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PDXSSCE · 10-28-2020, 09:46 PM

The oil in my '15 SS was changed using synthetic oil a year ago. Since then, it's been driven less than 1,200 miles. Should the oil be changed?

Tony-8 · 10-28-2020, 10:31 PM

There will be different opinions on this, but I would change it. Despite the few miles the car has been driven, I would not be comfortable leaving the same oil in a car like this for over a year, especially for the $100 or so it would cost to be safe.

Vegas Bound · 10-28-2020, 10:35 PM

Oil change - $100, engine swap - many thousands.

chevy pilot · 10-29-2020, 12:21 AM

Once a year.

mudwheel57 · 10-29-2020, 04:51 AM

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Once a year.

I agree. Once a year. Oil breaks down. I have a twenty five year old vehicle and I have changed oil in it 25 times. I would not be afraid to take it anywhere without worry of engine failure. (81000 miles on odometer)

jokrz187 · 10-29-2020, 07:06 AM

I put less than 1500 on my car and I still do a change every six months. Like others say, the oil will start to break down.

Bigdumogre · 10-29-2020, 07:57 AM

I would do it twice a year too like stated. Oil does break down and also builds up in moisture

Sir Nuke · 10-29-2020, 08:24 AM

CHANGE IT!!

Quicksilver2SS · 10-29-2020, 08:45 AM

1 year max, oil turns acidic and will attack seals.

BehindBlueI's · 10-29-2020, 10:10 AM

https://www.popularmechanics.com/car...old-motor-oil/

Modern oils, particularly synthetics, last longer then is commonly assumed. That said, I change the oil in my Camaro at the beginning of "driving season" in mid-March. I change my truck's oil bi-annually, primarily because of a lifetime warranty.

ZED SLED · 10-29-2020, 10:33 AM

I get mine changed once/year. Only put 500 miles on it this year and getting it changed Saturday. Another thing that concerns me is the media in the filter. How long does it really last? So like stated above, better safe than sorry.

ZED SLED · 10-29-2020, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BehindBlueI's

https://www.popularmechanics.com/car...old-motor-oil/

Modern oils, particularly synthetics, last longer then is commonly assumed. That said, I change the oil in my Camaro at the beginning of "driving season" in mid-March. I change my truck's oil bi-annually, primarily because of a lifetime warranty.

You only change the oil in your truck once every 2 years or did you mean semi-annually?

BLU DUCE · 10-29-2020, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

You only change the oil in your truck once every 2 years or did you mean semi-annually?

I just did 4 oil changes.

ZED SLED · 10-29-2020, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

I just did 4 oil changes.

Haha. No one wants to hear about your sex life!

10-28-2020, 09:46 PM	#1
PDXSSCE Yee-aay-ee! Drives: 2015 2SS/RS CV CE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: ORegon Posts: 2,520	Another Oil Change Question The oil in my '15 SS was changed using synthetic oil a year ago. Since then, it's been driven less than 1,200 miles. Should the oil be changed? __________________

10-28-2020, 10:31 PM	#2
Tony-8 Drives: 2014 Camaro RRM 2SS RS, M6 LS3 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 234	There will be different opinions on this, but I would change it. Despite the few miles the car has been driven, I would not be comfortable leaving the same oil in a car like this for over a year, especially for the $100 or so it would cost to be safe. __________________ Dream it - drive it!

10-29-2020, 07:06 AM	#6
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 402 View My Garage	I put less than 1500 on my car and I still do a change every six months. Like others say, the oil will start to break down. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.

10-29-2020, 07:57 AM	#7
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	I would do it twice a year too like stated. Oil does break down and also builds up in moisture __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

10-29-2020, 08:24 AM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	CHANGE IT!! __________________

10-28-2020, 10:35 PM	#3
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Oil change - $100, engine swap - many thousands.

10-29-2020, 12:21 AM	#4
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 952	Once a year.

10-29-2020, 08:45 AM	#9
Quicksilver2SS Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 NPP Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sacramento Posts: 227	1 year max, oil turns acidic and will attack seals. __________________ Taylor 409's, BF Comp 2's, Z26 pads, Hurst billet shifter

10-29-2020, 10:10 AM	#10
BehindBlueI's Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	https://www.popularmechanics.com/car...old-motor-oil/ Modern oils, particularly synthetics, last longer then is commonly assumed. That said, I change the oil in my Camaro at the beginning of "driving season" in mid-March. I change my truck's oil bi-annually, primarily because of a lifetime warranty.

10-29-2020, 10:33 AM	#11
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	I get mine changed once/year. Only put 500 miles on it this year and getting it changed Saturday. Another thing that concerns me is the media in the filter. How long does it really last? So like stated above, better safe than sorry. __________________