10-29-2014, 08:13 PM | #1 |
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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.
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10-29-2014, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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Not difficult at all. The filter is in the engine compartment, though.
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10-29-2014, 09:03 PM | #3 |
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LLT/LFX engine oil filters are on top of the engine.
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10-31-2014, 04:41 PM | #4 |
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Thanks
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11-03-2014, 07:47 PM | #5 |
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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.
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11-03-2014, 08:49 PM | #6 |
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The filter is right on top I think it's like 24mm or 32mm to remove the filter cap.
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11-04-2014, 04:43 AM | #7 |
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24 mm
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11-04-2014, 08:10 AM | #8 |
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Also, use a torque wrench when putting it back on, I think it is 18 ft-lbs.
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11-04-2014, 08:23 AM | #9 |
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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.
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