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Nice to have a filter wrench, as well. Even if properly put on--hand tight, they seem to get tighter with age. Changes on both of my C6s were easy, plug and filter right there. I use Rhino Ramps and they do the job. Have 5 free ones on the '18, so won't worry about it for 2 years.
Once you get the car off the ground, it literally is 15-20 mins taking your time (really taking your time). I end up wiping down the undercarriage while I'm under there letting the oil drain... I'm in no hurry.
But it is a very simple job. I do agree about the filter wrench to loosen the filter, but that is not a big deal, either.
On the C6s I've owned... 15mm socket for drain plug.
If you have ramps and your car is not lowered, then that's the way to go to get it in the air. I have to jack it up, so I use "jacking pucks" which are easily available through forum distributors. (or you can use hockey pucks from the local sporting goods store).
Low profile jack, jacking pucks, wrench set and a filter wrench and you have it. Even if you didn't have those things, I would stay out of the dealership.
If you need to ask how to change the oil, I'd suggest taking to someone and paying them.
If that were the case, none of us would have ever changed our own oil. We all had to ask someone how, or watch someone do it before we did it the first time.
On their first Vette, a lot of new owners think the car is radically different from other GM products, so are a bit hesitant to do their own work. Then, they find out it is a pretty basic vehicle....very fast, and lots of fun, but not greatly different than a Silverado or Tahoe. Okay, maybe a bit harder to get under...
What’s involved with changing the oil on my 2005 what tools will I need. Is it worth it or should I just take it to the dealer.
Everyone--almost everyone--has given you good advice on the oil change. I will give you advice on something else...it is not at all necessary to take your Vette to a dealer for ANYTHING. Most people on the forum avoid dealers like the plague.
On a typical '05 taken in for an oil change, most dealers will also tell you you need to change trans fluid, rear end fluid, flush the radiator, and you need new shocks. They hardly make a dime on a simple oil change, so they have to sell you stuff you may, or may not, need to come out ahead.
Find an independent American repair shop that has a good reputation, and try them for repairs. With few exceptions, the dealer is not your friend on any vehicle out of warranty.
I've learned over the years that there are some folks who just shouldn't try to work on their own vehicles. When someone asks how to change the oil, that is usually the first clue. No offense meant, but some people just aren't mechanically inclined, and if this is the case, I'd encourage you to let someone else do it for you.
A good example of this would be one case I know of where someone tried to use a torque wrench on an oil plug and stripped out the engine casing on a 25K motorcycle. These are the kind of folks who would be better off taking it in and getting the oil changed.
So yes, if you have to ask how to do something as basic as changing the oil, you might want to think twice about it.
I've learned over the years that there are some folks who just shouldn't try to work on their own vehicles. When someone asks how to change the oil, that is usually the first clue. No offense meant, but some people just aren't mechanically inclined, and if this is the case, I'd encourage you to let someone else do it for you.
A good example of this would be one case I know of where someone tried to use a torque wrench on an oil plug and stripped out the engine casing on a 25K motorcycle. These are the kind of folks who would be better off taking it in and getting the oil changed.
So yes, if you have to ask how to do something as basic as changing the oil, you might want to think twice about it.
Best advice yet.
To the OP, if you really want to do this and learn to do other small repairs on your car, post up in your local regional section of the forum. There are plenty of owners who would be more than willing to show you the ropes. The gearhead community is a great one, and I for one really enjoy helping people learn how to work on their own cars.
I used to change the oil in my lawnmowers, but for $65, I let my dealer change the oil in my Vettes. He also checked 27 things about the car for no additional charge.
Much easier now cause most cities have re-cycle centers that take the old oil. For a few years there it was hard to get rid of the old stuff so you wound up putting it somewhere you shouldn't have..... I remember when the Auto Zones and like places said they would take it. but when you took it in there you would get a dirty look....
If I can do it then anybody can do it - I don't like going to the dealer for anything because they are always trying to insult my intelligence, plus here you have to book an appointment and spend 1-2 hours of your time waiting. Kind of convenient to do in my garage at my own preferred time.
If I can do it then anybody can do it - I don't like going to the dealer for anything because they are always trying to insult my intelligence, plus here you have to book an appointment and spend 1-2 hours of your time waiting. Kind of convenient to do in my garage at my own preferred time.
In my own garage it takes about as much time as it would to drive somewhere to get my oil changed. (Not to mention ---- google youtube vids on cheap oil change scams. )
Besides nothing like DIY for satisfaction and knowing exactly the quality of the work and products.
Forgot to mention the free oil drop off is across the street from my house.
Originally Posted by Dutch08
In my own garage it takes about as much time as it would to drive somewhere to get my oil changed. (Not to mention ---- google youtube vids on cheap oil change scams. )
Besides nothing like DIY for satisfaction and knowing exactly the quality of the work and products.
Originally Posted by Mad*Max
If I can do it then anybody can do it - I don't like going to the dealer for anything because they are always trying to insult my intelligence, plus here you have to book an appointment and spend 1-2 hours of your time waiting. Kind of convenient to do in my garage at my own preferred time.
Forgot to mention the free oil drop off is across the street from my house.
Yea most auto parts places take used oil. The Z06 oil change is a little more of a process, but all in all they are easy. Be a lot easier with a lift, but a jack and jack stands is how it will be for now.
11-13-2017, 09:36 AM
C6 oil change how easy is it.
I remember when the Auto Zones and like places said they would take it. but when you took it in there you would get a dirty look....
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