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Victoryred69 · 12-07-2011, 02:38 PM

I use amsoil 0w-30 signature series about every 5000-8000kms and have probably over 50-60 passes in my car if not more... i drive it hard, did first oil change at 1500kms and car has about 14000kms now. I've only burnt maybe 1L total though out that time? I also run Sunoco 94 up here in Canada which i believe is 10% ethanol contained, i do see soot no matter what gas on tail pipes though.

I think I'm going to switch to Brad Penn 10w-30 next year when i pull it out, that stuff is amazing and has cured so many problems with a lot of cars i work on. Amsoil is definitely my top pick of all synthetics from RP, Mobil 1 etc but Brad Penn is where its at, especially for older motors which require that zinc additive, only oil around that provides it and works great.

http://www.penngrade1.com/

bossbunny · 12-07-2011, 02:48 PM

Interesting. My car was built 1-11-10 and I'm at 39k. Now I'm kinda freaked. lol.

masterofpuppets · 12-07-2011, 02:59 PM

I'm an early 2010 (march build, february delivery) with almost 50,000..........*gulp*......

Maybe the BRZ is looking better and better 0_o

BowtieBelle · 12-07-2011, 03:03 PM

Mine was built in March of 2011 so I'm hoping I am in the clear here, because this thread scares the hell out of me and makes me glad I haven't modded my car.

nyrfan · 12-07-2011, 04:27 PM

Sorry, but if you are going to be scared by this, then you may as well trade your Camaro in becasue there is no way you'll be able to enjoy it!! There is absolutely no pattern here so far. 1 was at 9K (DarkneSS), 1 I have serious speculations about (xpanda305x) as he questioned issues with his clutch (I just think there is more to his story) and 2 (SIXJAX & Blade) seem be close in incidents.

I will continue to drive my car the way it was meant to be driven, and will have no fear doing it.

bcperry · 12-07-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Sorry, but if you are going to be scared by this, then you may as well trade your Camaro in becasue there is no way you'll be able to enjoy it!! There is absolutely no pattern here so far. 1 was at 9K (DarkneSS), 1 I have serious speculations about (xpanda305x) as he questioned issues with his clutch (I just think there is more to his story) and 2 (SIXJAX & Blade) seem be close in incidents.

I will continue to drive my car the way it was meant to be driven, and will have no fear doing it.

I agree, drive it like you stole it. If it breaks, get it fixed. The builds look similar, but sometimes people have bad breaks that are simply flukes. With my car, it's modded, but if it breaks, it will be fixed, because it has been shown to be a factory issue, not anything to do with my mods.

Blade · 12-07-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bcperry

I agree, drive it like you stole it. If it breaks, get it fixed. The builds look similar, but sometimes people have bad breaks that are simply flukes. With my car, it's modded, but if it breaks, it will be fixed, because it has been shown to be a factory issue, not anything to do with my mods.

Yea but it's a pain in the ass when it happens 550 miles away from where you live.

bcperry · 12-07-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Yea but it's a pain in the ass when it happens 550 miles away from where you live.

Ouch. Sorry to hear that. I hope it all works out for you.

Blade · 12-07-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bcperry

Ouch. Sorry to hear that. I hope it all works out for you.

Yea the thing is if the check oil light did it's job I am pretty sure none of these problems would occur.

I also have a difficult time believing the maintenance minder actually calculates oil life based on driving habits like the manual says. I bet the whole programming behind the Oil Life System is flawed.

rtcat600man · 12-07-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

I will continue to drive my car the way it was meant to be driven, and will have no fear doing it.

You and me both............

67 GTO · 12-07-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Yea the thing is if the check oil light did it's job I am pretty sure none of these problems would occur.

I also have a difficult time believing the maintenance minder actually calculates oil life based on driving habits like the manual says. I bet the whole programming behind the Oil Life System is flawed.

I've said it before has anyone ever seen the oil can idoit lite stay on or the "Engine Oil Low-Add Oil" Message that's supposed to warn you that you have a low oil level?

I know a few who were 3 qts low and never saw it.

HopeRidesAlone · 12-07-2011, 07:53 PM

im going to keep driving it the sameway and hopefully it wont happen if it does if its not warrenty might be time to drop a bigger one in

scrming · 12-07-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Sorry, but if you are going to be scared by this, then you may as well trade your Camaro in becasue there is no way you'll be able to enjoy it!! There is absolutely no pattern here so far. 1 was at 9K (DarkneSS), 1 I have serious speculations about (xpanda305x) as he questioned issues with his clutch (I just think there is more to his story) and 2 (SIXJAX & Blade) seem be close in incidents.

I will continue to drive my car the way it was meant to be driven, and will have no fear doing it.

did some poking around... seems there are some Traverses and CTS owners complaining about excessive oil usage and spun bearings...

scrming · 12-07-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 GTO

I've said it before has anyone ever seen the oil can idoit lite stay on or the "Engine Oil Low-Add Oil" Message that's supposed to warn you that you have a low oil level?

I know a few who were 3 qts low and never saw it.

I'm thinking it's NOT a low oil level idiot light... I'm thinking it's a low oil pressure light...

12-07-2011, 02:38 PM	#57
Victoryred69 Drives: RS Victory Red/BS V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 384	I use amsoil 0w-30 signature series about every 5000-8000kms and have probably over 50-60 passes in my car if not more... i drive it hard, did first oil change at 1500kms and car has about 14000kms now. I've only burnt maybe 1L total though out that time? I also run Sunoco 94 up here in Canada which i believe is 10% ethanol contained, i do see soot no matter what gas on tail pipes though. I think I'm going to switch to Brad Penn 10w-30 next year when i pull it out, that stuff is amazing and has cured so many problems with a lot of cars i work on. Amsoil is definitely my top pick of all synthetics from RP, Mobil 1 etc but Brad Penn is where its at, especially for older motors which require that zinc additive, only oil around that provides it and works great. http://www.penngrade1.com/ __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT RS M6 VR/BS Flowmaster AMT Axle Back Vararam Ram Air Intake P13 Plazma Bulbs DT Shorty Headers Heritage Grill Blacked-Out Taillights and Side Markers

12-07-2011, 02:59 PM	#59
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	I'm an early 2010 (march build, february delivery) with almost 50,000..........gulp...... Maybe the BRZ is looking better and better 0_o __________________

12-07-2011, 03:03 PM	#60
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Mine was built in March of 2011 so I'm hoping I am in the clear here, because this thread scares the hell out of me and makes me glad I haven't modded my car. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

12-07-2011, 04:27 PM	#61
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Sorry, but if you are going to be scared by this, then you may as well trade your Camaro in becasue there is no way you'll be able to enjoy it!! There is absolutely no pattern here so far. 1 was at 9K (DarkneSS), 1 I have serious speculations about (xpanda305x) as he questioned issues with his clutch (I just think there is more to his story) and 2 (SIXJAX & Blade) seem be close in incidents. I will continue to drive my car the way it was meant to be driven, and will have no fear doing it. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389 Last edited by nyrfan; 12-07-2011 at 04:40 PM.

12-07-2011, 07:53 PM	#68
HopeRidesAlone Drives: 2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 839 View My Garage	im going to keep driving it the sameway and hopefully it wont happen if it does if its not warrenty might be time to drop a bigger one in __________________ 2010 Black 2LT/RS - Injen CAI, ARK DTS Catback Polished Tips, OBX LT Headers, Lowered on Eibach, 3/8 blackiceolator, Trifecta Tuned.- *Totaled 3/10/13* 2010 Black 2SS/RS - Stainless powers 1 7/8 LT headers, cold air inductions cai, Tuned by dynosteve, Feesler side skirt, Feesler Spoiler, Feesler carbon fiber bowties, H&R Lowering Springs.

12-07-2011, 02:48 PM	#58
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	Interesting. My car was built 1-11-10 and I'm at 39k. Now I'm kinda freaked. lol.

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