Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!

[A//// Guy]

So did they fill past the max mark? How does one even screw that up.

[turbotalon1g]

What a pain. Interesting to see the out come of this.

[Kracka]

So did they fill past the max mark? How does one even screw that up.
Yeah, it at least a quart over the max line. Not even close to being correct.

[Kracka]

What a pain. Interesting to see the out come of this.
I'll tell you exactly the outcome, this non-trained non-professional garage DIYer will be watching over the shoulder of the supposed trained/certified technician requiring proof that it was properly filled. How degrading and embarrassing for them.

I will say, besides for this oil issue on my car I have been very happy with the service and work of this dealership. They did quite a bit to my dad's C6 before he flew down, they performed my alignment under warranty, they checked my rear diff fluid level at my request, and they did a very thorough job of cleaning up the mess the first time my car puked up oil due to over-fill.

[Halon]

Only Stingray-certified techs are supposed to be touching C7's no matter how big or small the job; I plan to raise this question when I'm there later today.

With the dry sump, to check the oil level, the car needs to be warmed to full operating temp (175F+), shut off, wait 5 minutes, check level on dipstick, wait another 5 minutes, final check on dipstick. The goal with the dry sump is to be about halfway between the min & max marks.

Non-Z51 models have a traditional wet sump oil system that requires no special procedure.

Full operating temp meaning coolant temp? I don't think oil is up to operating temp in 5 minutes.

[JET]

Full operating temp meaning coolant temp? I don't think oil is up to operating temp in 5 minutes.

It needs to be shutoff for 5 min, not run for 5 min.

I take mine in to the dealership since I am under warranty too. Might as well!

[Kracka]

Full operating temp meaning coolant temp? I don't think oil is up to operating temp in 5 minutes.
Coolant temp.
It needs to be shutoff for 5 min, not run for 5 min.

I take mine in to the dealership since I am under warranty too. Might as well!
Exactly. My first 4 oil changes are provided by Chevy and I'm going to angle to get the 5th covered by the dealership due to this hassle. With ~10 qts of oil capacity, I'll take it...it's on them to get it right :)

[Halon]

Drrrp, reading comprehension fails me again.

[Kracka]

The return visit was still a miserable failure...still over-full, but at least only by about 1/4 quart this time unlike the first attempt which was a full quart over. I've taken the problem directly to Chevrolet/GM, they've discussed with the dealership, and they will be getting their engineers involved to ensure it does not happen again. I just spoke with the service department manager and he will be having his shop foreman work with the engineers to ensure it's done correctly this time around, give me a loaner/rental, cover all gas & tolls, and refuel my car to help make up for the two return trips for a seemingly simple task.

I'm not thrilled, but at least they are making an effort to get it corrected and make me satisfied.

[Halon]

Wow