C6 Oil Change How To

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @Cujucuyo
    @Cujucuyo 2 роки тому +3

    I had to change my C6's starter, your video really helped on how to lift and apply jack stands, thank you so much!

  • @lakrfan4980
    @lakrfan4980 3 роки тому +9

    Its also a good idea to remove the engine oil fill cap before draining the oil to prevent pulling a vacuum.

  • @blaiwayw1
    @blaiwayw1 2 роки тому +1

    I know it’s a pretty simple thing to change oil, but I’ve never done it on my Corvette. I appreciate the time and effort you took to make this procedure so clear.

  • @Maelstrom8
    @Maelstrom8 3 роки тому +3

    Great video. Love the added warnings regarding the jack stand safety. Can't be stated enough.

  • @jimsvo4486
    @jimsvo4486 Рік тому +2

    Just about to do my oil change on a 2008 Vette. I just use wood ramps like you have (mine are a little taller) with no need to bother with jacks and jack stands. Only use a jack if wheels need to come off.

  • @hewi-44
    @hewi-44 2 роки тому +1

    Hello, you have already helped me a lot so that I know my C6. Sorry for my bad english, I am from Germany.

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  2 роки тому +1

      @Heinz Wilhelm Your English is better than my German! Happy I can help, and thank you!
      Hope the translator works!
      Dein Englisch ist besser als mein Deutsch! Ich bin froh, dass ich helfen kann, und danke!

  • @windycitywarrior71
    @windycitywarrior71 Рік тому +1

    Great video. The importance you place on lifting the vette is huge!

  • @reid1boys
    @reid1boys 2 роки тому +1

    I started using my phone to log all of the maintenance I do on our cars. I now have the Vette, Silverado truck, suburban, MIata, and 2 Honda Accords (College daughter's cars) I love it because I know I always have my phone and I never have to worry about losing that data. Brakes, oil changes, coolant... anything I do, I log it.

  • @jerryadkins5058
    @jerryadkins5058 2 роки тому +3

    Also I always warm up the engine oil before draining it, It will drain faster plus empty out more oil!

  • @francismartin2427
    @francismartin2427 4 місяці тому +2

    Some damage under the passenger door on the Daytona Sunset orange panel area.

  • @FrankOlsonTwins
    @FrankOlsonTwins 3 роки тому +2

    Sweet Vette! C6 is my current dream car.... Someday!

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! They are getting cheaper!!

    • @FrankOlsonTwins
      @FrankOlsonTwins 3 роки тому +1

      @@maintainersgarage Had to wait a bit for the LX470, I can wait a bit for the C6!

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  3 роки тому

      @@FrankOlsonTwins Gives plenty of time to find the right one!

    • @hiimappy
      @hiimappy 3 роки тому +1

      @@FrankOlsonTwins since 2012 I always said to myself "one day I'll get a c6 Corvette" after seeing one as a younger me...now 6 cars later...this Friday might be my day 😩

    • @FrankOlsonTwins
      @FrankOlsonTwins 3 роки тому

      @@hiimappy fingers crossed! I've been seeing lots of beatiful C5's. Keeping my options open!

  • @lionelborges8094
    @lionelborges8094 2 роки тому +1

    Lionel here in central California. Basic and to the point, I like that. I have the same wooden ramps, nice. The only things I do different is that I etch the mileage and date on the oil filter just for gp. But the main thing I do is I load the oil filter with oil before installing it. Just saying...

  • @SuperCuttysark
    @SuperCuttysark 3 роки тому +1

    I just purchased one. I was told it needs to be level to the ground to properly change the oil. Unless thats only for the transmission.

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  3 роки тому

      The oil drain plug is at the back of the pan so having a slight angle towards the drain plug is ok. Having the car level to check the oil level after you added oil is correct

  • @antiqueguy6397
    @antiqueguy6397 2 роки тому +1

    I recently bought a 2008 Vette. Whats with people jacking one side of the car up higher to get more old oil out? Something to do with the drain plug being on the side of the oil pan? Thanks

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  2 роки тому +1

      The drain plug is on driver's side, but i can't imagine getting enough old oil out by having the passenger side higher to justify the effort.

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  2 роки тому +3

      And if you want to get more old oil out, just add 1/4 quart of oil with the drain plug removed and that will push more old oil out with zero extra effort

    • @antiqueguy6397
      @antiqueguy6397 2 роки тому +1

      @@maintainersgarage Thank you for your response. Appreciate it!
      For some reason I thought I seen a video and the plug was higher up on the pan. But yeah, I see in your video it's near the bottom.

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  2 роки тому

      You are welcome

  • @Adrl-i3r
    @Adrl-i3r 3 роки тому +1

    Did you remove the front passenger wheel to get access to the drain plug and filter?

  • @dylanlandaker8186
    @dylanlandaker8186 Рік тому +1

    Great video man

  • @sowjoji
    @sowjoji 3 роки тому +1

    Very good video

  • @rickyclothesband789
    @rickyclothesband789 3 роки тому +2

    Mans trusting his life to a fcking hockey puck with a hole drilled thru it 😂

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  3 роки тому +1

      @Ricky Clothesband how many PSI does it take to crush a hockey puck?
      I bet more than my car weighs!

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  3 роки тому +1

      It's only NOT a good idea if you don't understand or know what you are doing!

    • @menotyou5380
      @menotyou5380 2 роки тому

      I have a set of lifting pucks specifically made for lifting Corvettes. The hockey pucks seems to be very similar in size, shape and composition.
      So, I think the hockey puck seems like a neat idea...
      Creativity is nice!

  • @geraldogonzalez4209
    @geraldogonzalez4209 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you

  • @josephsanchez5351
    @josephsanchez5351 Рік тому +1

    Why not drill a 1/4"hole in bottom of filter to help drain

  • @lakrfan4980
    @lakrfan4980 3 роки тому

    They make hockey pucks specifically made for a Corvette that are more secure than the ones you are using, no eye bolt needed.

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  3 роки тому

      More secure? I have been using these pucks since 2012 and they have not slipped off or failed. So hard for me to say these are not secure

    • @lakrfan4980
      @lakrfan4980 3 роки тому +1

      I'm not saying yours don't work, what I'm saying is they make Corvette pucks that have a slightly better design than yours.

    • @maintainersgarage
      @maintainersgarage  3 роки тому

      @@lakrfan4980 fair enough statement.

  • @HughTalley
    @HughTalley 9 місяців тому +1

    The way you doing the oil change you are leaving old oil in the pan. The position of the drain plug is above the oil in the back of the pan. Other than that a very good video.

  • @dominicktricozzi9417
    @dominicktricozzi9417 3 роки тому +2

    Don’t forget to use the emergency brake!!!

  • @ManzellaBob
    @ManzellaBob 7 місяців тому +1

    Oil looks thick, is the engine cold? Oil should be warm.
    You should fill the new filter with new oil before installing it.
    Wear gloves, ditch the watch.
    Always remove the filter first. It may not want to come off.
    Mobil1 filters are more restrictive than GM OE filters. I use a PF48E on my 2010.
    Not that it matters but torque is measured in Lb-Ft not Ft-Lbs.

  • @mrblister95
    @mrblister95 Місяць тому +1

    Great video! Thanks!!

  • @missyhansen3891
    @missyhansen3891 2 місяці тому +1

    I bought 4 cinder blocks and put one under each wheel