Changing oil and filter

Camaro fanboy · 09-02-2021, 09:09 PM

well autumn is almost here so will be changing my oil and filter before i close it down for the winter.
just wondering if the filter change is as easy as it is on the gen5 camaro's?
plus what size the drain plug bolt is?
i know our cars have a under tray.does that need removing to change the oil and filter?
cheers

ifound1dollar · 09-02-2021, 09:43 PM

Same, actually, I like to change my oil once the monitor gets to ~20% and/or before winter.

It’s honestly easier than the gen 5s IMO, the 6s have a canister filter which I feel is much easier to work with. I should note that I have a V6, but I don’t think there’s much difference between the 6 and 8 except for the filter part # and oil volume (someone correct me if I’m wrong). The drain plug is 13mm if I remember correctly, and you shouldn’t have to remove anything on the underside of the car. The plug and filter are easily accessible.

arpad_m · 09-02-2021, 10:21 PM

No need to remove the tray, the filter is an easy to handle screw-on type, you can remove it by hand or using a 74mm 15-flute oil filter wrench.

Drain plug size is M12x1.75 mm, and you might want to consider this valve plug to make oil changes easier and less messy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AMXATSC

Camaro fanboy · 09-03-2021, 07:04 AM

cheers fellas.
i got this oil filter. i think it's correct.
MOBIL 1 ok?

arpad_m · 09-03-2021, 01:04 PM

Filter's good. Mobil1 dexos 2 full synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-40 will be fine, though it isn't the only option.

Camaro fanboy · 09-03-2021, 09:14 PM

cheers dude.
i always have used mobil 1 and never had a problem.
takes a lot more oil than the gen5 doesn't it?. 10 liters?

Nitefall17 · 09-03-2021, 09:53 PM

10 quarts

arpad_m · 09-03-2021, 10:11 PM

Yup, 10 quarts (9.45 liters).

Camaro fanboy · 09-03-2021, 10:53 PM

thanks lads

SSUNDVL · 09-04-2021, 09:09 PM

How much does 10 qts oil run in Sweden?

Camaro fanboy · 09-05-2021, 07:36 AM

about 130 USD. everything is expensive here.
loaf or normal bread almost 4 USD.

SSUNDVL · 09-05-2021, 10:20 AM

Ouch that is expensive but I was thinking it could be more. At least you have some killer roads to enjoy the Camaro on.

Camaro fanboy · 10-05-2021, 11:15 AM

all went well. old filter was a bitch to get off though
did the new ac delco filter up 3 quarters turn from when it first bit.
mobil 1 esp oil 5w30 and now i feel good. always like to know what oil my cars have in them

PhotoGuy · 10-12-2021, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro fanboy

about 130 USD. everything is expensive here.
loaf or normal bread almost 4 USD.

LOL Got you beat in Canada engine oil from the GM Dealer is $24.93 a litre and rear diff oil is $35.00 a litre CDN

09-02-2021, 09:09 PM	#1
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	Changing oil and filter well autumn is almost here so will be changing my oil and filter before i close it down for the winter. just wondering if the filter change is as easy as it is on the gen5 camaro's? plus what size the drain plug bolt is? i know our cars have a under tray.does that need removing to change the oil and filter? cheers __________________

09-02-2021, 10:21 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,478 View My Garage	No need to remove the tray, the filter is an easy to handle screw-on type, you can remove it by hand or using a 74mm 15-flute oil filter wrench. Drain plug size is M12x1.75 mm, and you might want to consider this valve plug to make oil changes easier and less messy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AMXATSC __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-03-2021, 07:04 AM	#4
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	cheers fellas. i got this oil filter. i think it's correct. MOBIL 1 ok? __________________

09-03-2021, 01:04 PM	#5
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,478 View My Garage	Filter's good. Mobil1 dexos 2 full synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-40 will be fine, though it isn't the only option. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-03-2021, 09:14 PM	#6
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	cheers dude. i always have used mobil 1 and never had a problem. takes a lot more oil than the gen5 doesn't it?. 10 liters? __________________

09-02-2021, 09:43 PM	#2
ifound1dollar Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS Hyper Blue A8 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 31	Same, actually, I like to change my oil once the monitor gets to ~20% and/or before winter. It’s honestly easier than the gen 5s IMO, the 6s have a canister filter which I feel is much easier to work with. I should note that I have a V6, but I don’t think there’s much difference between the 6 and 8 except for the filter part # and oil volume (someone correct me if I’m wrong). The drain plug is 13mm if I remember correctly, and you shouldn’t have to remove anything on the underside of the car. The plug and filter are easily accessible.

09-03-2021, 09:53 PM	#7
Nitefall17 Drives: Camaro 1SS A8 Vert Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Tx Posts: 303	10 quarts

09-03-2021, 10:11 PM	#8
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,478 View My Garage	Yup, 10 quarts (9.45 liters). __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-03-2021, 10:53 PM	#9
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	thanks lads __________________

09-04-2021, 09:09 PM	#10
SSUNDVL Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 149	How much does 10 qts oil run in Sweden?

09-05-2021, 07:36 AM	#11
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	about 130 USD. everything is expensive here. loaf or normal bread almost 4 USD. __________________

09-05-2021, 10:20 AM	#12
SSUNDVL Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 149	Ouch that is expensive but I was thinking it could be more. At least you have some killer roads to enjoy the Camaro on.

10-05-2021, 11:15 AM	#13
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	all went well. old filter was a bitch to get off though did the new ac delco filter up 3 quarters turn from when it first bit. mobil 1 esp oil 5w30 and now i feel good. always like to know what oil my cars have in them __________________

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