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Osbornsm · 09-16-2020, 09:08 PM

You all had me paranoid as hell. Just went to the garage to check.

Dipstick is at 7/8, looks good to me?!

Looked up the part number on the order form.
This is the oil used...
https://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Per...5635/10002/-1#

vtirocz · 09-16-2020, 09:23 PM

That's a good deal either way. It's worth noting that yours is a 2018 and calls for 5W-30 which is considerably cheaper (roughly half the cost for me) compared to the 0W-40 ESP on 2019 and later models.

The 5W-30 Mobil1 can be bought in 5 gal jugs and is about ~$45 for 10qt. The 0W-40 ESP Mobil1 (which I've switched over to) is only available in 1qt bottles and overall for 10qt is about twice the price of the 5W-30.

The key benefit of running with the newer stuff, other than cold start lubrication improvements, is that it doesn't need to be switched out when going to the track, per the owner's manual.

arpad_m · 09-16-2020, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vtirocz

That's a good deal either way. It's worth noting that yours is a 2018 and calls for 5W-30 which is considerably cheaper (roughly half the cost for me) compared to the 0W-40 ESP on 2019 and later models.

The 5W-30 Mobil1 can be bought in 5 gal jugs and is about ~$45 for 10qt. The 0W-40 ESP Mobil1 (which I've switched over to) is only available in 1qt bottles and overall for 10qt is about twice the price of the 5W-30.

The key benefit of running with the newer stuff, other than cold start lubrication improvements, is that it doesn't need to be switched out when going to the track, per the owner's manual.

Good point, the 0W-40 is much more expensive, but $49 was a super sweet deal even for the old stuff. Heck, I'd offer to pay more just to have someone other than the latest hire do it. Of course there's the DIY option, too.

SixgenSix · 09-16-2020, 11:06 PM

Giving everyone a heart attack here Lol

Zr8000 · 09-16-2020, 11:56 PM

They run specials. My truck holds about that much oil and the will rotate the tires for 59.99 + tax. I can’t change it my self for that. Dealers are the cheapest place in town for oil changes.

ste1n · 09-17-2020, 03:59 AM

For me $110 if I buy the oil and filter myself from speedway motors or $160 if take it to dealer.

gtfoxy · 09-17-2020, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zr8000

They run specials. My truck holds about that much oil and the will rotate the tires for 59.99 + tax. I can’t change it my self for that. Dealers are the cheapest place in town for oil changes.

Not bad at all.

Some stuff they just don’t make on. I had a Chevy dealer put the tires on my SS, it was $63 with tax. I was expecting much more. I wouldn’t have wanted to do it for that.

LiqTenExp · 09-17-2020, 06:17 AM

Either you got a 50-70 dollar discount or you got screwed

ZED SLED · 09-17-2020, 06:48 AM

So, for my 2017 ZL1, owners manual says nothing about using full synthetic, only synthetic blend. Also mentions nothing about an LT4. HP supplement mentions nothing about oil type. My oil cap just says dexos. I used my dealer freebies at 500 and 1500 miles. They used dexos blend which was fine for me because I believe that's a better way to break in. Since then it's been nothing but Mobil 1. I know in 2019 they started recommending 0-40 ESP, but for you guys with 17s and 18s, is your manual saying anything different than mine? Oil cap just Dexos or Mobil 1?
I typically buy two 5 qt jugs from wallyworld and a PF64 off Amazon all for about $50 and my dealer would change it for $10-20 depending on kind of special they were running.

Wyzz Kydd · 09-17-2020, 07:04 AM

The dealership I use charges me $64, and according to the invoice it's the right stuff and the right quantity.

MrChrisLS3 · 09-17-2020, 07:08 AM

Maybe your dealership included, or maybe even you purchased a service package when you bought the car. It's not uncommon, and in the excitement of buying a new car, sometimes it gets forgotten about. If that's the case, you probably just paid the difference for the Camaro needing more and different oil than the standard package.

RobbyBeefcake87 · 09-17-2020, 07:08 AM

That's what my dealer charged for 5w30, it was a mistake the first time but they kept honoring their accidental price because I always brought up what I paid the previous time. Once I switched to 0w40esp it went to about 110/115.

JT58 · 09-17-2020, 07:25 AM

A great price and it includes the oil, filter and labor too. I'd expect to be over $100. I do my own oil changes always- oil bought at Wal-Mart and filter at Rock Auto. My Camaro, which takes only 6 quarts my cost is $33. If my car took 10 quarts the cost would increase to close to $60.00.

GAFUN · 09-17-2020, 07:56 AM

Could be a dealer promotion that they lose money on with some vehicles.
Many years ago, I bought a Ford Powerstroke diesel truck from Phil Long Ford
in Colorado Springs. They had a lifetime of oil changes for $10 each on new cars sales,
and didnt exclude diesels. I got many oil changes there with a big smile on my face.
17 quarts and a $20 filter for $10

09-16-2020, 09:08 PM	#15
Osbornsm Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 615 View My Garage	You all had me paranoid as hell. Just went to the garage to check. Dipstick is at 7/8, looks good to me?! Looked up the part number on the order form. This is the oil used... https://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Per...5635/10002/-1# __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE - 2011 370z - 2004 VW R32 - 2000 Civic Si Mods: Rotofab, Nick Williams 103mm TB, MSD IM, Kooks 1 7/8 Results: 470 hp / 447 tq

09-16-2020, 09:23 PM	#16
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	That's a good deal either way. It's worth noting that yours is a 2018 and calls for 5W-30 which is considerably cheaper (roughly half the cost for me) compared to the 0W-40 ESP on 2019 and later models. The 5W-30 Mobil1 can be bought in 5 gal jugs and is about ~$45 for 10qt. The 0W-40 ESP Mobil1 (which I've switched over to) is only available in 1qt bottles and overall for 10qt is about twice the price of the 5W-30. The key benefit of running with the newer stuff, other than cold start lubrication improvements, is that it doesn't need to be switched out when going to the track, per the owner's manual. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

09-17-2020, 06:17 AM	#22
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Either you got a 50-70 dollar discount or you got screwed __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

09-17-2020, 06:48 AM	#23
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,474 View My Garage	So, for my 2017 ZL1, owners manual says nothing about using full synthetic, only synthetic blend. Also mentions nothing about an LT4. HP supplement mentions nothing about oil type. My oil cap just says dexos. I used my dealer freebies at 500 and 1500 miles. They used dexos blend which was fine for me because I believe that's a better way to break in. Since then it's been nothing but Mobil 1. I know in 2019 they started recommending 0-40 ESP, but for you guys with 17s and 18s, is your manual saying anything different than mine? Oil cap just Dexos or Mobil 1? I typically buy two 5 qt jugs from wallyworld and a PF64 off Amazon all for about $50 and my dealer would change it for $10-20 depending on kind of special they were running. __________________

09-17-2020, 07:08 AM	#26
RobbyBeefcake87 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 1,980	That's what my dealer charged for 5w30, it was a mistake the first time but they kept honoring their accidental price because I always brought up what I paid the previous time. Once I switched to 0w40esp it went to about 110/115. __________________ 2000 Miata - aventi storm wheels, roll bar. 2019 Mustang GT pp1 - svt pp2 wheels, mbrp cat back, sync 3 upgrade, p1x procharger + stg2 intercooler. 2018 Colorado zr2 - zr2 sport bar, showcase spare tire. 2018 Camaro SS 1LE - GM cai, black bowties, suede knee bolsters, 1le plate frame, black fuel door, dark tails + 3rd brake light, euro side markers + led's, GM all weather floor mats, velossatech big mouth, GM strut brace. 2017 Corvette Grandsport (sold) - untouched. 2006 GTO (sold) - iat relocation, air box mod, monero side marker lights.

09-16-2020, 11:06 PM	#18
SixgenSix Drives: 2020 SHOCK SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 384	Giving everyone a heart attack here Lol

09-16-2020, 11:56 PM	#19
Zr8000 Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Wi Posts: 384	They run specials. My truck holds about that much oil and the will rotate the tires for 59.99 + tax. I can’t change it my self for that. Dealers are the cheapest place in town for oil changes.

09-17-2020, 03:59 AM	#20
ste1n Drives: 2019 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 103	For me $110 if I buy the oil and filter myself from speedway motors or $160 if take it to dealer.

09-17-2020, 07:04 AM	#24
Wyzz Kydd Banned Drives: 2018 Camaro SS1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,595	The dealership I use charges me $64, and according to the invoice it's the right stuff and the right quantity.

09-17-2020, 07:08 AM	#25
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	Maybe your dealership included, or maybe even you purchased a service package when you bought the car. It's not uncommon, and in the excitement of buying a new car, sometimes it gets forgotten about. If that's the case, you probably just paid the difference for the Camaro needing more and different oil than the standard package.

09-17-2020, 07:25 AM	#27
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	A great price and it includes the oil, filter and labor too. I'd expect to be over $100. I do my own oil changes always- oil bought at Wal-Mart and filter at Rock Auto. My Camaro, which takes only 6 quarts my cost is $33. If my car took 10 quarts the cost would increase to close to $60.00. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

09-17-2020, 07:56 AM	#28
GAFUN Drives: 2018 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: North GA Posts: 67	Could be a dealer promotion that they lose money on with some vehicles. Many years ago, I bought a Ford Powerstroke diesel truck from Phil Long Ford in Colorado Springs. They had a lifetime of oil changes for $10 each on new cars sales, and didnt exclude diesels. I got many oil changes there with a big smile on my face. 17 quarts and a $20 filter for $10

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