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Originally Posted by ~Stingray
Guy at work owns one. He has told me what it cost. And it's more than 400. A lot more.
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Looks like the filter is very easily accessible and there are a few cut outs that look like they could be for drain plugs a bit farther forward. Hopefully oil changes won't be too bad.
From the full under car view on the other thread it also looks like the black sheet is removable without too much trouble, so some other routine maintenance may not be bad.
From the full under car view on the other thread it also looks like the black sheet is removable without too much trouble, so some other routine maintenance may not be bad.
Last edited by CPhelps; Jul 23, 2019 at 08:07 AM.
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Forgot where I just read it, but the belt and plugs can be changed in car
Edit: in here https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...c8-lt2-engine/
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Forgot where I just read it, but the belt and plugs can be changed in car
Edit: in here https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...c8-lt2-engine/
Edit: in here https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...c8-lt2-engine/
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Forgot where I just read it, but the belt and plugs can be changed in car
Edit: in here https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...c8-lt2-engine/
Edit: in here https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...c8-lt2-engine/
Interesting that the oil fill tube has a "spill tray" with what appears to be an area for it to drain off on the outboard side. I.e. if you get sloppy filling oil maybe it will fall to the ground? Or, most likely get caught on the under-body panels. I'll keep using a funnel.
PS - No dipstick?
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Great article... thanks for sharing.
Interesting that the oil fill tube has a "spill tray" with what appears to be an area for it to drain off on the outboard side. I.e. if you get sloppy filling oil maybe it will fall to the ground? Or, most likely get caught on the under-body panels. I'll keep using a funnel.
PS - No dipstick?
Interesting that the oil fill tube has a "spill tray" with what appears to be an area for it to drain off on the outboard side. I.e. if you get sloppy filling oil maybe it will fall to the ground? Or, most likely get caught on the under-body panels. I'll keep using a funnel.
PS - No dipstick?
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No, the Lamborghini does not cost "several thousand" to change the oil. It's a $700 annual service in a Huracan, including picking the car up in an enclosed trailer 120 miles away, then delivering when the service is done. If you only want the oil changed it's roughly $400-500. Don't spout nonsense that you have no first hand knowledge of, it helps nobody.
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If chevy was really smart, theyd have designed it to be able to drop the whole engine/drivetrain with just a few bolts. Since everything is electronic, there should not be things like shift linkages to worry about etc. I wonder how the axel half shafts connect?
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