When should first oil change be done?

[Panther009]

I'm at 1506 and plan to change mine as soon as the weather breaks.

[NorthTex45thSS]

I did my first change at 1k, but i broke it in hard as i have done with all past LS based engines. From then I change mine when it needs it, the color, smell, and feel of the oil will tell you more then the OLM! Depending on time of year (warmer weather), different driving habits at different times of year, frequent track visits or lack of, all greatly effect the mileage change greatly! To put a set (mileage) on a change will either have you changing it late or to soon. The book is a good reference but READ your oil, not the book!

[lbls1]

I like to do the first change at roughly 700 miles. Personally I wouldn't go over 1100 miles for the first change in any event.

[Green Machine]

Originally Posted by Indydriver

I'm curious as to whether or not anyone's dealer will work with them on shorter intervals given that the "free" maintenance is limited to 4 oil changes. Why should they care if you do them in 25,000 miles or 2500?

The dealership I purchased my car from said I am allowed two oil changes per year, no matter the mileage on the car. All I have to do is drive there and they'll take it in and change the oil.

Of course I'll have to make sure to inspect the car before I move it off the lot .

My car has 875 miles and has been sitting in the garage since beginning of November. I will be changing the oil and possibly rear diff fluid around 1k.

[jd10013]

Originally Posted by Indydriver

. We know this practice will get you through a 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. What we don't know is, will these practices still get you an engine life of 200,000 and beyond.

I'm sure it will. people put tons of miles on car today. longevity is one of the most important factors when people decide on a car. and in the car business, loyalty is the mothers milk of the business. especially the Asian makers. there's no way they would risk that to post a little lower cost of ownership. besides, the imports aren't selling on price. everybody knows your pay more if you buy Hondatoyotanissan. but they do it because those cars have built a reputation of lasting forever and being of higher quality.

and the domestics are tying (with a lot of success i might add) to catch them. I really doubt they'd risk what's taken them 30 yrs to accomplish by using a maintenance schedule that would damage your motor and prevent it from going much beyond the warranty.

[TxBandit911]

Originally Posted by NorthTex45thSS

I did my first change at 1k, but i broke it in hard as i have done with all past LS based engines. From then I change mine when it needs it, the color, smell, and feel of the oil will tell you more then the OLM! Depending on time of year (warmer weather), different driving habits at different times of year, frequent track visits or lack of, all greatly effect the mileage change greatly! To put a set (mileage) on a change will either have you changing it late or to soon. The book is a good reference but READ your oil, not the book!

Wow, finally the right answer....

[jd10013]

Originally Posted by TxBandit911

Wow, finally the right answer....

yes, but the OLM factors all that in. it's not just a countdown in time or miles. it can show you needing a change a 3k, then 7k the next time. it's not just a "maintenance minder" or something.

[TxBandit911]

Originally Posted by jd10013

yes, but the OLM factors all that in. it's not just a countdown in time or miles. it can show you needing a change a 3k, then 7k the next time. it's not just a "maintenance minder" or something.

Nothing will ever replace having the knowledge, motivation, and common sense to maintain your own vehicle. The best policy is to be actively involved in everything involving your car.

[jd10013]

Originally Posted by TxBandit911

Nothing will ever replace having the knowledge, motivation, and common sense to maintain your own vehicle. The best policy is to be actively involved in everything involving your car.

actually, computers are smarter, more accurate, and more reliable than people.

[TxBandit911]

Originally Posted by jd10013

actually, computers are smarter, more accurate, and more reliable than people.

At some stuff, yes. But I will continue to read my own oil.

Example, GM produces some pretty good engines on the assembly line. But, the real high quality engines they produce are HAND BUILT.

Computers are smart, some are reliable, but they can never take the place of the experience and finesse professional engine builders have.

[1LE801]

Switched to full syn at 1500

[yellowrs]

Originally Posted by MYDLIFECRISIS

You're perfectly fine at 3000 miles. These motors go through more of a break in at the factory than most people realize. But you're going to get very different answers here...look in the manual.

+1

[OrangeVert]

Originally Posted by TxBandit911

Wow, finally the right answer....

I split the difference and did mine at 1yr / 2,000 miles. Put on 2k a year average, so change once each year after that. First change showed metal shavings in the oil, the next year's not so much. Just bought the Mobil1 for this year's change in a couple of months.

[rockrau]

GM spent $$$$$$$ on the OLM system, then backs it up with s 100,000 mile warrantee .I'd trust the well paid GM engineers & the manuel. FYI, sometimes a manufacturer will use additives and special lubricants for the engine to fully brake in.Why throw them away? Also a well broken in engine runs smoother,cooler,longer, and makes more HP.