Blackstone Labs OIL report at 1270 miles... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

350 HRSS · 08-20-2009, 07:52 PM

As reported on homepage.

Hey everyone!

Most of the time I do an oil report from Blackstone Labs on a few of my cars to see what is going on inside, kinda like blood work

Anyway, for the heck of it, I sent in my first oil sample from the new Camaro, at it was at 1270 miles. Here is what the oil experts had to say:

We typically find a lot of metals and silicon in the oil from new engines. The metals are from new parts wearing in while the silicon is from lubes and sealers used during engine assembly. All should decrease after future oil changes, with copper taking the longest to settle down. Oil filtration (see insolubles) was excellent and we did not find any moisture, coolant, or gasoline in the oil. This type of V-8 takes its time wearing-in so we suggest short (~1500-mile) oil changes as a steady diet up to ~10,000 miles. This should be a nice engine for you.

I can send the file to someone w/ ALL of the metal wear stats, ect. This is a very nice lengthy report, and if you are interested in seeing all the metal wear, info, ect. just send me a PM.

I have been using Blackstone Labs since 99 and they have been right on every time....

Thought I would share

nassau97 · 08-20-2009, 08:56 PM

very interesting, thanks for sharing

HaveBlue · 08-20-2009, 09:03 PM

If you want to send me the file I'll change it to pdf and host it.

GEN-IV · 08-20-2009, 09:25 PM

Change the oil every 1,500 miles till 10,000? Wow, interesting suggestion.

SoloSK71 · 08-20-2009, 11:12 PM

I would be interested in seeing the full file as well, and will see about getting mine done as well after a) break-in and b) after 5,000 km

- SK

Doc · 08-21-2009, 12:38 AM

I'm breaking mine in with measured run-ups in 2nd gear and then backing off the gas and letting the engine slow down the car with engine braking. I changed the oil and filter at 65 miles to clear out the metals and junk that were in there from assembly at the plant. I switched to non-synthetic to aid in the break-in and because I'm going to change it again at 1500 miles. The synthetics are too good and can actually interfere with engine break-in and rings seating properly.

Another reason for changing the oil and filter at 65 miles was to make sure I wasn't circulating those metals and stuff through the engine and everything else while breaking in the engine. At 1500 miles I'll change to a synthetic; break-in will be done by then.

350 HRSS · 08-21-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaveBlue

If you want to send me the file I'll change it to pdf and host it.

I can do that....can you PM me your email address?

Thanks!

Banshee · 08-21-2009, 11:14 AM

Blackstone is EXCELLENT! I used them for both my 98 and 02 WS6's. I had 165k on the 98 when sold in Feb. The LSX engines are great if you take care of them. She didn't blow any oil, burned none and the reports came back excellent up until last check at 158k.

Pennzoil Platinum oil, K&N/Mobil1 filters and changed every 5-7k. Broke it in hard and never babied her.

Tran · 08-21-2009, 11:20 AM

Oil report attached to first post.

Zeus95 · 08-21-2009, 11:44 AM

Excellent info. I changed mine at 900miles and then again at 5000 miles, so a little late for me to do the 1500 mile thing. But this Mobile 1 Syhetic isn't cheap ! Thanks again, nice stuff.

rcracer78 · 08-21-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc

I'm breaking mine in with measured run-ups in 2nd gear and then backing off the gas and letting the engine slow down the car with engine braking. I changed the oil and filter at 65 miles to clear out the metals and junk that were in there from assembly at the plant. I switched to non-synthetic to aid in the break-in and because I'm going to change it again at 1500 miles. The synthetics are too good and can actually interfere with engine break-in and rings seating properly.

Another reason for changing the oil and filter at 65 miles was to make sure I wasn't circulating those metals and stuff through the engine and everything else while breaking in the engine. At 1500 miles I'll change to a synthetic; break-in will be done by then.

I've seen this on other automotive and motorcycle forums. It seems logical. Will I void my warranty if I take out the synthetic? Once I hit 1500 miles I'll replace with synthetic again.

HARD CORE MUSCLE · 08-21-2009, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the info!!

Moorepheus · 08-21-2009, 01:08 PM

1500,4500,6000,7500,9000...then what? when the computer tells you to change it?

manimsoblack · 08-21-2009, 01:41 PM

wow that'd be every week and a half for me...

08-20-2009, 07:52 PM	#1
350 HRSS GM Toyz Lover Drives: GM Toyz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,103	Blackstone Labs OIL report at 1270 miles... As reported on homepage. Hey everyone! Most of the time I do an oil report from Blackstone Labs on a few of my cars to see what is going on inside, kinda like blood work Anyway, for the heck of it, I sent in my first oil sample from the new Camaro, at it was at 1270 miles. Here is what the oil experts had to say: We typically find a lot of metals and silicon in the oil from new engines. The metals are from new parts wearing in while the silicon is from lubes and sealers used during engine assembly. All should decrease after future oil changes, with copper taking the longest to settle down. Oil filtration (see insolubles) was excellent and we did not find any moisture, coolant, or gasoline in the oil. This type of V-8 takes its time wearing-in so we suggest short (~1500-mile) oil changes as a steady diet up to ~10,000 miles. This should be a nice engine for you. I can send the file to someone w/ ALL of the metal wear stats, ect. This is a very nice lengthy report, and if you are interested in seeing all the metal wear, info, ect. just send me a PM. I have been using Blackstone Labs since 99 and they have been right on every time.... Thought I would share Attached Images __________________ Angela

08-20-2009, 09:03 PM	#3
HaveBlue Drives: CTS/CAMARO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SEMA/PERF INDUSTRY GUY Posts: 488	If you want to send me the file I'll change it to pdf and host it. __________________ "everyone wants to go to heaven. but nobody wants to die" "you gotta pay to play" SEMA PICTURES-PARTS & CARS http://www.pbase.com/haveblue/sema_2009

08-20-2009, 09:25 PM	#4
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	Change the oil every 1,500 miles till 10,000? Wow, interesting suggestion. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

08-21-2009, 12:38 AM	#6
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	I'm breaking mine in with measured run-ups in 2nd gear and then backing off the gas and letting the engine slow down the car with engine braking. I changed the oil and filter at 65 miles to clear out the metals and junk that were in there from assembly at the plant. I switched to non-synthetic to aid in the break-in and because I'm going to change it again at 1500 miles. The synthetics are too good and can actually interfere with engine break-in and rings seating properly. Another reason for changing the oil and filter at 65 miles was to make sure I wasn't circulating those metals and stuff through the engine and everything else while breaking in the engine. At 1500 miles I'll change to a synthetic; break-in will be done by then. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

08-21-2009, 11:14 AM	#8
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	Blackstone is EXCELLENT! I used them for both my 98 and 02 WS6's. I had 165k on the 98 when sold in Feb. The LSX engines are great if you take care of them. She didn't blow any oil, burned none and the reports came back excellent up until last check at 158k. Pennzoil Platinum oil, K&N/Mobil1 filters and changed every 5-7k. Broke it in hard and never babied her. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

08-20-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
nassau97 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 97 Vette 91 Vette Join Date: May 2009 Location: WV Posts: 66	very interesting, thanks for sharing

08-21-2009, 11:20 AM	#9
Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 5,616 View My Garage	Oil report attached to first post. __________________ FACEBOOK

08-21-2009, 11:44 AM	#10
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	Excellent info. I changed mine at 900miles and then again at 5000 miles, so a little late for me to do the 1500 mile thing. But this Mobile 1 Syhetic isn't cheap ! Thanks again, nice stuff. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

08-21-2009, 12:58 PM	#12
HARD CORE MUSCLE Drives: Muscle Cars Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4	Thanks for the info!!

08-21-2009, 01:08 PM	#13
Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	1500,4500,6000,7500,9000...then what? when the computer tells you to change it?

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