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Verio · 12-11-2009, 06:31 AM

So, I got my first oil change around 2500 miles. However, I just received an email from that same dealer saying I'm nearing my 6,000 mile service interval.

Is this even accurate?
What is the REAL service interval, that I need to go in, to be compliant with my Warranty?

Please do not post opinions on how often oil changes should be done, or what your own personal service interval is. I would just like to know what GM considers the service interval to be.

I tried reading the Service manual, and it states something about Service I and Service II based upon when my DIC tells me to get my oil change. Is that what I'm looking for?

Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-11-2009, 07:15 AM

tough call, onstar is telling me that I have 95% oil life left. I changed it at 8500 I think and I am at 9500 now.. They say change it again at 16,000.

Now my dealer wants to do it every 3-months or 5k miles.

DangerZL1 · 12-11-2009, 11:20 AM

The dealer just sends out reminders on their 6000 mile guideline for all cars as advertising. They aren't considering the DIC calculated service interval. I'd just change it based on the DIC or your own preferred schedule.

Verio · 12-11-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerouSS

The dealer just sends out reminders on their 6000 mile guideline for all cars as advertising. They aren't considering the DIC calculated service interval. I'd just change it based on the DIC or your own preferred schedule.

Not really the answer I was looking for... but thank you

I guess the root of the issue is, every car I've driven has a prescribed maintenance schedule. For example, my wife's Mistubishi, I know EXACTLY when to bring it in for maintenance.

dwebster · 12-11-2009, 03:59 PM

Check with the dealer you plan on using to get regular service maintenance completed. Although they may not have exact 2010 Camaro specs, they should be able to prescribe a maintenance schedule. 7500/15000/30000 etc...My guess is it will be similar to Corvette for filter changes, wipers, etc. They should have that one at least

Dakota Kid · 12-11-2009, 04:09 PM

Is there no service interval plan in teh owners manual?

OUR72GTO · 12-11-2009, 04:17 PM

There always has been.

NAHURRY · 12-11-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dakota Kid

Is there no service interval plan in teh owners manual?

Fairly sure they are...I'm Just too lazy to look for it rite now.

Angrybird 12 · 12-11-2009, 04:28 PM

dealerships always go by Worst Case, not by real world driving.. they are there to make money, it makes sense to them to send you notices at the minimum intervals for every maintenance task hoping you will bring it in and let them perform hundreds of dollars worth of usless maintenance, using up vital resources in their quest to make money off of uneducated owners...

if you do resonable maintenance on your car (usually double what the dealer recommends time wise), you will not be doing any harm and save yourself a ton of money in the meantime...

If you are very hard on your car you should follow the dealer recommendations, but under normal use it is overkill,,,

Just my opinion, but I have never had a maintenance related failure...

OUR72GTO · 12-12-2009, 02:41 AM

What he said...........

Davis · 12-15-2009, 03:06 PM

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but, this is what the manual states:

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.

Hope this helps.

Verio · 12-17-2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but, this is what the manual states:

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.

Hope this helps.

This is what I wanted. Thank you.

SleepWarz · 12-17-2009, 02:41 PM

about every 3 k miles I'll do my oil.

Once a year or longer for tranny/dif.

Snidely Whiplash · 12-27-2013, 10:42 AM

My 2014 2SS Camaro came with a 2 year service package. If they want to service it for free, they can have at it. I WILL change the oil at 500 just to be safe. I like prevention maintenance on new motors.

12-11-2009, 06:31 AM	#1
Verio Taking it 1 day at a time Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 751 View My Garage	What is the real Service Interval So, I got my first oil change around 2500 miles. However, I just received an email from that same dealer saying I'm nearing my 6,000 mile service interval. Is this even accurate? What is the REAL service interval, that I need to go in, to be compliant with my Warranty? Please do not post opinions on how often oil changes should be done, or what your own personal service interval is. I would just like to know what GM considers the service interval to be. I tried reading the Service manual, and it states something about Service I and Service II based upon when my DIC tells me to get my oil change. Is that what I'm looking for? __________________ Order#: NJWGTF 1100, Preliminary order accepted 04/27/2009 6000, Delivered to the customer 07/23/2009 - 3 Months (worth the wait!!)

12-11-2009, 04:09 PM	#6
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	Is there no service interval plan in teh owners manual? __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

12-11-2009, 04:17 PM	#7
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	There always has been. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

12-11-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	dealerships always go by Worst Case, not by real world driving.. they are there to make money, it makes sense to them to send you notices at the minimum intervals for every maintenance task hoping you will bring it in and let them perform hundreds of dollars worth of usless maintenance, using up vital resources in their quest to make money off of uneducated owners... if you do resonable maintenance on your car (usually double what the dealer recommends time wise), you will not be doing any harm and save yourself a ton of money in the meantime... If you are very hard on your car you should follow the dealer recommendations, but under normal use it is overkill,,, Just my opinion, but I have never had a maintenance related failure... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

12-12-2009, 02:41 AM	#10
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	What he said........... __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

12-11-2009, 07:15 AM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	tough call, onstar is telling me that I have 95% oil life left. I changed it at 8500 I think and I am at 9500 now.. They say change it again at 16,000. Now my dealer wants to do it every 3-months or 5k miles.

12-11-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	The dealer just sends out reminders on their 6000 mile guideline for all cars as advertising. They aren't considering the DIC calculated service interval. I'd just change it based on the DIC or your own preferred schedule.

12-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#5
dwebster DW's 2SS Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS LS3-CAI/LG-Corsa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 163 View My Garage	Check with the dealer you plan on using to get regular service maintenance completed. Although they may not have exact 2010 Camaro specs, they should be able to prescribe a maintenance schedule. 7500/15000/30000 etc...My guess is it will be similar to Corvette for filter changes, wipers, etc. They should have that one at least

12-15-2009, 03:06 PM	#11
Davis Drives: '10 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 126 View My Garage	Not sure if this is what you are looking for but, this is what the manual states: 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. Hope this helps. __________________ Black, 2SS/RS, Manual, Inferno Orange Accent Trim Pkg, Sunroof, Rear Ground Effects Tinted Windows, DT shorty headers, !mufflers, !CAGS, Barton STS, Vararam VIN# 2G1FT1EW5A9101443 Delivered 4/17/2009

12-17-2009, 02:41 PM	#13
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	about every 3 k miles I'll do my oil. Once a year or longer for tranny/dif.

12-27-2013, 10:42 AM	#14
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	My 2014 2SS Camaro came with a 2 year service package. If they want to service it for free, they can have at it. I WILL change the oil at 500 just to be safe. I like prevention maintenance on new motors. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

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