after firsr oil change, do u get it changed every 3, 5, 8, 10,000 miles? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

G.E. · 12-22-2009, 02:20 PM

i thought it was every 3000 miles... some dealer and others were tellin me 8-10,000 miles.. or should i not do it by mileage, instead just follow my oil percentage?

Dakota Kid · 12-22-2009, 02:50 PM

It is synthetic oil, therefore I will change it every 6 thousand miles. To ME, any more often than that is just a waste.
You will get a million different opinions, though.

faninc · 12-22-2009, 02:57 PM

Depends on your driving as well, highway or all local makes a difference.

Synthetic 6,500-7500 should be fine. Reg. oil more like 4,000-4500 should be fine. Many tests show today's oil changes at 3,000 mile intervals is just wasting money!

As mentioned, everyone will have an opinion- so do what you feel good about. Above is what I do based on all my cars in time and from reading. Never has an engine related problem in 29 cars.

best
J

Wild Bill · 12-22-2009, 03:41 PM

I changed mine at 500 miles. I will put only around 5000 miles per year. I will change mine twice per year erroring on the cautious side.

Angrybird 12 · 12-22-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by G.E.

i thought it was every 3000 miles... some dealer and others were tellin me 8-10,000 miles.. or should i not do it by mileage, instead just follow my oil percentage?

From what I have read, and i have done alot of reading on the oil management program that GM used in determining the oil life percentage. It uses data from engine and transmission sensors and engine run time to determing load, temperature and a few other factors and based on known oil life tests, it is fairly accurate to just go by the oil life monitor.. But you have to also factor in yourself the driving conditions such as how dusty the conditions you drive in.. Myself I usually let the Oil life go to about 50% before changing.. that is usually around 5,000-6000 miles
Owners manual in My HHR says to change oil when the oil life montor indicates it is time, or once a year whichever is shorter.. Your dealer or garage will probably tell you every 3,000 miles.. but they are there to make money.. they Want you to overchange your oil...

brandotron · 12-22-2009, 03:59 PM

If you make sure to rinse the engine out with water after your first oil change, you'll be able to go 20k on synthetic. The trick is to fill your oil pan with h2o, then start your car. The circulation will remove all of your break-in shavings.

Angrybird 12 · 12-22-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

If you make sure to rinse the engine out with water after your first oil change, you'll be able to go 20k on synthetic. The trick is to fill your oil pan with h2o, then start your car. The circulation will remove all of your break-in shavings.

You can't be serious

brandotron · 12-22-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

You can't be serious

TommyTSquared · 12-22-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

If you make sure to rinse the engine out with water after your first oil change, you'll be able to go 20k on synthetic. The trick is to fill your oil pan with h2o, then start your car. The circulation will remove all of your break-in shavings.

LOL did you change your title under your name after we had our little talk about 'Space Docking'!?!

And you know someone is going to take this seriously

OUR72GTO · 12-23-2009, 12:52 AM

Yep....I read it on the internet!

Sterling · 12-23-2009, 01:01 AM

I remember reading the thread about the Mustang owner that did this. Please don't let let one of our Camaro's have the same fate...

pk1225 · 01-31-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

If you make sure to rinse the engine out with water after your first oil change, you'll be able to go 20k on synthetic. The trick is to fill your oil pan with h2o, then start your car. The circulation will remove all of your break-in shavings.

That only works on Mustangs, busted!

12-22-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
G.E. Drives: black on black twenty ten ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 428 View My Garage	after firsr oil change, do u get it changed every 3, 5, 8, 10,000 miles? i thought it was every 3000 miles... some dealer and others were tellin me 8-10,000 miles.. or should i not do it by mileage, instead just follow my oil percentage? __________________ I GOT MINE! Where's yours? :(

12-22-2009, 02:50 PM	#2
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	It is synthetic oil, therefore I will change it every 6 thousand miles. To ME, any more often than that is just a waste. You will get a million different opinions, though. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

12-22-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
Wild Bill Drives: Camaro 2015 RS CRM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 522	I changed mine at 500 miles. I will put only around 5000 miles per year. I will change mine twice per year erroring on the cautious side. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS manual 1100 - 4/7/09 3000 - 5/27/09 6000 - 7/17/09 See my Thread in New York Metro Area. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33878

12-22-2009, 03:59 PM	#6
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	If you make sure to rinse the engine out with water after your first oil change, you'll be able to go 20k on synthetic. The trick is to fill your oil pan with h2o, then start your car. The circulation will remove all of your break-in shavings. __________________

12-23-2009, 12:52 AM	#10
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Yep....I read it on the internet! __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

12-22-2009, 02:57 PM	#3
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 563 View My Garage	Depends on your driving as well, highway or all local makes a difference. Synthetic 6,500-7500 should be fine. Reg. oil more like 4,000-4500 should be fine. Many tests show today's oil changes at 3,000 mile intervals is just wasting money! As mentioned, everyone will have an opinion- so do what you feel good about. Above is what I do based on all my cars in time and from reading. Never has an engine related problem in 29 cars. best J

12-23-2009, 01:01 AM	#11
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I remember reading the thread about the Mustang owner that did this. Please don't let let one of our Camaro's have the same fate... __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

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