Recent content by cdnrx1
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Need Car cover
It is a "fitted" cover, although not specific to the C7, with elasticized bottom edges and it does fit fairly snug. Definitely not a "tarp" type cover. The nice thing about buying from PA is that they will take almost anything back, no questions asked. Again, not a high end cover but one that... -
Need Car cover
This is what I bought back in 2018 and have used every winter since. My situation is identical to yours in that the car is in the garage and is exposed to minor amounts of snow / moisture and dust. The cover is breathable, doesn't scratch the clear coat, fits well and rolls up into a small... -
2017 Grand Sport battery change out
Battery swap is pretty straight forward. Be careful when pulling up the carpet that covers the battery compartment, it's tightly tucked under the wheel cover and will tear easily. Use a flat. wide trim tool to lightly pry up on the cover and pull out the carpet. Remove the hardware as necessary... -
Oil
You are absolutely correct. The product shown from Walmart is the Euro Car formula and is not dexos 2 approved. As such, it is not approved for warranty purposes and GM would certainly deny any failures that may result from the use of this oil. It's formulation is also not friendly to the... -
Oil
You're absolutely right. I know that the dexos 2 spec is available in the 5W-30 viscosity but it has never actually been specified by GM for use in the Gen V LT1. Does it matter? Probably not unless there is a question of using the correct spec oil in the event of a warranty claim. I would think... -
Oil
The direct answer to your question is yes if the car is not being used on the track. The 2019 owners manual clearly states that 5W-30 is an acceptable alternative to the 0W-40 ESP, now Super Car, and yes, dexos 1 is still available and is the correct choice when using the 5W-30. I've been using... -
Carbotech pads and new rotors. Looking for feedback.
What you're experiencing is, in my opinion, quite normal. While I've not tried the Carbotech products I have used the Power Stop Z26 and the EBC Redstuff ceramic based pads in an effort to deal with the excessive brake dust created by the OEM Brembos. What most of the aftermarket pads have in... -
No electrical power but battery tests OK
Hi Peter: Sorry to hear that you are having electrical issues with your GS. A little more information may help to determine the possible cause of the problem. 1 - Is this the original battery that came with the car? If so, this would be my first choice as to what's causing the problem. The OEM... -
Help Torque converter problem
I have not experienced the shudder in my 2019 GS built in 04/18. The build date indicates that my car has the second formulation of the Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP, the "Black Label" fluid. The third, and so far final, version is the "Blue Label" fluid which is the one that seems to solve the... -
Help Torque converter problem
As you've already discovered, this is a well documented issue with the C7 as it relates to the 8L90 transmission. What you've described is the infamous "shudder" and, yes, it is related to the torque converter. The possible good news is that, from what you've described and based on your mileage... -
Question Sales brochure.
Finding an original hard copy will prove difficult but this might help. -
Is this the old “upsell”?
The direct answer to your question is - yes, the dealer is trying to upsell a maintenance service that is not yet required. The factory schedule calls for a clutch fluid change every 3 years. The only reason to do it sooner would be if you were tracking the car regularly. Rruuff's... -
Oil Filter
There are products from Napa and Wix that meet these requirements but the PF64 is generally considered to be the most suitable filter for the LT1. The 22 PSI internal bypass rating is extremely important and not many filters meet this spec. -
Oil Filter
Cariboocreek is correct and you're right to be suspicious, it is the wrong oil filter for the Gen 5 LT1. Even though the UPF64R is purported to be a performance upgrade over the recommended PF64 it does not have the correct bypass pressure. It's important to use a filter with a bypass pressure...