Let's talk about servicing our Camaros

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

We're all glad you're here.

lol I do what I can.

[MrIcky]

It's likely the manual is going to say to use oil that complies with GM41xxx whatever. I will find an oil that does so. If it's synthetic that's likely to be Mobile 1 and I'm good with that.

I will then use the DIC display and change the oil when it says 25% per the recommendation of the dealer.

I will do this at a dealer until the warranty expires.

I trust my dealer to do an oil change or I would never buy from that dealer. Why would you ever buy a car from a dealer that you don't trust to do the most basic of engine maintenance? I know there are horror stories about dry-sump vettes and such on this site, but for this car (without a dry-sump) it makes no sense to be this paranoid.

[radz28]

I'll be doing all my own servicing unless there is something super special the car requires. I figure if I can replace clutches/torque converters and tinker with most of the rest of the car, filter, fluid, and lubing won't be too big a deal for me. I like to use that time to make make sure everything under the car is in good condition too. I don't really need a dealer to tell me if I have a bad hose or belt. I haven't had the greatest experience at dealers either but I haven't been to all of them so I'm not going to judge by a couple experiences.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by MrIcky

It's likely the manual is going to say to use oil that complies with GM41xxx whatever. I will find an oil that does so. If it's synthetic that's likely to be Mobile 1 and I'm good with that.

I will then use the DIC display and change the oil when it says 25% per the recommendation of the dealer.

I will do this at a dealer until the warranty expires.

I trust my dealer to do an oil change or I would never buy from that dealer. Why would you ever buy a car from a dealer that you don't trust to do the most basic of engine maintenance? I know there are horror stories about dry-sump vettes and such on this site, but for this car (without a dry-sump) it makes no sense to be this paranoid.

it will be coming with M1 in both the Auto and the manual (motors) as for the trans fluid and gear lube...

GM's got some trick fluid for the auto that should never need replacing.

[GrnMchin]

Originally Posted by MrIcky

I trust my dealer to do an oil change or I would never buy from that dealer. Why would you ever buy a car from a dealer that you don't trust to do the most basic of engine maintenance? I know there are horror stories about dry-sump vettes and such on this site, but for this car (without a dry-sump) it makes no sense to be this paranoid.

I don't dislike my dealer, I just like doing the simple things myself on my schedule. Some times the person changing oil at the dealership is the low guy who may or may not like his job or take the extra care needed. Had a car long time ago that every time it went to the dealer they had to fix the ground effects and buff the scratches out. About the 3rd time of the same thing happening and repeated warnings started doing my own oil changes while still under warranty.
And don't do business with that dealership any more if it can be avoided.

[lalometalik]

Originally Posted by Eighty-Six Z

I saw the question raised in the first post but didn't see an answer to it yet (or atleast I overlooked it)...... Since the engine is coming from the factory with synthetic already in it, does that mean they are seating the pistons right off the assembly line?
Thanks in advance.

this is one of my main concerns, it has been brought up in previous threads with no answer.

Originally Posted by Eighty-Six Z

Just curious if I need to take out the synthetic for the break-in period and then re-aply the synthethic after 1000 miles.

is this possible?
i've thought of doing this also, but not sure its too safe. switching to non-synthetic, even for only break-in period, that is.
thanks for ur response in advance

[theholycow]

Originally Posted by lalometalik

this is one of my main concerns, it has been brought up in previous threads with no answer.

It was answered in this thread, though...it was just hidden in the middle of a really long and informative post:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

you can break in motors with synthetic oil. in fact a lot of synth oil companies are coming out with synth oil specially designed for break-in procedures. as for the motor from the factory... the rings will be seated before it hits the show room floor. feel free to romp the hell out of it out of the dealer parking lot.

[Rogue Leader]

Originally Posted by GrnMchin

I don't dislike my dealer, I just like doing the simple things myself on my schedule. Some times the person changing oil at the dealership is the low guy who may or may not like his job or take the extra care needed. Had a car long time ago that every time it went to the dealer they had to fix the ground effects and buff the scratches out. About the 3rd time of the same thing happening and repeated warnings started doing my own oil changes while still under warranty.
And don't do business with that dealership any more if it can be avoided.

It takes me under 30 minutes to change the oil in my folks driveway on a saturday morning, as opposed to waiting for an appointment, going to the dealer waiting for them to do it, or leaving and coming back.... AND the added risk of who knows who "testing" your car.

[lalometalik]

Originally Posted by theholycow

It was answered in this thread, though...it was just hidden in the middle of a really long and informative post:

haha, just sifted through and read it. thanks

[Eighty-Six Z]

Originally Posted by theholycow

It was answered in this thread, though...it was just hidden in the middle of a really long and informative post:

Thanks theholycow! Looks like I did miss it after all. And thanks to Camarospike for posting the info. This answers my questions about "taking her easy" for the first 500 miles then.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

It takes me under 30 minutes to change the oil in my folks driveway on a saturday morning, as opposed to waiting for an appointment, going to the dealer waiting for them to do it, or leaving and coming back.... AND the added risk of who knows who "testing" your car.

if I'm in a hurry, it doesnt take long to change my oil. but if I feel like going the extra bit. I'll let the car sit for an hour or so draining so I can get that last little bit of old oil out before I fill up with new.

then again, I guess I could always flush my crankcase like this guy....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9974

Originally Posted by Eighty-Six Z

Thanks theholycow! Looks like I did miss it after all. And thanks to Camarospike for posting the info. This answers my questions about "taking her easy" for the first 500 miles then.

no prob. dont worry, the motors that are coming out of the factories today can take a pounding from the first fire up and be just fine.

[Rogue Leader]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

then again, I guess I could always flush my crankcase like this guy....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9974

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