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BOETIE · 10-28-2009, 07:49 AM

I have read alot of comments about very quick oil changes from hundreds of miles to 1500,and then using synthetic oil.My question is,are they shipped with pure synthetic now ? I thought normally it was a good idea to wait 7500 miles before changing to synthetic because of the rings...or is this old school now,just looking for sum good direction here.

topgun1 · 10-28-2009, 08:21 AM

The Camaro SS uses only Mobil 1, which is all-synthetic. It came with it. I am not sure about the LTs. But the SS even has "Mobil 1" right on the oil fill cap. The dealer will only change it using Mobil 1. It's what they use for the Corvettes as well. I just had an initial oil change at 400 miles. It helps remove pieces of metal and deposits from the new engine. Most people won't wait until the 5K mile mark.

BTW, might want to change up your avatar info, says "2110". I hope Camaro is around then though!

67 Convertible · 10-28-2009, 08:43 AM

The V8 comes with Mobil1 from the factory. The V6 comes with dino oil from the factory. With my V6, I changed at 900 with dino. I changed again at 1,500 and put in Mobil1.

BOETIE · 10-28-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

The Camaro, at least the SS uses only Mobil 1, which is all-synthetic. It came with it. I am not sure about the LTs. But the SS even has "Mobil 1" right on the oil fill cap. The dealer will only change it using Mobil 1. It's what the use for the Corvettes as well. I just had an initial oil change at 400 miles. It helps remove pieces of metal and deposits from the new engine. Most people won't wait until the 5K mile mark.

BTW, might want to change up your avatar info, says "2110". I hope Camaro is around then though!

Aw man yur kiddin !!! I mst have taken a ride with the ol man in the deelorian !!!!

zen · 10-28-2009, 12:22 PM

The engiune in the CTS comes with Mobil 1, the same engine in the camaro (3.6 DI) comes with mineral (dino) oil. So I don't think it matters when or if you switch to synthetic.

mutant chicken · 10-28-2009, 12:41 PM

We had our oil changed at 1100 miles and the dealer insisted on putting in Mobil 1, which was fine with me, we have a 2SS by the way, and yes it does say it right on the oil cap. I also run nothing but synthetic in my Harley as well.

chrisgalles · 10-28-2009, 01:17 PM

Royal Purple for me!

tjd24 · 10-28-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

The V8 comes with Mobil1 from the factory. The V6 comes with dino oil from the factory. With my V6, I changed at 900 with dino. I changed again at 1,500 and put in Mobil1.

On my 2LT I changed oil at 900 miles with dino then switched to Mobil 1 at 3,000.

67 Convertible · 10-28-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

The V8 comes with Mobil1 from the factory. The V6 comes with dino oil from the factory. With my V6, I changed at 900 with dino. I changed again at 1,500 and put in Mobil1.

I was in a fog when I wrote this. I'ts tough to get old.
The mind is the "second" thing to go.

First change was at 1,400 with dino.
Second change was 2,900 with mobil1.

drtwo · 10-28-2009, 06:13 PM

I changed it at 1500 miles. I was surprised at how black it was. I didn't see any metal fragments...but I probably wouldn't be able to anyway. I used Canola oil instead of motor oil as I heard that it has bettter viscosity for the winter. We'll see.

drtwo · 10-28-2009, 06:14 PM

10-28-2009, 07:49 AM	#1
BOETIE Drives: 2010 2SS 6 Speed Man Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,329	SYNTHETIC OIL ? I have read alot of comments about very quick oil changes from hundreds of miles to 1500,and then using synthetic oil.My question is,are they shipped with pure synthetic now ? I thought normally it was a good idea to wait 7500 miles before changing to synthetic because of the rings...or is this old school now,just looking for sum good direction here. __________________ She's a Zaino Girl !

10-28-2009, 08:21 AM	#2
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	The Camaro SS uses only Mobil 1, which is all-synthetic. It came with it. I am not sure about the LTs. But the SS even has "Mobil 1" right on the oil fill cap. The dealer will only change it using Mobil 1. It's what they use for the Corvettes as well. I just had an initial oil change at 400 miles. It helps remove pieces of metal and deposits from the new engine. Most people won't wait until the 5K mile mark. BTW, might want to change up your avatar info, says "2110". I hope Camaro is around then though! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears.... Last edited by topgun1; 10-28-2009 at 09:27 AM.

10-28-2009, 08:43 AM	#3
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	The V8 comes with Mobil1 from the factory. The V6 comes with dino oil from the factory. With my V6, I changed at 900 with dino. I changed again at 1,500 and put in Mobil1. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

10-28-2009, 12:41 PM	#6
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 507 View My Garage	We had our oil changed at 1100 miles and the dealer insisted on putting in Mobil 1, which was fine with me, we have a 2SS by the way, and yes it does say it right on the oil cap. I also run nothing but synthetic in my Harley as well. __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

10-28-2009, 06:13 PM	#10
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	I changed it at 1500 miles. I was surprised at how black it was. I didn't see any metal fragments...but I probably wouldn't be able to anyway. I used Canola oil instead of motor oil as I heard that it has bettter viscosity for the winter. We'll see. __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

10-28-2009, 12:22 PM	#5
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	The engiune in the CTS comes with Mobil 1, the same engine in the camaro (3.6 DI) comes with mineral (dino) oil. So I don't think it matters when or if you switch to synthetic.

10-28-2009, 01:17 PM	#7
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	Royal Purple for me!

10-28-2009, 06:14 PM	#11
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	__________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

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