[rcnitrofreek]

it was not all that hard to do if u are the least bit mechanically inclined.the oil is a little bit cheaper at wall-mart though,anyway it was around $40 for the oil and filter at discount.all i did was remove the 2 bolts that holds that water filler upper thingy i quess for the intercooler, that is right in the way,and i used a 1 1/4 socket i belive and came down from the top with a 3/8 rachet 1/2 is too big,and unbolted the oil filter and put the new one in, around 20min.hope this helps someone.

 

[Vita]

yeah, i cannot believe they charge so much for it from the dealer! should be like 60 tops considering they get stuff bulk rate...

 

[JPK]

Thanks for the tip.

May I ask, why did you change your oil with only 677 mi. on the car?

 

[xtremesc2]

the $40 should be the kicker there.......he wanted to change to synthetic asap!

am i right?

 

[linenoyz]

Redlines come with Mobil 1 5W30 from the factory...fully synthetic.

Most people will recommend changing your oil sometime between 500-1000 miles (after initial break-in) to get rid of the first batch of crap that comes out. After that, proceed at whatever interval you decide.

 

[LD9poweredZ24]

^ yep and i'd do it again at 1500-2000

 

[rcnitrofreek]

yea,i will do it again at around 1500 or so, cheep insurance.

 

[linenoyz]

1500 would be overkill if you ask me...especially since Mobil 1 can easily go 5k between changes, if not more.

 

[xtremesc2]

well im close to 1400, i guess ill change mine this weekend.

 

[LD9poweredZ24]

yeah it could go 5k but would you really let it go that long? i change my oil every 2000-2500 or when it starts to look a little dirty. but on a brand new car i'd do at least two before 3k. cheap insurance.

 

[LD9poweredZ24]

i run maxlife full sythetic with a quart of lucas

 

[Cole]

i run maxlife full sythetic with a quart of lucas

What is lucas? I'm not familiar with that. Is it just an additive? If so what does it do?

 

[BlackRedline04]

Got my first one yesterday @ Saturn. They charge 60 bucks plus 20 for labor. (I have no idea how to do it myself). Anyways, car is running much smoother now

 

[Cole]

Was that including oil, or did you bring your own?

 

[BlackRedline04]

included... was a last min. thing yesterday... long story

 

[LD9poweredZ24]

lucas is a aditive its really thick and bonds to the metal so its better for cold starts. my friend had a mustang with a carbed 351 bolted to a 5 speed 4 cylinder trans. it was in pieces when he got it and knocked hard at first,but he ran 2 quarts of lucas and 3 quarts of maxlife and the thing stopped knocking and smoking withion a couple hours. for such a piece of shit that car was pretty quick. i think it was the gearing in the 4 banger trans though.

 

[Gary Perez]

ION Owner Manual Page 5-19

Engine Oil Additives

"Do not add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all you need for good performance and engine protection."

 

[linenoyz]

$80 for an oil change? Disgusting.

 

[BlackRedline04]

$80 for an oil change? Disgusting.

i saw on the saturnfans.com forums most people were paying well over $100 at saturn dealers... so i was ok with 80

 

[JPK]

Hmmmm........$80-$100 at the dealer or $35 to do it yourself.

I think all my oil changes will be DIY.