Oil Fill funnel for LT1, L86/3 and/or EcoTec Engines

Z0Tex · 07-03-2019, 10:38 AM

When I had my 1LE at the dealer for its second free oil change, I noticed the tech that was performing the work had a particular funnel that screwed in place where the fill cap goes. I believe it had a bit of an angle to it to. He was able to screw the funnel in in place of the oil cap, start pouring in a bottle of M1 0w-40, and let the bottle sit in the funnel to finish draining. No mess, no fuss, and it worked like a charm. I didn't get the chance to ask him where he got the funnel. He appeared to be the only one using it at the time.

Does anyone know about this style of funnel or where I could pick one up? The ones I see online (like at Amazon) usually state that they dont fit the 5.3 Ecotec V8's (L83), which I would assume have the same oil fill caps & threads as the L86's and LT1's. If one that works for our LT1's would also work for the 2.5L N/A Ecotec or the 1.4L Turbo Ecotec (Trax), that would be a bonus too. Any ideas?

kropscamaro16 · 07-03-2019, 10:39 AM

never seen anything like that before

Trochoidal · 07-06-2019, 01:35 AM

Thanks for sharing. Is this what you saw the tech using?

https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-8702.../dp/B0771KVLF3

Gunkk · 07-06-2019, 04:41 AM

I use the top of a 2 liter bottle and then put a standard aluminum funnel nested inside it. The 2l stays put and holds the metal funnel at just the right angle.

Works perfectly.

Allez · 07-06-2019, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Thanks for sharing. Is this what you saw the tech using?

https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-8702.../dp/B0771KVLF3

Nice find. I'll have to give that a try. I use 5 quart oil containers, looks like the opening is a lot bigger than my current funnel so I should be able to pour the oil in more quickly.

vtirocz · 07-06-2019, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Thanks for sharing. Is this what you saw the tech using?

https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-8702.../dp/B0771KVLF3

That looks like it will work well with the angle of the fill cap on the LT1. My current filling solution is not as elegant. I think it's probably worth the $18.

Z0Tex · 07-08-2019, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Thanks for sharing. Is this what you saw the tech using?

https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-8702.../dp/B0771KVLF3

Pretty damn close, if not it exactly. The top portion of the tech's funnel was blue. I'm not sure how well this funnel will work with a 5 qt jug, but it should hold 1 qt bottles with no problem.

I re-read all of the reviews of these and decided to try this one anyway. The MotivX people say they are working on an adapter to fix the angle issues on the 5.3 and 6.2 V8's. I ordered it this weekend and it should be here today. I'll try to snap a pic or two of it on my car this evening to see if 1. it fits, and 2. how bad the angle is.

https://www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools-...YEKDMBA8M2MFQY

Chutzpah · 07-09-2019, 04:01 PM

Yes, there’s a bit of an angle issue... I slide different oil fill funnel inside and that modifies the angle for a smooth pour.

breakskeet · 07-09-2019, 04:25 PM

Mine is the same but the top is blue. Works great. Little bit of an angle issue with the 5qt jugs but you can pour the oil in pretty quickly.

RLem619 · 07-11-2019, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z0Tex

Pretty damn close, if not it exactly. The top portion of the tech's funnel was blue. I'm not sure how well this funnel will work with a 5 qt jug, but it should hold 1 qt bottles with no problem.

I re-read all of the reviews of these and decided to try this one anyway. The MotivX people say they are working on an adapter to fix the angle issues on the 5.3 and 6.2 V8's. I ordered it this weekend and it should be here today. I'll try to snap a pic or two of it on my car this evening to see if 1. it fits, and 2. how bad the angle is.

https://www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools-...YEKDMBA8M2MFQY

This is the one I have and it works great. Haven't tried the 5qt jugs, but no issues with the 1qt's.

NobleSS · 07-14-2019, 08:36 AM

I have used this before works great. Lisle makes other ones also.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-19342-M...ateway&sr=8-48

Trochoidal · 07-20-2019, 09:00 AM

Well this is a good demonstration!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FAhheAUmr/

DaveD81 · 07-24-2019, 10:54 AM

Some people must have a lot of disposable income, congratulations and God bless you all.
Personally I’ve been using the same $.99 automatic transmission funnel for the past 40 years and I’m happy with it.

07-03-2019, 10:38 AM	#1
Z0Tex @texan.1le Drives: '18 Camaro 1SS 1LE, PDR Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 182	Oil Fill funnel for LT1, L86/3 and/or EcoTec Engines When I had my 1LE at the dealer for its second free oil change, I noticed the tech that was performing the work had a particular funnel that screwed in place where the fill cap goes. I believe it had a bit of an angle to it to. He was able to screw the funnel in in place of the oil cap, start pouring in a bottle of M1 0w-40, and let the bottle sit in the funnel to finish draining. No mess, no fuss, and it worked like a charm. I didn't get the chance to ask him where he got the funnel. He appeared to be the only one using it at the time. Does anyone know about this style of funnel or where I could pick one up? The ones I see online (like at Amazon) usually state that they dont fit the 5.3 Ecotec V8's (L83), which I would assume have the same oil fill caps & threads as the L86's and LT1's. If one that works for our LT1's would also work for the 2.5L N/A Ecotec or the 1.4L Turbo Ecotec (Trax), that would be a bonus too. Any ideas? __________________ '18 1SS 1LE - "Mongoose" '15 Malibu 2LT - daily

07-03-2019, 10:39 AM	#2
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	never seen anything like that before __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-06-2019, 01:35 AM	#3
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Thanks for sharing. Is this what you saw the tech using? https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-8702.../dp/B0771KVLF3 __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

07-14-2019, 08:36 AM	#11
NobleSS Drives: 17 Camaro 2SS 50th Anniversary Conv Join Date: May 2017 Location: 38.510109 77.988333 Posts: 48	I have used this before works great. Lisle makes other ones also. https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-19342-M...ateway&sr=8-48 __________________ 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible,A8,MRC,NPP,NAV,Black Bowties

07-20-2019, 09:00 AM	#12
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Well this is a good demonstration! https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FAhheAUmr/ __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

07-06-2019, 04:41 AM	#4
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	I use the top of a 2 liter bottle and then put a standard aluminum funnel nested inside it. The 2l stays put and holds the metal funnel at just the right angle. Works perfectly.

07-09-2019, 04:01 PM	#8
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,924	Yes, there’s a bit of an angle issue... I slide different oil fill funnel inside and that modifies the angle for a smooth pour.

07-09-2019, 04:25 PM	#9
breakskeet Kevin Drives: 2018 Callaway Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rattlesnake, FL Posts: 321	Mine is the same but the top is blue. Works great. Little bit of an angle issue with the 5qt jugs but you can pour the oil in pretty quickly.

07-24-2019, 10:54 AM	#13
DaveD81 Drives: 2019 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 17	Some people must have a lot of disposable income, congratulations and God bless you all. Personally I’ve been using the same $.99 automatic transmission funnel for the past 40 years and I’m happy with it.

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