. All told, the total time spent on the jobs was 4 hours, but I take my time on certain projects, too.

Dutch08

In my opinion, change your own oil <period end of sentence>

Change your own oil not for the cost savings, but for the DIY. As your experience increases you'll do more and more of your own work.

My personal goal is to do 100% of my own work on my corvette. That's not to brag but to say this:

If you do your own work you will:

• Have incredible sense of accomplishment
• You'll know if the work was done to your standards
• You'll know the quality of the parts that you used.
• You will save money

So in short, if you are out of warranty, change your own oil and attempt to do anything else that needs to be done. This forum is an incredible source of information. Be sure to post what you did to help the next guy/gal.

cgladish

couldn't agree more! having said that, I haven't changed my own oil in probably 30yrs. but I will say that starting with oil changes, led to basic tune-ups, brake work, engine rebuilds, clutch R & R's.
over the years I've done less & less. last big project was converting my '98 Z28 from auto to manual ( not a good starting point for budding mechanics ). along with no longer having a garage to work in ( condo ), I've been relying on local trusted shops.
not sure what the future holds for the current generation, but I see less & less of people wanting to get their hands dirty.
hope I'm wrong though.

LowRyter

I go to the local oil change place. I have no way to get under a C6.

I only change oil on my motorcycles and adjust valves, minor maintenance, etc.

WA 2 FST

No, but you _buy_ and _expect_ to fill what the manufacturer recommends.

If you're "full" by adding less than 5 or 6, then you didn't drain it right to begin with.

windyC6

Sure you can wait for several hours while more old oil drains out....but you ain't never gonna get every last drop of old oil out. To many nooks & crannies that hold a teaspoon or two. Drain it till the drip slows to about every 10 - 15 seconds and then close her up and fill it till it reads full on da stick. Then drive it for a while and re-check and fill as required, if any. Me thinks these oil threads are really getting way to techno bound with way too much information overload.....

Must_Have_Z

Here's how I do my Z06.

Turbo6TA

This is but another example of a new member coming here and asking a very simple question ... Then getting lots of help from everyone here ... However, the OP don't even come back to the thread he started 5 days ago ... Not even to say "thanks" for all the info he has been provided.

Seems to be happening alot here lately (usually with very new / very low post members).

BadAV

And your point is?

This is a public forum and people are free to post all the stupid questions they want. You, in turn, are free to skip reading them.

Turbo6TA

It's called 'manners'

Tefer

Actually, and this is just my opinion. He didn't say anything about a stupid question. He said a simple question.And I believe his point is that if someone asks a question.Simple, stupid or what ever and others are considerate enough to answer the question. Then the person asking should be considerate enough to acknowledge with some sort of a response.

Turbo6TA

Tefer .....

Exactly

Just my opinion