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Adbeelq · 05-01-2016, 10:26 AM

Hey guys I'm new to the forum and had a few questions about my car. I just bought a 2015 camaro lfx from a chevy dealer it had 15 miles on it... I'm assuming it still has the oil from the factory.. and those models probably got there late 2014.. my car still being new was probably in the lot for well over a year.. should I change the oil? Second question.. when the car is at idle or under light acceleration, I can hear a light clicking sound similar to when and import needs oil type sound.. is that normal on the v6?

shags · 05-01-2016, 10:41 AM

Check the oil. .. and no way it's been on the lot a year you can check the build date.. but your oil should be fine and the clicking sound is the direct injection it's pretty noisy

Adbeelq · 05-01-2016, 11:00 AM

Awesome thanks for the reply!

shags · 05-01-2016, 11:02 AM

Welcome. Mine was a 2015 I bought in February and it was built in November. . The oil should last they say 7500 miles but I'd get it changed the first time sooner maybe 5000 but you should be fine.. and welcome to C5

Adbeelq · 05-01-2016, 11:29 AM

Thank you so much! I'm already looking into trying to get the best setup, alot of good options out there!

shags · 05-01-2016, 11:51 AM

Yup

Gerry S · 05-01-2016, 12:13 PM

Thank god you came to your senses and purchase a American car instead of a foreign car made of plastic.

Twin Town Terror · 05-01-2016, 01:32 PM

Put a catch can on it stat!

Adbeelq · 05-01-2016, 01:33 PM

My Dad is big on American cars.. I've always had rotary engine cars.. after installing my 3rd engine in 2 years I called it quits.. and I got a great deal on my 2015.. so this is what I'm looking at..

Vtc controller
Vmax throttle
Cai intake
Loudmouth v1

Any recommendations or suggestions? Anything I should stay away from?

Adbeelq · 05-01-2016, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin Town Terror

Put a catch can on it stat!

Note taken.. is this a must on a stock engine?

Twin Town Terror · 05-01-2016, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adbeelq

Note taken.. is this a must on a stock engine?

Yes. For direct injected engines they are a must stock or modded.

Adbeelq · 05-01-2016, 01:46 PM

Sounds good.. adding it to my list. thank you

Camarillo ZL6 · 05-01-2016, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adbeelq

My Dad is big on American cars.. I've always had rotary engine cars.. after installing my 3rd engine in 2 years I called it quits.. and I got a great deal on my 2015.. so this is what I'm looking at..

Vtc controller
Vmax throttle
Cai intake
Loudmouth v1

Any recommendations or suggestions? Anything I should stay away from?

I HIGHLY recommend Muffler Delete and Resonated X-Pipe for sound and the VTC is a must too.Best bang for your buck mods along with CAI.Don't buy a premade exhaust...it will just be more expensive and sound the same or not even as good as the above setup.

dmginc · 05-01-2016, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camarillo ZL6

I HIGHLY recommend Muffler Delete and Resonated X-Pipe for sound and the VTC is a must too.Best bang for your buck mods along with CAI.Don't buy a premade exhaust...it will just be more expensive and sound the same or not even as good as the above setup.

I agree with all above especially the muffler delete with resonated x-pipe!

Video of that exhaust setup

Same exhaust from Watkins Glen this year

05-01-2016, 10:26 AM	#1
Adbeelq Drives: 2015 Camaro lt2 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 13	First time Chevy/ American car owner questions... Hey guys I'm new to the forum and had a few questions about my car. I just bought a 2015 camaro lfx from a chevy dealer it had 15 miles on it... I'm assuming it still has the oil from the factory.. and those models probably got there late 2014.. my car still being new was probably in the lot for well over a year.. should I change the oil? Second question.. when the car is at idle or under light acceleration, I can hear a light clicking sound similar to when and import needs oil type sound.. is that normal on the v6?

05-01-2016, 10:41 AM	#2
shags Drives: 2016 SS Garnet Red A8 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 622	Check the oil. .. and no way it's been on the lot a year you can check the build date.. but your oil should be fine and the clicking sound is the direct injection it's pretty noisy __________________ Muffler/secondary cat delete , blacked out bowties, blacked tails and marker lights, graphite dipped wheels, drop in filter so far!

05-01-2016, 11:02 AM	#4
shags Drives: 2016 SS Garnet Red A8 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 622	Welcome. Mine was a 2015 I bought in February and it was built in November. . The oil should last they say 7500 miles but I'd get it changed the first time sooner maybe 5000 but you should be fine.. and welcome to C5 __________________ Muffler/secondary cat delete , blacked out bowties, blacked tails and marker lights, graphite dipped wheels, drop in filter so far!

05-01-2016, 11:51 AM	#6
shags Drives: 2016 SS Garnet Red A8 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 622	Yup __________________ Muffler/secondary cat delete , blacked out bowties, blacked tails and marker lights, graphite dipped wheels, drop in filter so far!

05-01-2016, 01:32 PM	#8
Twin Town Terror Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 329	Put a catch can on it stat! __________________ Elite catch can & clean side oil separator, Apex Scoop, CAI cold air intake, Vmax ported throttle body, TTT ported intake manifold, JacFab intake manifold spacer, Magnaflow cat back exhaust, Weld RT-S 17x5 f and 17x 9 r wheels, MT 28/6/17 f and M&H 275/50/17 r tires, TTT rear seat delete, Nitrous Outlet plate kit, 125hp jets.

05-01-2016, 11:00 AM	#3
Adbeelq Drives: 2015 Camaro lt2 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 13	Awesome thanks for the reply!

05-01-2016, 11:29 AM	#5
Adbeelq Drives: 2015 Camaro lt2 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 13	Thank you so much! I'm already looking into trying to get the best setup, alot of good options out there!

05-01-2016, 12:13 PM	#7
Gerry S Drives: 15 Chevy RS 2SS 6-Speed manual Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: BALLSTON SPA NY Posts: 90	Thank god you came to your senses and purchase a American car instead of a foreign car made of plastic.

05-01-2016, 01:33 PM	#9
Adbeelq Drives: 2015 Camaro lt2 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 13	My Dad is big on American cars.. I've always had rotary engine cars.. after installing my 3rd engine in 2 years I called it quits.. and I got a great deal on my 2015.. so this is what I'm looking at.. Vtc controller Vmax throttle Cai intake Loudmouth v1 Any recommendations or suggestions? Anything I should stay away from?

05-01-2016, 01:46 PM	#12
Adbeelq Drives: 2015 Camaro lt2 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 13	Sounds good.. adding it to my list. thank you