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s1k0 · 09-23-2011, 05:25 PM

Hey guys,

When should I first service my 2012 Camaro?
I know that its either the oil life goes down 20-22% but after how many miles should I take it in for its first service?

hunter1660 · 09-23-2011, 05:44 PM

you'll get all kinds of opinions..........3000 miles is when i changed mine and every 7500 thereafter

s1k0 · 09-23-2011, 06:02 PM

thats your first service? at 3000? isn't that to long?

Godon Hutchinson · 09-23-2011, 06:42 PM

i changed mine the 1st time @ 2000 miles then every 4000 after using mobil1

Mr.Maro23 · 09-23-2011, 06:49 PM

i do a change every 3,000 also! thats the factory pamphlet recommendations.

L99CAMA2011 · 09-23-2011, 08:02 PM

I changed my first oil at 4200. Felt a little sticky then. now Mobil 1 EP every 3000, no later.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-27-2011, 01:15 PM

In your owners manual it shows in section 10 on page 13 that:

This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on.

You can go based off of this system or you can go off any sort of mileage or driving parameters you may choose. They only really big stipulation that I can think of is the type of oil you would want to use. The manual recommends you use Dexos specified oils.

Notice: Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification.

The manual also states you should be using 5w-30 oil unless you live in an area that gets bellow -20 degrees Fahrenheit. In that case you would use 0w-30.I hope that helps to answer some of your questions.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

09-23-2011, 05:25 PM	#1
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09-23-2011, 06:02 PM	#3
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09-23-2011, 05:44 PM	#2
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	you'll get all kinds of opinions..........3000 miles is when i changed mine and every 7500 thereafter

09-23-2011, 06:42 PM	#4
Godon Hutchinson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Huntington West Va Posts: 443	i changed mine the 1st time @ 2000 miles then every 4000 after using mobil1

09-23-2011, 06:49 PM	#5
Mr.Maro23 Drives: 2010 2lt chevy camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami FL Posts: 224	i do a change every 3,000 also! thats the factory pamphlet recommendations.

09-23-2011, 08:02 PM	#6
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	I changed my first oil at 4200. Felt a little sticky then. now Mobil 1 EP every 3000, no later.

09-27-2011, 01:15 PM	#7
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	In your owners manual it shows in section 10 on page 13 that: This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. You can go based off of this system or you can go off any sort of mileage or driving parameters you may choose. They only really big stipulation that I can think of is the type of oil you would want to use. The manual recommends you use Dexos specified oils. Notice: Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification. The manual also states you should be using 5w-30 oil unless you live in an area that gets bellow -20 degrees Fahrenheit. In that case you would use 0w-30.I hope that helps to answer some of your questions. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service