Anyone planning on doing their own 1st oil change? - Page 2

Glen e · 05-20-2017, 12:14 PM

I buy the Mobil 1 filters from amazon.

DeliveryMan · 05-20-2017, 02:45 PM

I got the AC Delco Oil Filter (PF64) at the dealership for $8.60, which is actually cheaper than any of the auto parts stores around me for it.
PartsGeek.com probably has it cheaper than that, but you will pay for shipping.

Occasionally the dealerships are cheaper than auto parts stores.

Drysideshooter · 05-20-2017, 03:14 PM

I think the absolute best filter available for the 6.2 is the Amsoil EA15K50-EA, from an efficiency and performance standpoint. They're about $13 if you're a preferred customer. More than some of the other options, but I don't believe there is a better filter available.

Zepp · 05-20-2017, 06:53 PM

So is the OEM oil in a new car synthetic? The Mobil 1 5w 30 installed at first oil change was synthetic, correct?

Drysideshooter · 05-20-2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zepp

So is the OEM oil in a new car synthetic? The Mobil 1 5w 30 installed at first oil change was synthetic, correct?

I'm not sure what the new cars are coming with, but not all dealers are installing synthetic at the first oil change. Some still use the Dexos 1 GM oil that is a synthetic blend. If I had to guess, I would guess that is what the cars are coming with from the factory too, but I don't know for sure.

Glen e · 05-20-2017, 07:30 PM

Dexos 1 GM oil is now full synthetic, changed recently.

vtirocz · 05-20-2017, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliveryMan

I got the AC Delco Oil Filter (PF64) at the dealership for $8.60, which is actually cheaper than any of the auto parts stores around me for it.
PartsGeek.com probably has it cheaper than that, but you will pay for shipping.

Occasionally the dealerships are cheaper than auto parts stores.

FYI: Walmart also carries AC Delco PF64 in the $5-6 range.

DeliveryMan · 05-20-2017, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtirocz

FYI: Walmart also carries AC Delco PF64 in the $5-6 range.

The WalMart by me never has the PF64, so I did not even know what the price was.

05-20-2017, 12:14 PM	#15
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I buy the Mobil 1 filters from amazon. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

05-20-2017, 06:53 PM	#18
Zepp Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 132	So is the OEM oil in a new car synthetic? The Mobil 1 5w 30 installed at first oil change was synthetic, correct? __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Garnet Red

05-20-2017, 07:30 PM	#20
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Dexos 1 GM oil is now full synthetic, changed recently. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

05-20-2017, 02:45 PM	#16
DeliveryMan Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 241	I got the AC Delco Oil Filter (PF64) at the dealership for $8.60, which is actually cheaper than any of the auto parts stores around me for it. PartsGeek.com probably has it cheaper than that, but you will pay for shipping. Occasionally the dealerships are cheaper than auto parts stores.

05-20-2017, 03:14 PM	#17
Drysideshooter Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 110	I think the absolute best filter available for the 6.2 is the Amsoil EA15K50-EA, from an efficiency and performance standpoint. They're about $13 if you're a preferred customer. More than some of the other options, but I don't believe there is a better filter available.

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