Would you take your Z28 to the dealer for an oil change? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hda · 01-20-2023, 04:05 PM

Curious to see what you guys think?

bsn · 01-20-2023, 04:27 PM

Depends on the dealer

ZED/28 · 01-20-2023, 04:57 PM

I've always taken mine there and its been fine. They are very careful with it while performing the oil change. I pull it in and out of the service bay myself and they let me stay in the car or come underneath it to watch. No one else drives it.

My car still has an active GM extended warranty so if they F it up, they will be fixing it!
My car has had no issues yet either so its not needed any additional servicing.

Hda · 01-20-2023, 05:08 PM

Thanks - I wanted to take my Z28 to a dealer for an oil change and differential fluid change here in Houston but I do not know which dealer to pick.

They quoted me $190 for differential fluid change!

hunter1660 · 01-20-2023, 05:21 PM

That’s because the lube they’re going to use on you cost 175.00

ZED/28 · 01-20-2023, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hda

Thanks - I wanted to take my Z28 to a dealer for an oil change and differential fluid change here in Houston but I do not know which dealer to pick.

They quoted me $190 for differential fluid change!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter1660

That’s because the lube they’re going to use on you cost 175.00

haha yep. Oil changes at the dealer isn't cheap. IIRC ~$200 if you pay full price. I get them at a discount though so that helps me out.

1970judge · 01-20-2023, 06:42 PM

Done it quite a few times when i’ve been in a pinch.

ariZona28 · 01-20-2023, 08:52 PM

I won't let anyone else touch my Z/28 as long as I'm physically capable of doing the maintenance myself. Easy to change the oil, even easier to change the diff. I know there are exceptions (as mentioned above) and some very good techs out there but usually the "lube tech" at the dealership is the newest, least experienced employee. Recipe for disaster. Maybe if you know the tech personally it would be worth the risk. Maybe.

Hda · 01-20-2023, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I won't let anyone else touch my Z/28 as long as I'm physically capable of doing the maintenance myself. Easy to change the oil, even easier to change the diff. I know there are exceptions (as mentioned above) and some very good techs out there but usually the "lube tech" at the dealership is the newest, least experienced employee. Recipe for disaster. Maybe if you know the tech personally it would be worth the risk. Maybe.

That is exactly my thought. Not sure that new tech how much experience he has with dry sump engines?

Also why in the world a diff fluid change is $190?!? I mean it’s even easier than an oil change

Vinmar9 · 01-20-2023, 09:08 PM

Can someone please point me to a link, document or thread for "how to change oil and diff fluid"? The search on this forum isn't the greatest. I'm a brand new owner and I would like to do it myself. I used to do it in my younger days but been a long time.

ariZona28 · 01-21-2023, 12:02 AM

The search function here does leave a lot to be desired. Try doing a Google search: 2015 z28 oil change. That got me to a few Camaro5 threads. Not a big deal on our cars. Remove the belly pan. There are TWO drain plugs. Change filter. Fill through oil tank not valve cover. 10 qts of Mobil 5w-30.
Diff change is a simple drain and refill. 1 qt of AC Delco 88900401 Synthetic 75w-90. Keep in mind this fluid does NOT have the limited slip additive as this is not needed in our Torsen diffs. Note that you may get an occasional clunk or thump out of the rear without the LS additive but this is normal.

Cvargz4589 · 01-21-2023, 09:28 AM

I’ve always taken mine to the local dealer also with no issues. I used to work there so I have a level of trust and know the specific technicians that deal with my Z.

I do have a quick question…how often would you recommend changing the diff fluid?

ronchev · 01-21-2023, 11:07 AM

20 plus years as a Chevy tech and got out 15 years ago, and have done my own since because a good tech was hard to find even back then! Today no way in hell with the work ethic in most even way lower, I have even did my own warranty work and payed for it just because of the same reasons so as you can tell Im very untrustworthy with what I have seen over the years. Find a good tech you better well take good care of him!

But, the ole saying goes tho if you want something done right do it yourself!

ariZona28 · 01-21-2023, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cvargz4589

I’ve always taken mine to the local dealer also with no issues. I used to work there so I have a level of trust and know the specific technicians that deal with my Z.

I do have a quick question…how often would you recommend changing the diff fluid?

From what I've read in past posts it's important to change your Zs diff ASAP for the first time. I changed mine at about 4K and there was a bit of sludge and metal on the drain plug. Per the owners man you're supposed to change it after the first track day and then every 24 hours of track time. The 45K "normal use" interval seems a bit long to me for our exotic creatures, I'd say every 10K or 5 years just to be safe.

01-20-2023, 04:05 PM	#1
Hda Drives: Porsche 911 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: HTX Posts: 53	Would you take your Z28 to the dealer for an oil change? Curious to see what you guys think?

01-20-2023, 05:21 PM	#5
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	That’s because the lube they’re going to use on you cost 175.00 __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

01-20-2023, 08:52 PM	#8
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,233	I won't let anyone else touch my Z/28 as long as I'm physically capable of doing the maintenance myself. Easy to change the oil, even easier to change the diff. I know there are exceptions (as mentioned above) and some very good techs out there but usually the "lube tech" at the dealership is the newest, least experienced employee. Recipe for disaster. Maybe if you know the tech personally it would be worth the risk. Maybe. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

01-20-2023, 09:08 PM	#10
Vinmar9 Drives: 2014 Z/28 #48 CTF\|White, 2012 e63 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 57	Can someone please point me to a link, document or thread for "how to change oil and diff fluid"? The search on this forum isn't the greatest. I'm a brand new owner and I would like to do it myself. I used to do it in my younger days but been a long time. Last edited by Vinmar9; 01-20-2023 at 09:48 PM.

01-21-2023, 12:02 AM	#11
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,233	The search function here does leave a lot to be desired. Try doing a Google search: 2015 z28 oil change. That got me to a few Camaro5 threads. Not a big deal on our cars. Remove the belly pan. There are TWO drain plugs. Change filter. Fill through oil tank not valve cover. 10 qts of Mobil 5w-30. Diff change is a simple drain and refill. 1 qt of AC Delco 88900401 Synthetic 75w-90. Keep in mind this fluid does NOT have the limited slip additive as this is not needed in our Torsen diffs. Note that you may get an occasional clunk or thump out of the rear without the LS additive but this is normal. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

01-20-2023, 04:27 PM	#2
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 301	Depends on the dealer

01-20-2023, 04:57 PM	#3
ZED/28 Drives: '69 Camaro LSX/T56 & '14 Z/28 LPE+ Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: N/A Posts: 174	I've always taken mine there and its been fine. They are very careful with it while performing the oil change. I pull it in and out of the service bay myself and they let me stay in the car or come underneath it to watch. No one else drives it. My car still has an active GM extended warranty so if they F it up, they will be fixing it! My car has had no issues yet either so its not needed any additional servicing.

01-20-2023, 05:08 PM	#4
Hda Drives: Porsche 911 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: HTX Posts: 53	Thanks - I wanted to take my Z28 to a dealer for an oil change and differential fluid change here in Houston but I do not know which dealer to pick. They quoted me $190 for differential fluid change!

01-20-2023, 06:42 PM	#7
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,148	Done it quite a few times when i’ve been in a pinch.

01-21-2023, 09:28 AM	#12
Cvargz4589 Drives: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 116 View My Garage	I’ve always taken mine to the local dealer also with no issues. I used to work there so I have a level of trust and know the specific technicians that deal with my Z. I do have a quick question…how often would you recommend changing the diff fluid?

01-21-2023, 11:07 AM	#13
ronchev Drives: 14' Red Z/28 #336 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northen Indiana Posts: 367	20 plus years as a Chevy tech and got out 15 years ago, and have done my own since because a good tech was hard to find even back then! Today no way in hell with the work ethic in most even way lower, I have even did my own warranty work and payed for it just because of the same reasons so as you can tell Im very untrustworthy with what I have seen over the years. Find a good tech you better well take good care of him! But, the ole saying goes tho if you want something done right do it yourself!