ZR-1 newbie oil change question - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

RedrockLT5 · 06-09-2013

Just got my 92 red/red and just love it! Previous owner said oil was changed last fall and with almost no miles on the new oil but think I'll change it just so I know for sure when done last. My question: Need to lift the car a few inches to get oil pan under car so I thought I'd drive it up on my ramps (6 inches of lift), and allow the oil to drain over several hours. WIll this mess up the amount of oil drained and that needs to be replace? I believe it's 8.5 quarts with filter right?

Sorry about the trivial question but I want to do this right.

Thanks for your help

Kevin · 06-09-2013

some will tell you it needs to be left to drain over night, but I think that's rubbish. I've let mine drain for a much shorter length of time and always had around to replace ~8 or 9 quarts of oil with the filter.

WVZR-1 · 06-09-2013

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Originally Posted by RedrockLT5

Just got my 92 red/red and just love it! Previous owner said oil was changed last fall and with almost no miles on the new oil but think I'll change it just so I know for sure when done last. My question: Need to lift the car a few inches to get oil pan under car so I thought I'd drive it up on my ramps (6 inches of lift), and allow the oil to drain over several hours. WIll this mess up the amount of oil drained and that needs to be replace? I believe it's 8.5 quarts with filter right?

Sorry about the trivial question but I want to do this right.

Thanks for your help

Every "drain" will or could be different until you develop a procedure and follow it specifically. Your 6" of lift is going to effect yours I'd think for sure. How much? Don't know. Let it drain for a couple hours. Was it full when you "sticked it cold"? Did you stick it cold? If you haven't if the car is on all fours and "cold" with "no starts' stick it and see where you are before you start.

RedrockLT5 · 06-09-2013

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

Every "drain" will or could be different until you develop a procedure and follow it specifically. Your 6" of lift is going to effect yours I'd think for sure. How much? Don't know. Let it drain for a couple hours. Was it full when you "sticked it cold"? Did you stick it cold? If you haven't if the car is on all fours and "cold" with "no starts' stick it and see where you are before you start.

So what would you recommend? I need about an extra 1" of clearance to get pan under. Would like to avoid using jacks as I'm not sure where I can safely put the jack to avoid damage to the car. The 92 "Z" is different than my 90 vert. Also, I know there's been a running debate about the best way to jack a C4 with no consensus. Thought maybe I could drive it up on two stacked boards (would give me 1.5"). Sure seems like the ramps would be easiest and safest for all concerned. Opinion?

Hammer · 06-09-2013

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Originally Posted by RedrockLT5

So what would you recommend? I need about an extra 1" of clearance to get pan under. Would like to avoid using jacks as I'm not sure where I can safely put the jack to avoid damage to the car. The 92 "Z" is different than my 90 vert. Also, I know there's been a running debate about the best way to jack a C4 with no consensus. Thought maybe I could drive it up on two stacked boards (would give me 1.5"). Sure seems like the ramps would be easiest and safest for all concerned. Opinion?

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gbrtng · 06-09-2013

90 and 92 frames are the same - jack on the sides at the arrows or front middle on the cross member. I like to have the vehicle level to get a complete drain.

Dynomite · 06-09-2013

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Originally Posted by RedrockLT5

Just got my 92 red/red and just love it! Previous owner said oil was changed last fall and with almost no miles on the new oil but think I'll change it just so I know for sure when done last. My question: Need to lift the car a few inches to get oil pan under car so I thought I'd drive it up on my ramps (6 inches of lift), and allow the oil to drain over several hours. WIll this mess up the amount of oil drained and that needs to be replace? I believe it's 8.5 quarts with filter right?

Sorry about the trivial question but I want to do this right.

Thanks for your help

Perfect....I do exactly as you do when changing oil.......the little oil you might miss this time you will get next time and you will definitely leave some oil in the engine when you drain...NO PROBLEM

Let it sit over night (or a couple hours) before you remove the oil filter to make sure the oil filter has drained back. Just add 8-9 quarts of oil. The best time to check oil is one pull of the dipstick after it has sat for several hours. Take the first reading as just removing/replacing the dipstick leaves oil in the dipstick tube which messes up readings after the first.

I use AMSOIL 10W 40 Synthetic LT5/ZR-1 Fluids

DaveK · 06-09-2013

I have some small raceramps that I use for this for the same reason. I leave it overnight but you can probably get away with a few hours if you need to turn the car around quicker. As everyone says, it's hard to get all the oil out of the LT5 but the small amount left isn't really a problem.

Dave

RedrockLT5 · 06-09-2013

Thank you all for your replies and the helpful hints!!!

PhillipsLT5 · 06-09-2013

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06-09-2013	#1
RedrockLT5 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 11	ZR-1 newbie oil change question Just got my 92 red/red and just love it! Previous owner said oil was changed last fall and with almost no miles on the new oil but think I'll change it just so I know for sure when done last. My question: Need to lift the car a few inches to get oil pan under car so I thought I'd drive it up on my ramps (6 inches of lift), and allow the oil to drain over several hours. WIll this mess up the amount of oil drained and that needs to be replace? I believe it's 8.5 quarts with filter right? Sorry about the trivial question but I want to do this right. Thanks for your help

06-09-2013	#2
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: ZR-1 newbie oil change question some will tell you it needs to be left to drain over night, but I think that's rubbish. I've let mine drain for a much shorter length of time and always had around to replace ~8 or 9 quarts of oil with the filter. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

06-09-2013	#6
gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: ZR-1 newbie oil change question 90 and 92 frames are the same - jack on the sides at the arrows or front middle on the cross member. I like to have the vehicle level to get a complete drain. __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

06-09-2013	#8
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: ZR-1 newbie oil change question I have some small raceramps that I use for this for the same reason. I leave it overnight but you can probably get away with a few hours if you need to turn the car around quicker. As everyone says, it's hard to get all the oil out of the LT5 but the small amount left isn't really a problem. Dave __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

06-09-2013	#9
RedrockLT5 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 11	Re: ZR-1 newbie oil change question Thank you all for your replies and the helpful hints!!!

06-09-2013	#10
PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,452	Re: ZR-1 newbie oil change question try this http://www.mityvac.com/pages/products_fee.asp try 7201