07-31-2009, 07:32 PM | #43 |
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2LT needs 6 quarts with filter. Look in the back of your owners manual if you want to see it in black and white.
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08-03-2009, 01:31 PM | #44 |
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Before my first oil change at 1600, I read several other entries about noticeable change. While I didn't run any quarters or speed tests before the first change, I will tell you the Cami was more responsive after that oil change. I tend to go with the conspiracy theory that resetting the oil life indicator set off something else.
Definitely did not notice the same difference with my chevy P/U or 4Runner after their first oil change.
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08-10-2009, 12:43 PM | #45 |
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The oil is the lifeblood of the engine. The more you keep it changed the cleaner your parts are going to stay and thus work more efficiently. Hell when we race one of our cars on the weekend it gets an oil change whether it needs it or not. Not to mention we freshen up the motor every year. And the engine builder ask us why? Because the parts all look like brand new with hardly any wear. Change your oil as often as you like it wont hurt you car a bit. Its when you let it go and go and go and say that you will get around to it and never do till 10,000 miles later or more and youve developed sludge and metal robbing your engines life and horsepower. Oil changes are cheap next to part replacement. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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08-11-2009, 02:50 AM | #46 | |
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well i am way behined. i have a few more months before i get mine back to do the oil change. i am sitting at 1600miles and want to change it before vegas but might not get that chance. o yeah and before we fit the supercharger. i just think it would be best.
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08-11-2009, 04:46 PM | #48 | |
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08-11-2009, 07:55 PM | #49 |
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I know this doesn't apply to the Camaro, but just food for thought about initial oil changes.
I have a 2004 Acura TL that I bought new, and Honda/Acura does not want you to change the oil until 5-7.5K miles. Their explanation: Oil additives from the factory that they do not want you to remove over that period of time. I'm not sayin' this is what GM does, but a different method from another group of engineers. |
08-11-2009, 07:59 PM | #50 |
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shame i never really got to find out how the oil change did for my car lol http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36927
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08-22-2009, 04:47 PM | #51 |
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It seems like mine woke up a bit after my 1500mi change too.
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08-23-2009, 12:49 AM | #52 |
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i just changed my at 5025 miles, which is recommended by the factory. runs the same ... waste of $$ to do it any sooner. i had it washed to, i think i got 50 more horsepower because i washed it.
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08-23-2009, 06:58 AM | #53 |
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08-23-2009, 07:24 AM | #54 |
Can anyone confirm whether first oil change is triggering anything to the performance improvements felt? Or is it just one of those "illusions'? I will be doing my firdst chamge in a week or so...1300-1400 miles.
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08-24-2009, 08:38 AM | #55 | |
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There is no sensor or secret switch that recalibrates the engine after an oil change. Methinks it's like adding a K&N air filter or those octane boosters and people saying they are running 1-2 second quicker ET's. Yea....right!
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08-24-2009, 11:38 AM | #56 |
You mean you cannot feel that 1-2HP air filter pick up? LOL
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