Maintenance Costs Of C7 Corvette Stingray Z51

[@cornwizel]

Mine just hit 5 years as well. I love this car so freaking much!

[@CarGuy11]

Awesome yeah she’s a keeper ha!

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[@agrippa1234]

I lucked out; bought my '14 Z51 7MT 1 LT conv. used with about 5K miles from a dealer. And since I've dealt with them for years (my 3rd Vette from them) I was able to negotiate adding free oil changes for life (as long as I own the car) which they offered only on new cars. It's been about three years with an average of two changes a year, truly appreciate it every time I'm at Titus-Will in Olympia, WA and a fine mechanic by the name of Mark. Still drive an hour each way and its worth it for the peace of mind and savings.....thanks for sharing what's needed

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks, that’s a nice deal on the oil changes as they are not cheap!

[@agrippa1234]

yup took it for granted until I retired....thanks for the reply

[@theteknician8458]

Another quick, to the point and very informative video. Thanks CarGuy!

[@CarGuy11]

Appreciate it man!

[@johnmoore3504]

I do everything you mentioned in this video myself including the X-pipe install which keeps costs down. I track my car so it goes thru consumables like brakes and tires at a higher then normal rate. Maintenance costs on a C7 are very reasonable and no worse then my wife’s Infiniti Q60. The 0W-40 ESP oil which is approved for track use is pricey verses your standard 5W-30. That’s about the only thing that is more expensive than average. And as mentioned the OLM has you change the oil yearly regardless of mileage. Daily driving I got 7,500 miles between changes. I do the Ranger clutch fluid exchange every other oil change. Brake fluid, due to track events, tends to be twice a year but I’m not worried about the tiny amount in the ABS pump so no dealer visit required. Had my C7 for 2 years now... no problems. Same as yours: Laguna Blue Z51 M7 👍🏼😎

[@CarGuy11]

Nice thanks for sharing!

[@kurtangie86]

Thanks CarGuy! Video much appreciated.

[@CarGuy11]

No problem thanks for watching & hope you check out more C7 videos on the channel!

[@hermanrogers1325]

Now I see why so many corvettes are for sale pump and dump buy it drive the hell out of it and sale it and get your money back and let somebody else deal with the maintenance problems

[@CarGuy11]

I wouldn’t say they are problems. All sports cars will require more maintenance than normal cars.

[@lawrencer588]

That’s cool that you track the car! I installed an Edelbrock Stage 1 on mine so I don’t think this car will be tracking the first half of its life. I’ve decided to keep all original parts in case when I retire, if that’s something I want to do, I can put it back to stock. Videos on my page. I saw you interviewed a friend or you tuber on his pro charger kit, what state do you live in? I’m in ND right now, but hopefully moving to Cali this year

[@CarGuy11]

Oh cool thanks for watching & hope you check out more C7 videos on here. I’m in Pittsburgh, PA.

[@oneonlyxram]

That is the same color and setup as mine! Great car man, I think we're at 4 years ownership, had to replace the clutch on it not too long ago.

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks! Oh wow is yours boosted? How many miles on clutch? How much was that job?

[@oneonlyxram]

@@CarGuy11 nope, completely stock (and before you ask i know how to drive a manual... haha). It has about 44k miles and it was about 3700 bucks. Apparently they don't check the clutch fluid regularly and it had gone dry some how and that burned it up.

[@phillipgarrow2297]

You have to buy lifting pucks they fit in slots in the frame for lifting your car my 2016 3lt Z51 it has only 20000 miles on it like you I get the oil changed once a year I have a vortech supercharger on mine I change the oil on every other oil change

[@CarGuy11]

I have them lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnaVeqeMfM56aq8

[@fastcars2381]

Do my own oil change with a ramp. Figure that if I go 3 or 4 times to do oil change at the dealer the money I go there I can purchase a ramp so I bought the ramp.

[@CarGuy11]

Good point but does it matter the car is not level?

[@linleyvanacore3036]

@@CarGuy11 if you want to get real technical you can add in a (flush half quart of new oil while the oil is draining out of the plugs) I did mine on a ramp that holds the front tires 6.6 inches off the ground yesterday on our new to me c7 z51 and had to add 9.8 quarts total (on level ground to measure to a tee) so I would say all the oil was out of it so don't worrie about that.

[@TheClfurn]

I do my own oil change. I change it after every track weekend. Brake pads I also do over a buddy’s house. I only have a ramp lift and not young any more where I can jack the car up and lean down and do the pads. That is also a very easy to do yourself. All the other things mentioned I have the dealer do. I have fat fingers and prone to drop things in place you can’t easily reach.

[@CarGuy11]

How do you do the oil change? On ramps?

[@TheClfurn]

@@CarGuy11 I meant a ramp type lift. BTW thank you for all your informative youtubes

[@tavom8755]

Awesome video

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks for watching and hope you check out more C7 videos on the channel!

[@SteelCityRiderz]

Still a great looking car man. Doesn’t look 5 years old.

[@CarGuy11]

Haha thanks buddy & it was dirty lol.

[@rickjones2985]

Nice video man ! Have you ever had any torque tube issues with your C7 Corvette ?

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks for watching & hope you check out more! No I haven’t nor heard of any issues with torque tube.

[@sakthishrajendran4264]

Great points , very clear video. If You can roughly say how much it cost/ yr that would be great.

[@CarGuy11]

I would say maintenance costs average about $250 a year. Appreciate it & hope you check out more C7 videos on the channel!

[@sakthishrajendran4264]

CarGuy11 wow thanks , that is super low. I had a Used BMW Z4 just 3 years old, spent close to 2k a year

[@albatherq8]

Hi , i'm from Kuwait and i have 2015 Z51 Vette i want to ask did you change your gear oil ? the dealership told me don't change your gear oil this oil is for life ! now i don't know i change it or not ?

[@CarGuy11]

No I have not replaced transmission oil yet. Only need to change for severe duty cycle every 45k miles.

[@blaze376192]

How much for brake fluid change?

[@CarGuy11]

It was around $125.

[@Gldn1017]

@@CarGuy11 beats even A class mercedes oil change lol

[@ChristopherLakeWilliams]

Odd question. How tall are you? How had the interior space and comfort been over your 5 years of ownership?

[@CarGuy11]

I am 5’11”. I fit well and have more space than my Supra. I took a cross country trip in it so was pleased with the comfort. kzbin.info/aero/PL_mAY6nSbKXid__j7mSNz0ey5evWh2Eja

[@V-CarChannel]

You will save lots of money

[@bill45colt]

ALL talk no action

[@countwalker9362]

Have a 2019 z51

[@CarGuy11]

Nice! Hope you enjoy tons of C7 content on the channel.

[@countwalker9362]

@@CarGuy11 yes love mine have the automatic but use the paddle shifting

[@countwalker9362]

@@CarGuy11 Any tips you think I may need to kno

[@CarGuy11]

Just enjoy the car ha!

[@countwalker9362]

@@CarGuy11 wow very disappointed but thanks

[@Steveleanr]

Yeah, I just have the mechanic do the oil change, since it's a Z51 and they also check over the car as well......it's worth it... once a year as well.

[@CarGuy11]

At dealer or Corvette shop?

[@Tbone1952]

I have a lift easy peasy!

[@CarGuy11]

Nice!

[@Josh-kn5wn]

For someone who drives thier car 250 miles a month it really needs alot of service

[@CarGuy11]

Sports car life with track use lol.

[@imlilleaf4003]

Definition of mid life crisis

[@CarGuy11]

😂

[@KaiatheSiberianHusky]

or someone who can afford the car.

[@blast4me754]

That midlife crisis stuff was debunked years ago..