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eliminator1974 · 08-30-2015, 08:14 PM

Just asking opinions I Have a 2010 ss that I only drive maybe 900-1500 miles a year on it. Just curious on how often do you think I should change it. I do every year when I bring it out of the garage to start driving it in march or april. Any Different Ideas thanks

skuttduck · 08-30-2015, 08:22 PM

The official GM statement is once a year or when the sensor tells you to, whichever comes first.

I noticed that the sensor tells me about at 5000 miles.

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pickwithaustin · 08-30-2015, 08:49 PM

If you're not putting on miles, then once a year.

IMPERIALBLUE2SS · 08-31-2015, 06:59 PM

I would change it before storage no sense in old oil sitting there all winter.

cajun1le · 09-01-2015, 10:03 PM

All good advice from the above comments, but I like to change the oil every 3,000 miles (+-500 miles) or once a year before winter storage.

Avenging Orange · 09-02-2015, 06:20 PM

Change mine every spring.

krisprz2010camaross · 09-02-2015, 06:38 PM

Every 3,000-4,000 miles. Daily driver.

bobfic · 09-22-2015, 05:28 PM

Recently picked up 2010 in July, not my first go around, stored all of them in winter months here in Ohio, I always change oil in spring and be for storing it for winter.

Bulldog3071 · 10-01-2015, 01:41 PM

I only put on about 1000 miles a year and change it every year in October

Kendall421 · 11-23-2015, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMPERIALBLUE2SS

I would change it before storage no sense in old oil sitting there all winter.

Actually you should change it in spring after storage. Oil sitting in the pan won't hurt a thing. During storage temp cycling moisture inside the block and heads runs into the pan and oil. That's why a spring change is best. New oil in the pan in fall becomes contaminated oil by spring.

08-30-2015, 08:14 PM	#1
eliminator1974 Drives: 2010 SS 507RWHP. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: KOKOMO Posts: 19	how oftern to change the oil Just asking opinions I Have a 2010 ss that I only drive maybe 900-1500 miles a year on it. Just curious on how often do you think I should change it. I do every year when I bring it out of the garage to start driving it in march or april. Any Different Ideas thanks __________________ 250cc cylinder heads, G6x3 Comp Cam 111, LSA intake235/647 exhaust 244/612 Fast 102 intake, Nick Williams 102 TB, Stainless Works 2" Long tube headers, Flow master AT cat back. CAI CAI/ADM Scoop, SLP UD pulley, PFTADT .Spring,sways,rear trailing arm. Pedders subframe bushings, energy differential mounts, sphon toe links. BMR 2-point stb, LSR tunnel brace. Hurst short throw shifter, COR Velocity 20" wheels

08-30-2015, 08:22 PM	#2
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	The official GM statement is once a year or when the sensor tells you to, whichever comes first. I noticed that the sensor tells me about at 5000 miles. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...2&l=ea75430571 __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

08-30-2015, 08:49 PM	#3
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	If you're not putting on miles, then once a year. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

09-02-2015, 06:20 PM	#6
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09-02-2015, 06:38 PM	#7
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08-31-2015, 06:59 PM	#4
IMPERIALBLUE2SS Drives: 2010 imperial blue LS3 M6 2SSRS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia beach Virginia Posts: 210	I would change it before storage no sense in old oil sitting there all winter.

09-01-2015, 10:03 PM	#5
cajun1le The Mechanic Drives: a sports car Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 316	All good advice from the above comments, but I like to change the oil every 3,000 miles (+-500 miles) or once a year before winter storage.

09-22-2015, 05:28 PM	#8
bobfic Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 216 View My Garage	Recently picked up 2010 in July, not my first go around, stored all of them in winter months here in Ohio, I always change oil in spring and be for storing it for winter.

10-01-2015, 01:41 PM	#9
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