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I hope that GM will let the user do his own oil changes. For example on my Mini the manual says it should be done by Mini dealer. They try to make it hard to do your own oil changes, for example
The manual won't even tell you how much oil is required for a change
Resetting the oil life indicator is a big secret you have to push several undocumented buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, then getting to one service indicator to another is a different undocumented button, then when you get to the oil service lamp you have to hold another button for a period of time.
Getting the oil filter out is a pita, you have to remove the window washer fluid container, then use a multi-angled wrench to loosen the oil cap the squeeze out the cap which contains the filter. After that reverse the process.
Just an example, it seem that most auto manufacturers are supporting their dealer by making it almost impossible to do your oil maintenance.
Last edited by LawrenceFromTorrance; 09-19-2018 at 07:15 PM.
Mid-Engine cars are harder to work on, I have owned 6 of them. My AC compressor went bad on my Audi R8 and my engine had to be pulled out to fix a 700 dollar part. I have a video of an engine removal in an R8, it’s a lot of work & shows how difficult ME”s can be when major work is needed. Hopefully GM does a better job than Audi did when it comes to serviceability. The large rear lid when open looks to give us a lot of accessibility to the motor.
I hope that GM will let the user do his own oil changes. For example on my Mini the manual says it should be done by Mini dealer. They try to make it hard to do your own oil changes, for example
The manual won't even tell you how much oil is required for a change
Resetting the oil life indicator is a big secret you have to push several undocumented buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, then getting to one service indicator to another is a different undocumented button, then when you get to the oil service lamp you have to hold another button for a period of time.
Getting the oil filter out is a pita, you have to remove the window washer fluid container, then use a multi-angled wrench to loosen the oil cap the squeeze out the cap which contains the filter. After that reverse the process.
Just an example, it seem that most auto manufacturers are supporting their dealer by making it almost impossible to do your oil maintenance.
If it's anything like my F430 was once you get the aero panel removed that covers most of the bottom of the car, almost everything is accessible. The only thing I could see that might be a PITA is the serpentine belt change. On the F430 the drain plug and oil filter were an easy reach. Since the Corvette will be serviced by Chevy dealers, I'm going to assume (we know happens) that the engineers will attempt to make the general service items accessible.
You can look to other ME cars for guidance.
1- 2005 NSX valve adjustment...lay on top of engine.
2- Ferrari 360...removal access panel behind seats
3- Other Italian...removeable inner fender liners
4- Gallados...9 or so engine oil drain plugs
5 - Other Ferrari..easily removable rear bumpers
6 - Testarossa..engine, rear suspension, trans, cradle lower out of the as a unit.
(easy, but need specialized tools, and adds extra 8 or so hours to each job)
It could very well be the design of ME means the mechanic must be
in good physical shape, with strength and flexibility.
Perhaps the reason for the OP question, can they DIY.
It is certainly possible that dropping the engine with cradle is a maintenance possibility.
No one knows for sure right now...I wouldn't worry.
Mid-Engine cars are harder to work on, I have owned 6 of them. My AC compressor went bad on my Audi R8 and my engine had to be pulled out to fix a 700 dollar part. I have a video of an engine removal in an R8, it’s a lot of work & shows how difficult ME”s can be when major work is needed. Hopefully GM does a better job than Audi did when it comes to serviceability. The large rear lid when open looks to give us a lot of accessibility to
What is different between the R8 and a Gallardo? I personally replaced the A/C compressor in my Gallardo and you can do it without removing the engine.
09-19-2018, 07:14 PM
How easy to do your own maintanance on a C8
