iLLmaTic3s

watch out for that hot oil..hahah

outtamymind

a little hot oil never hurt nobody. now exhaust piping after a highway trip now that hurts. damn ford taurus. 2 of them in a week when i worked at a quick lube place. both of them off the high way and i burned my wrist on both of them in the exact same spot. not fun

CobaltCpe

ok thanks everyone.

blk_mjik

ya i paid about the same at the dealers.

took it to canadian tire to see what they'd charge just for kicks, and they nearly put 2 cycle engine oil in the car...lol

CobaltCpe

correct me if i am wrong but i need a 32mm or a 1 1/4" socket to get the oil cap off. I found one at sears i think that will fit it. Please let me know if this work.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...%2F4%22+socket

tru2nrtt777

iTrader: (1)

Haha, chumps paying big money for this.

I get a full case of RP(90+tax value) and 6 filters for $45(if you are in the area I will see what I can do for ya).

CobaltCpe

so does this look like the socket i need.

css9450

It'll work, but you'll find the low-profile ones sold by Lisle Tools (and others probably) will fit better since they are shorter.

I got mine off of Ebay but they might be available in parts stores too.

BOOSSTED 06

i got mine at pep boys. you can get them anywhere basically. Im not sure why people are having trouble finding them, ive had mine for like 1 and a half years now

outtamymind

mac tools and snap on sell them for about the same price i think i paid 12 or 13 for mine

CobaltCpe

hey everyone i went to napa today and picked up a NAPA Gold 7082 oil filter. Is that a good filter to run my mobil 1 5w30 for 5000 miles or so. I see they had the pureone filter too but is that better or what.

outtamymind

i dunno i just use the ACDelco one from the dealer

CobaltCpe

yeah but do you run mobil 1.

outtamymind

no but thats all my brother and a guy i work with who have the ss/sc run and they haven't had any issues and they run their cars pretty hard

cobaltss86

how do you reset ur oil %

SWmaster

Through the DIC. The exact procedure is in the manual.

CobaltCpe

So when i was at the dealer and said i run mobil 1 and i asked what percentage to change it at and he said you can run mobil 1 down to 0% but regular oil you cant for sure. I said well should i just change it at 5k miles and he said you can go more, just check the oil after that. I know i have gone 4500 miles and my oil is clean and still full and it shows 30% oil left so im going to wait a few more weeks before i change mine.

DGOETZ

Nice write up...I would go with Rhino Ramps instead of jack stands...easier and safer.

Also Mobil 1 is good for at least 15,000 miles however the weak link in the oil change game is always the filter.

CobaltCpe

i did mine over the weekend on sunday with jack stands and it only took me about a half hour and it was so damm easy. I did mine even after drinking 5 16oz budlights with my neighbor. Easiest oil change ever and i will also do mine now to save the cash for the mobil 1.

DGOETZ

Walmart has Mobil 1 in a 5 quart jug for about $23

CobaltCpe

i got it for $22.80. I then got my filter from napa being a wix. Not sure why you even posted that i can get at walmart either.

css9450

If you have long arms, you don't even need to raise the car; just lie alongside it and reach under to get the drain plug. You do need a pretty shallow drain pan however to get under the engine.

craigk_c19

i changed my oil yesterday and i had a hard time getting to the oil filter and then getting it back in!! you have to reach up under the supercharger it was kinda hard!! i have a 05 ss/sc

DGOETZ

Just tryin' to help out, in your previous post you stated "now to save the cash for the mobil 1."

Casper03

was ngalaxttimmy 7qt a mistype?