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kbasden · 09-16-2009, 12:35 AM

I rebuilt my son's 96 Z28 (LT1) and we were VERY detailed about keeping it clean. I actually bought special rags to prevent lint. Every part was cleaned in a sonic parts cleaner at the machine shop. Hell, we even used latex gloves during assembly. Cranked right up. Loaded the rings per the rebuild manual.
CHANGED THE OIL AT 500 MILES!
Took the filter to the machine shop where they have a filter cutter and checked out what was inside. After seeing the very small metal particles in both the bottom of the filter and embedded in the filter media, there is no doubt in my mind that the oil should be changed at 500 miles on ANY new engine, regardless of the builder.

I paid 37K for my SS...I can afford 75 bucks to change the oil.

09-16-2009, 12:35 AM	#30
kbasden Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pell City AL Posts: 9 View My Garage	I rebuilt my son's 96 Z28 (LT1) and we were VERY detailed about keeping it clean. I actually bought special rags to prevent lint. Every part was cleaned in a sonic parts cleaner at the machine shop. Hell, we even used latex gloves during assembly. Cranked right up. Loaded the rings per the rebuild manual. CHANGED THE OIL AT 500 MILES! Took the filter to the machine shop where they have a filter cutter and checked out what was inside. After seeing the very small metal particles in both the bottom of the filter and embedded in the filter media, there is no doubt in my mind that the oil should be changed at 500 miles on ANY new engine, regardless of the builder. I paid 37K for my SS...I can afford 75 bucks to change the oil.