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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-04-2026, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 492
Posted By Rich292
I always do my oil checks before starting a ride,...

I always do my oil checks before starting a ride, so the car has normally sat overnight, if not longer. When I do occasionally check during rides at gas stops I haven't noticed any appreciable...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-04-2026, 06:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 492
Posted By Rich292
Question about potential oil overfill

I have a 2023 SS with about 3500 miles on the current oil. A few weeks ago I noticed that it was reading about 9.25 quarts (about 1/4 the way up the hatched area on the diptstick). For reference,...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 11-19-2025, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By Rich292
Can that stuff be removed? Is it a silicone that...

Can that stuff be removed? Is it a silicone that you could cut with a wire or separate and then clean up to rebond?


I'm sure it will hold the flares on, but you need to be able to remove the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-29-2025, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,115
Posted By Rich292
I think the suggestion for the alignment is a...

I think the suggestion for the alignment is a good one. But, if you had the steering rack replaced it's likely that the dealer had to remove and reinstall quite a few components in the suspension to...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 10-02-2025, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By Rich292
If you are looking aftermarket and want to keep...

If you are looking aftermarket and want to keep the same feel of the car, you might look at Vorshlag. They offer a few different kits using Motion Control Suspension (3 kits with varying prices...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-19-2025, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Posted By Rich292
The posted thread from Bumbleboy92 is correct. ...

The posted thread from Bumbleboy92 is correct.


If you're in the sport mode on your car, one tap of the traction control button turns off traction and leaves stability control on in it's normal...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 09-10-2025, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,964
Posted By Rich292
I would highly recommend AGAINST using an AC...

I would highly recommend AGAINST using an AC Delco PF64 filter. The filter used to be one I was comfortable putting on my car, but I will no longer use them under any circumstances.


I've...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 08-25-2025, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,046
Posted By Rich292
I have mixed feelings about the GT350. ...

I have mixed feelings about the GT350.


The car is a mix of character from other cars. From the few I test drove, they seemed like a middle ground between a Porsche and my 5th gen Z/28. The...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-15-2025, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,447
Posted By Rich292
There's nothing really wrong with the 5W30 oil as...

There's nothing really wrong with the 5W30 oil as long as you aren't tracking it. If you do decide to do a track day, then yes, you will definitely need to flush it and use a 40 or 50 weight oil. ...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 08-11-2025, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By Rich292
There is no single best oil for your car. Rather,...

There is no single best oil for your car. Rather, there's lots of good options.

While you're under warranty, just go ahead and use the dexosR rated oils. There are three of them, all from Mobil...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-20-2025, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 949
Posted By Rich292
Thank you. I appreciate the photos and help. ...

Thank you. I appreciate the photos and help.

I had the car redone. The only potential issue I see now is that I still have a small gap between the lip of my fender and my fender liner. I've...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-20-2025, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 949
Posted By Rich292
Thank you for the photos and help. Just a...

Thank you for the photos and help.

Just a quick follow up, it looks like in your 3rd and 4th photos there is a little gap between the plastic fender liner and the lip of the fender. Mine has no...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-02-2025, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 949
Posted By Rich292
Request for Help and Photos After Bodywork Repair

I recently had to have a minor bodywork repair done to my Z/28, and I will be taking the car back to the shop because there are some items that weren't fixed correctly.

I am wondering if anyone...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-02-2025, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By Rich292
The bumper listed for the Z/28 is a different...

The bumper listed for the Z/28 is a different part. I just had to have a repair done on the front of my car and the shop wasn't able to get a new bumper cover. So apparently it is specific.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 06-27-2025, 01:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,352
Posted By Rich292
There are quite a few differences in those oils. ...

There are quite a few differences in those oils. How much they matter is a different story.

Mobil 1 Supercar 5W50 is the newest of those oils and is specified for the new C8 Z06. I don't have...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 06-16-2025, 05:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,217
Posted By Rich292
That's not a bad choice for an oil, but there are...

That's not a bad choice for an oil, but there are a couple things you could probably look at or alter that might be helpful to you.

First, ACEA A3/B4 or C3 are going to have the HTHS over 3.5. ...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-03-2025, 06:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,902
Posted By Rich292
The answer to your question is...it depends. ...

The answer to your question is...it depends.

Mostly it depends on your driving conditions.

The reason there is an oil change time limit is mostly because the oil additive package is being...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-31-2025, 01:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,217
Posted By Rich292
You might want to look at that case of oil or...

You might want to look at that case of oil or whatever oil you are using now a little more closely.

Going to the 15W is probably fine if you aren't experiencing very cold temperatures. 15W is...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-31-2025, 01:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By Rich292
So, for the V6 engine, as far as I know, that's...

So, for the V6 engine, as far as I know, that's supposed to take 5W30. Any 5W30 dexos1 oil will be fine for that car. The dexosR type oils are only required in the V8 models.

However, if you...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-31-2025, 01:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,217
Posted By Rich292
There are several oil filters that I think are...

There are several oil filters that I think are good. The important thing is just to use a quality brand that you like and that does NOT have that little flange/spout type of center hole and that has...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-30-2025, 12:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,217
Posted By Rich292
I am not so sure this is a safe assumption to...

I am not so sure this is a safe assumption to make.

Even within the broad categories of oil, there is a lot of difference. That’s why we have all these different specifications, weights, and...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-30-2025, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,928
Posted By Rich292
Definitely do NOT do an intake valve cleaning. ...

Definitely do NOT do an intake valve cleaning.

I've looked at a number of forum posts about intake valve deposits on these engines, including the nearly identical truck engines.

Lots of...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-30-2025, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,173
Posted By Rich292
Thank you for this. Even researching the forum...

Thank you for this. Even researching the forum posts, it's unclear what you're really supposed to do.

This also makes sense based on my driving. I've never had a pre-facelift car, but I can...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-29-2025, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,173
Posted By Rich292
One thing I am confused on, what is the correct...

One thing I am confused on, what is the correct temperature for setting the fluid level on the 10 speed? I specifically have a 2023 10 speed SS 1LE.

Weber Auto, which is a very reliable...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-28-2025, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,778
Posted By Rich292
I already wrote this up for another oil question...

I already wrote this up for another oil question on the general section of the forum for alternatives to the Supercar oil, but I am reposting it here since it might be helpful to some people.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-28-2025, 09:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,217
Posted By Rich292
Short answer to your question would be to look...

Short answer to your question would be to look for an oil with the appropriate weight and that has both an API SP or SQ rating and an ACEA A3/B4 or C3 rating. Appropriate weight would be generally...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 11-10-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,211
Posted By Rich292
Lifting questions

Hey everyone,



I've been searching the forum for a few answers, but I haven't found exactly the information I was looking for as of yet. If these questions have been answered, please direct...
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