Oil change kit
01-27-2019, 05:04 PM
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Chevy dealer. The oil is not widely available yet.
01-27-2019, 05:32 PM
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01-27-2019, 09:00 PM
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01-27-2019, 09:03 PM
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GM drain plugs have a rubber gasket as an integral part of the drain plug. No replacement necessary. Only metal rings like those on Hondas etc need replacing.
01-28-2019, 12:04 PM
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In 58 years of owning cars I haven't had a car that required replacing the washer on the oil drain bolt. Never had a leak.
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01-28-2019, 12:07 PM
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Ok, good to know. I appreciate the help guys. I have only owned German cars with metal drain plus and crush washers, and those definitely required the crush washers to be replaced (in fact the OEM kits, had the crush washers in them).
The issue I am having is the dealers are not able to find this new 0-40w oil. Is there a specific dealer that you guys have worked with who is familiar with the ZR1 who will get me the right oil and the filter?
Thank you
The issue I am having is the dealers are not able to find this new 0-40w oil. Is there a specific dealer that you guys have worked with who is familiar with the ZR1 who will get me the right oil and the filter?
Thank you
01-28-2019, 12:38 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'22-'23
My dealer had to order it, got it overnight though. They may want to use the older European Formula 0W-40 which is better oil IMO but not what GM recommends now.
01-28-2019, 12:45 PM
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01-28-2019, 01:18 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'22-'23
Mobil 1 ESP Formula 0W-40 (dexos2) green label
ACDelco UPF-64R
PN-12667194
ACDelco UPF-64R
PN-12667194
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01-28-2019, 01:50 PM
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UPF-48 isn't the "best filter" for other C7s. You want the UPF-64
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZPAK4Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00? ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZPAK4Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00? ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is confusing as there is a UPF64R and a PF64, different part numbers.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forum..._AC_Delco_UPF6
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01-28-2019, 02:03 PM
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GM has used both... for awhile C6s came with the 48, but everything I've read says the 64 allows more oil flow and it's the filter that came on mine and what the dealer has always sold me as the proper filter. If you search on here you'll see 99% of people go with the 64 and there's a thread comparing the 48 to the 64.
01-28-2019, 09:28 PM
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Most of the cars I own have oil drain plug washers that are normally replaced at oil change (07 Infinity, 02 Subaru, 08 Maxima, 85 Corvette, 18 Audi A8). The only 2 cars I have that do not require this are the 16 CTS-V and 19 ZR-1. interestingly, they both use the same drain plug, with integrated rubber washer, although I keep extra ones on hand and change them every several oil changes just in case.
01-31-2019, 01:32 PM
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I got 2 spare oil drain plugs and my lord are those huge and beefy
I have never seen such a massive oil plug before. Gives me confidence though My previous cars either had much smaller drain plugs or truly plastic ones that weren't very confidence inspiring.
I have never seen such a massive oil plug before. Gives me confidence though My previous cars either had much smaller drain plugs or truly plastic ones that weren't very confidence inspiring.