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STUNNAH · 06-17-2017, 02:16 AM

Builder recommended changing oil every 3k and checking the catch can at the same interval...Car showed oil at 50%, went ahead and had oil changed (looked good, didn't smell burnt, showed correct level on dip stick)...Checked catch can and had just enough oil on the surface and looked like a light coat of baby oil on the skin...Just wanted an opinion or two regarding the frequency of checking the can and changing the oil...At this point I believe that I would be good to go with the normal intervals...No racing drag/track just and occasional spirited burst...Thanks for any feedback...

Crash76 · 06-17-2017, 02:37 AM

Only the pocket book hurts to change the oil more often... ive changed my oil 4x in 6k mi... but i track and have done a cam swap...

Check your catch can whenever you want, now that you know there is next to nothing after 3k mi you really dont have to worry much...

Personally I like to check the engine bay and marvel at all the awesomeness ... i empty the
catch can once or twice a month just cause im there in the bay... during the winter it was all just water vapor that condensed... almost no oil.

STUNNAH · 06-17-2017, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash76

Only the pocket book hurts to change the oil more often... ive changed my oil 4x in 6k mi... but i track and have done a cam swap...

Check your catch can whenever you want, now that you know there is next to nothing after 3k mi you really dont have to worry much...

Personally I like to check the engine bay and marvel at all the awesomeness ... i empty the
catch can once or twice a month just cause im there in the bay... during the winter it was all just water vapor that condensed... almost no oil.

Appreciated!!!

06-17-2017, 02:16 AM	#1
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	Checking catch can question... Builder recommended changing oil every 3k and checking the catch can at the same interval...Car showed oil at 50%, went ahead and had oil changed (looked good, didn't smell burnt, showed correct level on dip stick)...Checked catch can and had just enough oil on the surface and looked like a light coat of baby oil on the skin...Just wanted an opinion or two regarding the frequency of checking the can and changing the oil...At this point I believe that I would be good to go with the normal intervals...No racing drag/track just and occasional spirited burst...Thanks for any feedback... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

06-17-2017, 02:37 AM	#2
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	Only the pocket book hurts to change the oil more often... ive changed my oil 4x in 6k mi... but i track and have done a cam swap... Check your catch can whenever you want, now that you know there is next to nothing after 3k mi you really dont have to worry much... Personally I like to check the engine bay and marvel at all the awesomeness ... i empty the catch can once or twice a month just cause im there in the bay... during the winter it was all just water vapor that condensed... almost no oil.