HHR-SS -Service - Changing Oil Filter
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Joined: 06-02-2008
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From: Fairport Harbor, OH
$90 
That's BS. It is extremely easy to get at the oil filter. Easier than any car I've ever had. A 1-1/4" shallow socket and an extention and she comes right out with no oil running down your arm while lying on your back in crud.
Also a 5 quart bucket of Mobil 1 is $23 at W-mart.
That's BS. It is extremely easy to get at the oil filter. Easier than any car I've ever had. A 1-1/4" shallow socket and an extention and she comes right out with no oil running down your arm while lying on your back in crud.
Also a 5 quart bucket of Mobil 1 is $23 at W-mart.
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Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 17
From: Michigan
Your not kidding about it being BS!
I was going to have the dealership change out the oil in the SS at 500mi but they wanted $76.00 to do it 
I told them to forget it! Went to Costco bought 6 pack ($32.00) and went to Murrays bought K&N filter for the change. Changed the oil at 1500 with the dealership changing it. I'm not lazy or incapable but I have known people have changed their oil regularly and had some engine issue's - the first thing the dealership asks for is proof of the oil changes being done...This is why I just let them change it; so the proof is always there.
Now, the dealership did say the SS take 5 3/4 quarts because of the turbo.
I told them to forget it! Went to Costco bought 6 pack ($32.00) and went to Murrays bought K&N filter for the change. Changed the oil at 1500 with the dealership changing it. I'm not lazy or incapable but I have known people have changed their oil regularly and had some engine issue's - the first thing the dealership asks for is proof of the oil changes being done...This is why I just let them change it; so the proof is always there.Now, the dealership did say the SS take 5 3/4 quarts because of the turbo.
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Joined: 04-26-2008
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From: Kensington, Md
I was going to have the dealership change out the oil in the SS at 500mi but they wanted $76.00 to do it I told them to forget it! Went to Costco bought 6 pack ($32.00) and went to Murrays bought K&N filter for the change. Changed the oil at 1500 with the dealership changing it. I'm not lazy or incapable but I have known people have changed their oil regularly and had some engine issue's - the first thing the dealership asks for is proof of the oil changes being done...This is why I just let them change it; so the proof is always there.
Now, the dealership did say the SS take 5 3/4 quarts because of the turbo.
I told them to forget it! Went to Costco bought 6 pack ($32.00) and went to Murrays bought K&N filter for the change. Changed the oil at 1500 with the dealership changing it. I'm not lazy or incapable but I have known people have changed their oil regularly and had some engine issue's - the first thing the dealership asks for is proof of the oil changes being done...This is why I just let them change it; so the proof is always there.Now, the dealership did say the SS take 5 3/4 quarts because of the turbo.
Last edited by tomw; Aug 16, 2008 at 05:03 PM.
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Joined: 05-06-2008
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From: Over here
Someone's lining his pockets... takes 10 minutes end to end, including wiping the oil off the tools and putting away to jack.
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From: Kensington, Md
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From: Indiana
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From: Indiana
And i was thinking "MAF that's air filter talk, want the heck does it come in play w/ a oil filter?"
Thanks
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MAF = Mass Air Flow sensor. It tells the computer how much air is coming into the engine.
And, if you take this guy's research as true, here's some info on the K&N oil filter (BTW, I just did my first oil change and used the K&N as that was the only one the store had in stock for the Ecotec)...
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