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Yellojacket · 10-29-2014, 08:13 PM

I have a SS so I'm not familiar with the engine configuration on the 6.. but Apparently the new Canyon/Colorado trucks have the same V-6 as the Camaro. Just wondering how hard it is to access the filter/drain plug for oil changes? I'd rather not have to take it to a garage and have to have it on a lift and all that crap just for access to the filter and such. My old Dakota I can just lay on the ground, no jack, shimmy underneath and get to the filter and plug without too much problem.

KeepItShut · 10-29-2014, 08:50 PM

Not difficult at all. The filter is in the engine compartment, though.

MagnumForceGB · 10-29-2014, 09:03 PM

LLT/LFX engine oil filters are on top of the engine.

Yellojacket · 10-31-2014, 04:41 PM

Thanks

PalmerGA · 11-03-2014, 07:47 PM

To answer your question... unless you are only 8 to 10 inches thick, you will need to elevate your Camaro to get under it enough to drain the oil and fit a drain pan under there. Ramps will do.

I used to have a 2012 1LT.

45thCamaro · 11-03-2014, 08:49 PM

The filter is right on top I think it's like 24mm or 32mm to remove the filter cap.

rtcat600man · 11-04-2014, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45thCamaro

The filter is right on top I think it's like 24mm or 32mm to remove the filter cap.

24 mm

MagnumForceGB · 11-04-2014, 08:10 AM

Also, use a torque wrench when putting it back on, I think it is 18 ft-lbs.

Mouse6.2 · 11-04-2014, 08:23 AM

GM must not have thought the oil filter location out very well on this 3.6 since it is a cartridge filter for the most part on the Camaro and CTS. But on our Acadia's it is a spin on and in a PITA location if you want to try and change it out hot, since the cat is right there above it, you just about roast your arms getting to the filter. I don't see why they didn't just keep it a cartridge on the Acadia and other LAMDA platform vehicles.

10-29-2014, 08:13 PM	#1
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	V-6 guys. Oil change question I have a SS so I'm not familiar with the engine configuration on the 6.. but Apparently the new Canyon/Colorado trucks have the same V-6 as the Camaro. Just wondering how hard it is to access the filter/drain plug for oil changes? I'd rather not have to take it to a garage and have to have it on a lift and all that crap just for access to the filter and such. My old Dakota I can just lay on the ground, no jack, shimmy underneath and get to the filter and plug without too much problem.

10-29-2014, 09:03 PM	#3
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	LLT/LFX engine oil filters are on top of the engine. __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

11-03-2014, 07:47 PM	#5
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	To answer your question... unless you are only 8 to 10 inches thick, you will need to elevate your Camaro to get under it enough to drain the oil and fit a drain pan under there. Ramps will do. I used to have a 2012 1LT. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

11-04-2014, 08:10 AM	#8
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	Also, use a torque wrench when putting it back on, I think it is 18 ft-lbs. __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

10-29-2014, 08:50 PM	#2
KeepItShut Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 394	Not difficult at all. The filter is in the engine compartment, though.

10-31-2014, 04:41 PM	#4
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	Thanks

11-03-2014, 08:49 PM	#6
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	The filter is right on top I think it's like 24mm or 32mm to remove the filter cap.

11-04-2014, 08:23 AM	#9
Mouse6.2 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 NPP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 340	GM must not have thought the oil filter location out very well on this 3.6 since it is a cartridge filter for the most part on the Camaro and CTS. But on our Acadia's it is a spin on and in a PITA location if you want to try and change it out hot, since the cat is right there above it, you just about roast your arms getting to the filter. I don't see why they didn't just keep it a cartridge on the Acadia and other LAMDA platform vehicles.