Oil Help

[Mike614]

I been told to change my oil every 4000 miles... this doesn't sound right to me (I'm not a car expert).... but how and h3ll oil can last that long? I mean I thought I would have to fill it up every week like gas.... when it needs oil don't the oil light pop up on the dash and stay there during driving? Thanks

[justa25thTA]

Have you read your manual? Pretty sure it tells you when your oil needs changed.

When the Change Engine Oil
Soon Message Displays
Change engine oil and filter.

See

Engine Oil on page 10‑10.

An Emission Control Service.

When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, service
is required for the vehicle as
soon as possible, within the next
1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under
the best conditions, the engine oil
life system might not indicate the
need for vehicle service for more
than a year. The engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once a
year and the oil life system must
be reset. Your dealer has trained
service technicians who will perform

this work and reset the system.

[Jayson9]

Several things to consider, besides the DIC telling you to do it:

- Mobil 1 is great synthetic oil, and as such you pay for it!
- The 6.2 ltr takes like 7 qts of it and thats alot of oil!
- Most running Mobil 1 are getting oil life way beyond 4k! Thats one of the benefits of paying for and using Mobil 1 over dino oil.

P.S. Here's a thought: I used to own a Jetti Deisel Turbo. Had the dirtiest looking oil changes ever! But, the oil was 5qts synthetic and lasted 10K between changes! If they can do it with a dirty a$$ diesel, I am sure gassers can go the distance as well....

[camaro1]

Originally Posted by Jayson9

Several things to consider, besides the DIC telling you to do it:

- Mobil 1 is great synthetic oil, and as such you pay for it!
- The 6.2 ltr takes like 7 qts of it and thats alot of oil!- Most running Mobil 1 are getting oil life way beyond 4k! Thats one of the benefits of paying for and using Mobil 1 over dino oil.

P.S. Here's a thought: I used to own a Jetti Deisel Turbo. Had the dirtiest looking oil changes ever! But, the oil was 5qts synthetic and lasted 10K between changes! If they can do it with a dirty a$$ diesel, I am sure gassers can go the distance as well....

if you are only putting in 7 qts you are going to be a quart low!! the oil capacity of the ls3 and l99 is 8qts

[Jayson9]

Originally Posted by camaro1

if you are only putting in 7 qts you are going to be a quart low!! the oil capacity of the ls3 and l99 is 8qts

My mistake....... but, I like to keep it lean and mean non the less!

[Ron66Vette&10SS]

Originally Posted by Mike614

......I mean I thought I would have to fill it up every week like gas.... when it needs oil don't the oil light pop up on the dash and stay there during driving? Thanks

Surely you're kidding right? If not....well....I'm speechless then.

[67 Convertible]

Originally Posted by Mike614

I been told to change my oil every 4000 miles... this doesn't sound right to me (I'm not a car expert).... but how and h3ll oil can last that long? I mean I thought I would have to fill it up every week like gas.... when it needs oil don't the oil light pop up on the dash and stay there during driving? Thanks

1) You should "check" your oil every couple of weeks and add as necessary
2) You should be able to go 7,000 to 8,000 miles or more between oil changes, I change mine every 5,000-6,000.
3) If the oil light "pops" up on the dash, it means your oil is too low and could cause damage...you need to add oil immediately. This will never happen if you check your oil level every couple of weeks.
4) If you want to use the OLM in the DIC you can go up to 10,000 miles or more between oil changes, depending on your driving habits
5) Your V6 takes 6 qts. of oil, the filter is a cartidge type and it is located in the engine bay

Hope this helps.............

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by Mike614

I been told to change my oil every 4000 miles... this doesn't sound right to me (I'm not a car expert).... but how and h3ll oil can last that long? I mean I thought I would have to fill it up every week like gas.... when it needs oil don't the oil light pop up on the dash and stay there during driving? Thanks

Typically, dealerships recommend that you change your oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles. This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles. It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be changed at 3,000 miles since the last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. This information was taken out of your owners manual. Please reference page 9-13 for this information.

Thank you!

Elizabeth, Chevrolet Customer Service

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Typically, dealerships recommend that you change your oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles. This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles. It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be changed at 3,000 miles since the last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. This information was taken out of your owners manual. Please reference page 9-13 for this information.

Thank you!

Elizabeth, Chevrolet Customer Service

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