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McSleepyx9 · 09-09-2012, 02:11 AM

hey all,

well i have a very dumb question to ask but i honestly dont know lol, im not much of a car guy and this is my first synthetic car so i dont know how stuff works. But my question is after how many miles should i get an oil change? My car is at bout 4,2** miles right now and i got it with 400 miles on it. And on the dash board, on the panel thing where it says Oil Life its at about 25%, do i change it when its reaching 0%? Or when should I do it? Also, anyone have an idea how much an oil change is for the v6 LT camaro?

Thank you!

eastwoodisme · 09-09-2012, 02:23 AM

The oil life indicator is a very intrinsic and sophisticated system that GM has perfected. It calculates based on several things like RPM, temperature, mileage, etc. I have a V8 but I would say at 25% you should start getting ready to make the change. The system will notify you on your dash at 5% i believe is what it is. Don't go until 0% but don't change it at 30%. Any where in that range should be fine. As for the mileage synthetic can be pushed a lot further than conventional.

Also again I don't know what oil you require however the Mobil1 for the V8's run at $8.99 a quart here in Texas.

Hope this helps.

Rcfiddy1 · 09-09-2012, 02:47 AM

I did mine at 500, 1500, then at 3000, 10000 and then when DIC would get to about 25% or if I was going to track. But thats just me. I am at 50k now and she runs like new.

Travis64 · 09-09-2012, 03:42 AM

always do your 1st oil change early because of all the metal shavings in it.so do it now!

did mine at 1500 then at 4000 now i just change it at 35-50%

Candy_Camaro · 09-09-2012, 10:08 AM

Go off of oil life or look up Chevy's recommended intervals. It used to be 3 months or 3000 miles but most manufacturers now say 5000-7000 miles.

rydahog · 09-09-2012, 10:26 AM

That dash panel thingy is your DIC. so check your DIC periodically, you can touch your DIC and see if its up or down, from the last time you checked your DIC. Then it will tell you what is going on. Make your choice about what to do depending on what your DIC shows. hope that helps.

E.T. · 09-09-2012, 01:19 PM

I would change it now. I don't pay much attention to what the oil life meter says. I changed mine at 1500, and I plan on doing every 5K miles or so after that.

cmore · 09-09-2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwoodisme

The oil life indicator is a very intrinsic and sophisticated system that GM has perfected. It calculates based on several things like RPM, temperature, mileage, etc. I have a V8 but I would say at 25% you should start getting ready to make the change. The system will notify you on your dash at 5% i believe is what it is. Don't go until 0% but don't change it at 30%. Any where in that range should be fine. As for the mileage synthetic can be pushed a lot further than conventional.

Also again I don't know what oil you require however the Mobil1 for the V8's run at $8.99 a quart here in Texas.

Hope this helps.

Or after 1 year as I don't put enough miles on it per the oil monitor.

STW · 09-09-2012, 08:05 PM

I drive in heavy traffic. When not in that, I ROAR through the gears often. I change every 4K ish. I have 42K miles, today, it runs like a top.

DeAdMiKe187 · 09-09-2012, 08:12 PM

The technicians at my dealership recommend changing it at 20%.

Bonanza7 · 09-09-2012, 08:26 PM

Oil is cheap insurance, as are filters. I do mine every 3-4, 000 miles. Never had a car wear out. 'nuf said.

SimpleGreen · 09-09-2012, 08:40 PM

I changed mine at 1500 miles or so. I'm at 5300 right now. I'll probably do it every 5K-7K even though OnStar said it would be good to around 11,000 miles LOL.

Neto1978 · 09-09-2012, 08:48 PM

50% of life oil system is a good time to change the oil...simple and cheap insurance...

pooch · 09-09-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis64

always do your 1st oil change early because of all the metal shavings in it.so do it now!

did mine at 1500 then at 4000 now i just change it at 35-50%

This is pretty much what I do.

09-09-2012, 02:11 AM	#1
McSleepyx9 Drives: 2012 SW 1LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Framingham Posts: 166	Oil Change hey all, well i have a very dumb question to ask but i honestly dont know lol, im not much of a car guy and this is my first synthetic car so i dont know how stuff works. But my question is after how many miles should i get an oil change? My car is at bout 4,2** miles right now and i got it with 400 miles on it. And on the dash board, on the panel thing where it says Oil Life its at about 25%, do i change it when its reaching 0%? Or when should I do it? Also, anyone have an idea how much an oil change is for the v6 LT camaro? Thank you!

09-09-2012, 02:47 AM	#3
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	I did mine at 500, 1500, then at 3000, 10000 and then when DIC would get to about 25% or if I was going to track. But thats just me. I am at 50k now and she runs like new. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

09-09-2012, 03:42 AM	#4
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 754	always do your 1st oil change early because of all the metal shavings in it.so do it now! did mine at 1500 then at 4000 now i just change it at 35-50% __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/391769...ro-lt-coupe-2d

09-09-2012, 01:19 PM	#7
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	I would change it now. I don't pay much attention to what the oil life meter says. I changed mine at 1500, and I plan on doing every 5K miles or so after that. __________________

09-09-2012, 08:40 PM	#12
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	I changed mine at 1500 miles or so. I'm at 5300 right now. I'll probably do it every 5K-7K even though OnStar said it would be good to around 11,000 miles LOL. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

09-09-2012, 02:23 AM	#2
eastwoodisme Drives: 2010 LS3 CGM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pearland Posts: 191	The oil life indicator is a very intrinsic and sophisticated system that GM has perfected. It calculates based on several things like RPM, temperature, mileage, etc. I have a V8 but I would say at 25% you should start getting ready to make the change. The system will notify you on your dash at 5% i believe is what it is. Don't go until 0% but don't change it at 30%. Any where in that range should be fine. As for the mileage synthetic can be pushed a lot further than conventional. Also again I don't know what oil you require however the Mobil1 for the V8's run at $8.99 a quart here in Texas. Hope this helps.

09-09-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
Candy_Camaro Amanda Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 783 View My Garage	Go off of oil life or look up Chevy's recommended intervals. It used to be 3 months or 3000 miles but most manufacturers now say 5000-7000 miles.

09-09-2012, 10:26 AM	#6
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	That dash panel thingy is your DIC. so check your DIC periodically, you can touch your DIC and see if its up or down, from the last time you checked your DIC. Then it will tell you what is going on. Make your choice about what to do depending on what your DIC shows. hope that helps.

09-09-2012, 08:05 PM	#9
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 422	I drive in heavy traffic. When not in that, I ROAR through the gears often. I change every 4K ish. I have 42K miles, today, it runs like a top.

09-09-2012, 08:12 PM	#10
DeAdMiKe187 Drives: Black 2012 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 210	The technicians at my dealership recommend changing it at 20%.

09-09-2012, 08:26 PM	#11
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Oil is cheap insurance, as are filters. I do mine every 3-4, 000 miles. Never had a car wear out. 'nuf said.

09-09-2012, 08:48 PM	#13
Neto1978 Drives: 2011 camaro ss victory red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sp-brazil Posts: 166	50% of life oil system is a good time to change the oil...simple and cheap insurance...