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PolynesianPowerhouse · 05-15-2015, 01:19 PM

So about a week ago i did an oil change up at T&T On my 2013 LFX. This gave me the time to sample the my used oil and get it analyzed. I do this from time to time, same as we get checkups yearly at the docs/bloodwork ,etc. That's what helped me get to 244,033 miles on the 3.5L charger i traded in for the camaro. They are known for oil consumption issues and the famous shearing of the pin on the cam followers. My problems were virtually non existant.

Given this oil change intereval was 13,500 miles, the recommendation was that i could prob squeeze another 2,000 miles per oil change via phone call.

I put a hella lot of miles on my car yearly... this year im right about 40,000 miles so far...final tally will be on memorial day.

Heres the print out with annotated side notes. I know everyone has their faves on oil. No all oils are not the same nor created equally, and there def isnt a best for everyone, else we'd all use the same oil. Just gotta find what works for you and an analysis can help you make sure its actually working.

PolynesianPowerhouse · 12-11-2015, 07:19 PM

2nd oil sample with first one for comparison.

Gr33kninja12 · 02-16-2021, 02:20 PM

Hey I wanted to add to this thread considering I have done a 3.6L 2013 camaro UOA here are the results

05-15-2015, 01:19 PM	#1
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	My first LFX Oil Analysis So about a week ago i did an oil change up at T&T On my 2013 LFX. This gave me the time to sample the my used oil and get it analyzed. I do this from time to time, same as we get checkups yearly at the docs/bloodwork ,etc. That's what helped me get to 244,033 miles on the 3.5L charger i traded in for the camaro. They are known for oil consumption issues and the famous shearing of the pin on the cam followers. My problems were virtually non existant. Given this oil change intereval was 13,500 miles, the recommendation was that i could prob squeeze another 2,000 miles per oil change via phone call. I put a hella lot of miles on my car yearly... this year im right about 40,000 miles so far...final tally will be on memorial day. Heres the print out with annotated side notes. I know everyone has their faves on oil. No all oils are not the same nor created equally, and there def isnt a best for everyone, else we'd all use the same oil. Just gotta find what works for you and an analysis can help you make sure its actually working. Attached Images __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant

12-11-2015, 07:19 PM	#2
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	2nd oil sample with first one for comparison. Attached Images __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant