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camarossrs2150 · 06-23-2009, 06:11 PM

looking to see when everybody is doing there first oil change . im using royal purple .some oils state 2000 miles or more before you add there product . im not sure why . any info will help thanks not sure if posted allready . now that i got my car i cant find time to browse . thanks again i have 700 miles on it now

Foster26 · 06-23-2009, 06:33 PM

rings don't seal and valves don't seat very well with synthetic oils. Motors should be broken in with conventional oil as a little wear is needed for these things to happen. I plan on changing mine to Amsoil after 3K miles.

franknbeans · 06-23-2009, 06:43 PM

Dude, the car comes with Mobil 1 in it.

camarossrs2150 · 06-23-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

Dude, the car comes with Mobil 1 in it.

are we saying we cant mix and match .spoke to alot of guys at car shows they like purple over mobil 1 . and they all drive high end cars . if you guys dont agree with purple i will switch, did not do change yet . still can return

ibznu2010 · 06-23-2009, 08:27 PM

owners manual saids 1500.

diggermike62 · 06-23-2009, 09:04 PM

I plan on going by the factory recommendation, GM says the car will tell you when to change the oil, and they are given it a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty they probably have their ducks in a row. I have almost 3000 miles on my SS2 and I have not used a drop of oil. good job Chevy. Lets put some faith in our american engineering.

diggermike62

Legend · 06-23-2009, 09:08 PM

Changed mine at 500 and some change and again at 1500 miles...sitting at a little over 2K now!

Manual says 1500 and then the computer will tell you each time it's needed again...follow the manual or do like a lot of folks have...follow your gut feeling.

franknbeans · 06-23-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

are we saying we cant mix and match .spoke to alot of guys at car shows they like purple over mobil 1 . and they all drive high end cars . if you guys dont agree with purple i will switch, did not do change yet . still can return

No I was telling Forester that the car comes with synthetic, thus is comment is wrong.

camarossrs2150 · 06-24-2009, 02:30 PM

after early change i put in a magnetic oil drain screw .so if any other particles fall free it will stick to magnet

lakers171 · 06-24-2009, 03:47 PM

im sitting at close to 1k miles and i wanted to get an oil change already but they didn't have the filter in stock so i will wait till the end of the week and if they have it great but if not go to a different dealer.

copterdoc · 06-24-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by diggermike62

I plan on going by the factory recommendation, GM says the car will tell you when to change the oil, and they are given it a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty they probably have their ducks in a row. I have almost 3000 miles on my SS2 and I have not used a drop of oil. good job Chevy. Lets put some faith in our american engineering.

diggermike62

I would not trust your computer to tell you when to change the oil. Mine came from the factory set on 10000 miles on the display. At 3000 miles it said that the oil life had 70% left.

Rogue Leader · 06-24-2009, 03:52 PM

Mobil 1 Filter M1-113 is the correct one, just in case you cant get a delco one...

camarossrs2150 · 06-24-2009, 04:23 PM

what are the dealers charging for an oil change .

Riderover40 · 06-25-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

what are the dealers charging for an oil change .

It depends .......... lol !

My dealer is throwing the first oil and filter change !

06-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#1
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	what is the recommended first oil change looking to see when everybody is doing there first oil change . im using royal purple .some oils state 2000 miles or more before you add there product . im not sure why . any info will help thanks not sure if posted allready . now that i got my car i cant find time to browse . thanks again i have 700 miles on it now __________________ [SIGPIC] Last edited by camarossrs2150; 06-23-2009 at 06:27 PM.

06-23-2009, 06:43 PM	#3
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	Dude, the car comes with Mobil 1 in it. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

06-23-2009, 09:04 PM	#6
diggermike62 diggermike62 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Junction City Oregon Posts: 36	Oil change I plan on going by the factory recommendation, GM says the car will tell you when to change the oil, and they are given it a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty they probably have their ducks in a row. I have almost 3000 miles on my SS2 and I have not used a drop of oil. good job Chevy. Lets put some faith in our american engineering. diggermike62

06-24-2009, 02:30 PM	#9
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	after early change i put in a magnetic oil drain screw .so if any other particles fall free it will stick to magnet __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-24-2009, 03:47 PM	#10
lakers171 SoCal MAYHEM Drives: 2010 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne, Ca Posts: 2,831 View My Garage	im sitting at close to 1k miles and i wanted to get an oil change already but they didn't have the filter in stock so i will wait till the end of the week and if they have it great but if not go to a different dealer. __________________

06-23-2009, 06:33 PM	#2
Foster26 Drives: 2SS/RS IOM 6SP CGRS #9761 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 295	rings don't seal and valves don't seat very well with synthetic oils. Motors should be broken in with conventional oil as a little wear is needed for these things to happen. I plan on changing mine to Amsoil after 3K miles.

06-23-2009, 08:27 PM	#5
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	owners manual saids 1500.

06-23-2009, 09:08 PM	#7
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	Changed mine at 500 and some change and again at 1500 miles...sitting at a little over 2K now! Manual says 1500 and then the computer will tell you each time it's needed again...follow the manual or do like a lot of folks have...follow your gut feeling.

06-24-2009, 03:52 PM	#12
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Mobil 1 Filter M1-113 is the correct one, just in case you cant get a delco one... __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

06-24-2009, 04:23 PM	#13
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	what are the dealers charging for an oil change . __________________ [SIGPIC]

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