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BulletSS · 12-04-2009, 09:18 AM

So I'm getting close in miles to want to change the oil but I'm also about to put it way for the winter. I live near Chicago so I always park my Camaros in the garage until around April or May.

So the question is: is it better to have the Camaro sit for 5+ months with the original factory oil in it and change in the spring, or change now so it sits with new oil for the next 5+ months? I'm not going to change it before and after- sorry, but I think that is a waste of money and creates needless waste.

Thanks.

springerpete · 12-04-2009, 09:23 AM

Change it. The old oil will become acidic because of the heat and the absorption of some gasoline during the combustion process.

Fresh oil is better on the parts.

WyteMamba · 12-04-2009, 09:28 AM

if ur not gonna do both, change it after.

BulletSS · 12-04-2009, 10:41 AM

So I got one for now and one for later... Anyone else???

WyteMamba · 12-04-2009, 11:06 AM

stagnant oil isnt good for parts....but defintely driving it after it has been stagnant for 5 mths is worse. all im saying

brAnd7onX · 12-04-2009, 11:19 AM

If I were you I would change it now and change it again in 4 or 5 months when u drive it.

Rogue Leader · 12-04-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by brAnd7onX

If I were you I would change it now and change it again in 4 or 5 months when u drive it.

Huge waste of money. Please send me a check for whatever the oil change costs and only do it once if you plan that. I will put the money to better use on the plump ass of a stripper at Laces in manhattan....

its 4 - 5 months and its Synthetic oil, its not going to break down.

Park it, let it sit, change it when you put it back on the road.

brAnd7onX · 12-04-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

Huge waste of money. Please send me a check for whatever the oil change costs and only do it once if you plan that. I will put the money to better use on the plump ass of a stripper at Laces in manhattan....

its 4 - 5 months and its Synthetic oil, its not going to break down.

Park it, let it sit, change it when you put it back on the road.

Well even if he drives it he will have to change the oil in 4 or 5 months anyways so why is it any different if he isnt driving it??

Rogue Leader · 12-04-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by brAnd7onX

Well even if he drives it he will have to change the oil in 4 or 5 months anyways so why is it any different if he isnt driving it??

It is different because he won't be driving it and I don't know if you've priced it but 8.5 quarts of synthetic oil plus a filter ain't cheap. There is no benefit to changing it and no detriment to not changing it right now, he can let it sit over the winter and then when its warm and hes ready to take it out he can change it, instead of doing it right now and freezing his balls off.

Incidentally I've had my car for about 6 months, 7000 miles and still have 30% oil life left after changing it at 1500 miles, I don't anticipate having to change it till February or March.

brAnd7onX · 12-04-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

It is different because he won't be driving it and I don't know if you've priced it but 8.5 quarts of synthetic oil plus a filter ain't cheap. There is no benefit to changing it and no detriment to not changing it right now, he can let it sit over the winter and then when its warm and hes ready to take it out he can change it, instead of doing it right now and freezing his balls off.

Incidentally I've had my car for about 6 months, 7000 miles and still have 30% oil life left after changing it at 1500 miles, I don't anticipate having to change it till February or March.

$70 with filter and synthetic done by walmart. how much are you paying?

Rogue Leader · 12-04-2009, 12:54 PM

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$70 with filter and synthetic done by walmart.

Thats 3 lap dances and a beer!!!

70 bucks is 70 bucks, not pocket change, personally it costs me only a few bucks less but I do it myself, I don't want those hacks touching my car.

ffrcobra_65 · 12-04-2009, 12:55 PM

waste of money to change your oil now since the car is going to storage anyway. When I had my FFR, it used to sit for months in between driving, same oil, no problem whatsoever.

10RallySS · 12-04-2009, 01:00 PM

...... leave the old oil in there and when it's time let it out and play, change it then. Your going to have it sitting in there for 5 months, whether it's new or old isn't going to make a difference.

Scrappy Doo · 12-04-2009, 01:52 PM

Id change it now and in the spring. But that's just the way I am I guess.

12-04-2009, 09:18 AM	#1
BulletSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 114	Which is better? So I'm getting close in miles to want to change the oil but I'm also about to put it way for the winter. I live near Chicago so I always park my Camaros in the garage until around April or May. So the question is: is it better to have the Camaro sit for 5+ months with the original factory oil in it and change in the spring, or change now so it sits with new oil for the next 5+ months? I'm not going to change it before and after- sorry, but I think that is a waste of money and creates needless waste. Thanks. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM M6- Ordered 8/24; Delivered 9/29 Like a speeding bullet, from ordered to delivered in only 36 days! Past rides: 2000 Camaro SS 1997 Camaro 1992 Camaro RS 1980 Camaro

12-04-2009, 09:23 AM	#2
springerpete Orange GM freak Drives: 2004 3500HD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 784 View My Garage	Change it. The old oil will become acidic because of the heat and the absorption of some gasoline during the combustion process. Fresh oil is better on the parts. __________________ "My hair's turnin' White, my neck is still Red and my collar is still Blue"

12-04-2009, 10:41 AM	#4
BulletSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 114	So I got one for now and one for later... Anyone else??? __________________ 2SS/RS CGM M6- Ordered 8/24; Delivered 9/29 Like a speeding bullet, from ordered to delivered in only 36 days! Past rides: 2000 Camaro SS 1997 Camaro 1992 Camaro RS 1980 Camaro

12-04-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
WyteMamba SStang Killer Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 362	if ur not gonna do both, change it after.

12-04-2009, 11:06 AM	#5
WyteMamba SStang Killer Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 362	stagnant oil isnt good for parts....but defintely driving it after it has been stagnant for 5 mths is worse. all im saying

12-04-2009, 11:19 AM	#6
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	If I were you I would change it now and change it again in 4 or 5 months when u drive it.

12-04-2009, 12:55 PM	#12
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	waste of money to change your oil now since the car is going to storage anyway. When I had my FFR, it used to sit for months in between driving, same oil, no problem whatsoever.

12-04-2009, 01:00 PM	#13
10RallySS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 62	...... leave the old oil in there and when it's time let it out and play, change it then. Your going to have it sitting in there for 5 months, whether it's new or old isn't going to make a difference.

12-04-2009, 01:52 PM	#14
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	Id change it now and in the spring. But that's just the way I am I guess.