1st Oil Change

Bigpoppa09 · 01-09-2024, 08:24 AM

Hello guys my 1st oil change is coming up on my 17 SS
I have been seeing the car holds 10 quarts oil filler cap says Dexos 5W-30. Is this correct?

CalgaryZL1 · 01-09-2024, 08:39 AM

Am I being punked? Yes the 5-30 listed on your cap is correct, you could also use 0-40 for your first oil change after six years.

Evergreen6 · 01-09-2024, 09:05 AM

Follow the oil weight and specification as listed in the owner's manual. IMO, verify what the oil filler cap says on any vehicle. It may or may not be correct.

First oil change on a '17, huh? In my book you're only about 7 oil changes overdue based on time alone, but hey, it's your car.

Bigpoppa09 · 01-09-2024, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

Follow the oil weight and specification as listed in the owner's manual. IMO, verify what the oil filler cap says on any vehicle. It may or may not be correct.

First oil change on a '17, huh? In my book you're only about 7 oil changes overdue based on time alone, but hey, it's your car.

Let me clarify 1st oil change since i bought it
I got it October of 23!😁

Bigpoppa09 · 01-09-2024, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

Am I being punked? Yes the 5-30 listed on your cap is correct, you could also use 0-40 for your first oil change after six years.

I haven't owned it 6 years
I just got it in October of 23
Glad u looking out for me.🤣

SSShark · 01-09-2024, 09:46 AM

Tough room

Evergreen6 · 01-09-2024, 12:28 PM

Haha...welcome to the party, pal! You've come to the right place.

Specified capacity is 10 quarts with filter change.

Nothing like an SS · 01-09-2024, 12:29 PM

Everyone has already confirmed, I just wanted to post to say, this gave me a great laugh!!! Thanks!!! LOL!

arpad_m · 01-09-2024, 01:06 PM

Plot twist: OP pops the drain bolt from the oil pan and nothing but black goop comes out, time to find the previous owner and hit him with a giant stick

Bigpoppa09 · 01-09-2024, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nothing like an SS

Everyone has already confirmed, I just wanted to post to say, this gave me a great laugh!!! Thanks!!! LOL!

Thanks👍

Bigpoppa09 · 01-09-2024, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

Haha...welcome to the party, pal! You've come to the right place.

Specified capacity is 10 quarts with filter change.

Thanks👍

Spaceme1117 · 01-09-2024, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigpoppa09

Hello guys my 1st oil change is coming up on my 17 SS
I have been seeing the car holds 10 quarts oil filler cap says Dexos 5W-30. Is this correct?

You can either use 5w30 or the current 0w40 spec oil as long as it is Dexos2 certified.

Also, get 11 quarts as I have found that 10 quarts doesn't always get the oil level where it should be. Can take .5 or so extra.

Bigpoppa09 · 01-09-2024, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceme1117

You can either use 5w30 or the current 0w40 spec oil as long as it is Dexos2 certified.

Also, get 11 quarts as I have found that 10 quarts doesn't always get the oil level where it should be. Can take .5 or so extra.

👍

arpad_m · 01-09-2024, 06:14 PM

I would advise against putting in more than 10 quarts, especially on a regular basis. Every (stock) LT1 / LT4 engine has the exact same capacity of 10 quarts, there is no need to second guess this and risk an overfill.

01-09-2024, 08:24 AM	#1
Bigpoppa09 Drives: 17 Camaro 1SS/ 22 Charger Scatpac Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Memphis Tn Posts: 26	1st Oil Change Hello guys my 1st oil change is coming up on my 17 SS I have been seeing the car holds 10 quarts oil filler cap says Dexos 5W-30. Is this correct?

01-09-2024, 01:06 PM	#9
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,619 View My Garage	Plot twist: OP pops the drain bolt from the oil pan and nothing but black goop comes out, time to find the previous owner and hit him with a giant stick __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

01-09-2024, 06:14 PM	#14
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,619 View My Garage	I would advise against putting in more than 10 quarts, especially on a regular basis. Every (stock) LT1 / LT4 engine has the exact same capacity of 10 quarts, there is no need to second guess this and risk an overfill. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

01-09-2024, 08:39 AM	#2
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,483	Am I being punked? Yes the 5-30 listed on your cap is correct, you could also use 0-40 for your first oil change after six years.

01-09-2024, 09:05 AM	#3
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,437	Follow the oil weight and specification as listed in the owner's manual. IMO, verify what the oil filler cap says on any vehicle. It may or may not be correct. First oil change on a '17, huh? In my book you're only about 7 oil changes overdue based on time alone, but hey, it's your car.

01-09-2024, 09:46 AM	#6
SSShark Drives: '23 1SS Sharkskin A10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,063	Tough room

01-09-2024, 12:28 PM	#7
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,437	Haha...welcome to the party, pal! You've come to the right place. Specified capacity is 10 quarts with filter change.

01-09-2024, 12:29 PM	#8
Nothing like an SS Faster!!! Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 991	Everyone has already confirmed, I just wanted to post to say, this gave me a great laugh!!! Thanks!!! LOL!

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