blackvetterzo6

Brought my z in at woodfield chevy for a oil change. 72 bucks, that doesnt bother me but the idiots are a quart off. Take reading of oil ,doesnt even hit the reading mark. What the f--- is that.Is it hard to get to the filter and drain plug? I have jack and stands .
thanks guys

JimBacus

I wonder if they even put in the correct type of oil?

VetteTech81 does very cost effective oil changes if you don't want to do it yourself. He does mine.

VetteTech81

I agree... thats why I do all my own work... unless it's something I cannot do like body work...

If you decide not to do it your self I normally charge $55 including mobil 1, declo filter, labor and disposal...
-=Rick

blackvetterzo6

rick i almost looked you up. next time for sure,
thanks

RandyVettes

You can't beat Ricks price. Thats about retail cost of the supplies alone.

blkonblk_c5

Oil=$32 filter=$8 getting under a (lowered)vette=priceless that's my version anyways. If you want it done right do it yourself.
Jon

Demonic85

You guys must buy some expensive oil. $8 for a filter??? Dang.

80sRule

Mobil 1 is costly. If you go to WalMart it is $23 for a 5qt jug. The Mobil 1 filter is about $10 as well.

GT6

Demonic85

I use Castrol GTX 5w-30 and a Fram filter, its like $20 and just as good as Mobil 1 in my opinion.

RandyVettes

How often do you change it? Castrol GTX is not a full synthetic as recommended by GM. Synthetics have lower volatility and dont not boil off or vaporize as quickly as petroleum motor oils. Synthetics lose from 4 percent to 10 percent of their mass in the high-heat conditions of internal combustion engines, whereas petroleum-based oils lose up to 20 percent. You can void your car’s warranty if the manufacturer requires one type of oil and you put in another. For instance, Corvettes require synthetic motor oil only. HERE is some good info.

As for filters, check this out.

I just realized you have a C4 so warranty concerns arent an issue for you. Did GM even require synthetic in the C4?

VetteTech81

I believe the use of Mobil 1 started in the LT1 models... If I remmber correctly...
-=Rick

Mike Terry

Oil Change is less then $10.00 for everything!!!!
1. I do it my self
2. 5 qt. of any brand 10w30
3. never change oil filter ( unheard of ?? )
4. it a 1954 Corvette and there is no oil filter to change
5. take old oil to jiffy lube and they will get rid of it for you FREE
6. drive less then 1000mls. per year, only change oil 1 time per year
EXPENSIVE CAR, CHEEP OIL CHANGE

tin

Rick ,can you do a train,rear fliud with royal purple
and how much would it cost? for both.

Demonic85

I have an '85, iron block, iron heads. Its recommended to use regular oil, as synthetic would just be a waste of money for me. But yeah I bet you C5 guys all have to use synthetic.

VetteTech81

Yes I can, you would have to supply the royal purple as I do not carry it.

Cost less then the dealer... Call me 630-991-0622
Thanks,
-=Rick

Steve's98

Yes Rick you are correct, LT1 and up need Synthetic.

chris73cpe

wow, you're not bothered by paying $72 for an oil change? must be nice.
I've already learned not to take the car to the dealer for anything unless I absolutely have to(unless its warrenty work). $25 for a 12 pack of castrol gtx, $4-5 each for a couple of delco or wix filters, and that's 2 cars covered for under $40. Most towns have free oil recycling too, naperville does it at one of the fire stations once a month.