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1 | 2.63% |
| 300 to 1000 miles |
  
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14 | 36.84% |
| 1000 to 3000 miles |
  
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18 | 47.37% |
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5 | 13.16% |
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12-07-2010, 12:27 PM
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Camaro Owner Since 1987
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
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When does everyone change their oil the first time?
When does everyone change their oil the first time?
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12-07-2010, 12:28 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SSRS headers/CAI/tune/corsa, Join Date: May 2010
Location: Commerce twp Michigan
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800 miles
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12-07-2010, 12:31 PM
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     Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Place
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When the computer tells me to. I don't buy that whole 3000 miles oil change any longer...
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12-07-2010, 12:32 PM
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Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,880
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The FIRST time, I think I changed it at 1500 due to something I read on here. Now I do it when the computer says.
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12-07-2010, 12:37 PM
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Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Bridgewater,Ma
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I changed mine when we did the Cam -500 miles or so.
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12-07-2010, 12:53 PM
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Drives: '11 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Grounded in the 'Shwa
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1500 after the break-in phase was complete. Did the rear diff at the same time, both with synthetics.
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12-07-2010, 12:59 PM
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Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
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I did mine right around 1700 miles and will be doing it every 3000 miles after. I belive the manual says every 7500miles but the dealership recomends it every 5000 from i've been told since the cars the car uses like 8.9qts of oil or something like that. The 1st oil change i did my car took 8 qts and it was perfect because their is still some oil left in the lines of the oil cooler.
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12-07-2010, 01:07 PM
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BL1ZZRD
Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Buffalo, NY
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1500
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12-07-2010, 01:14 PM
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Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009
Location: DFW, TX
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I went on the safe side and did the first one at 500 (to get out any metal shavings)....then at 1500 and next will be around 7500. Then ever 6k or so after that.
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12-07-2010, 01:35 PM
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BEE KOOL
Drives: 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: LEESBURG, FL.
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Changed at 500 then 1500 then 3000, will change every 3000. Cheap insurance.
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12-07-2010, 01:37 PM
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Drives: 2010 CAMARO ABM 2LT Join Date: May 2009
Location: wylie texas
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after 1000 miles breakin, then every 3000. forget the book or the computer, go with your gut. Half my friends are engine auto mechanics and racers and everyone of them do this type of change using synthetics. It's better safe than sorry and you will extend the life of the engine and get better performance for the long haul. I've been doing it this way for over 35 years.
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12-07-2010, 01:46 PM
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Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: spring hill, fl
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1,000 first and 5,000 after that.
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12-07-2010, 01:49 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Castle Rock, Colorado
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Haven't got there yet, but it'll be at 3000 miles for my first one, and then 5000 for every other. Oils need a certain amount of heat cycles otherwise they don't carry debris and dirt as well. It's actually risky to change your oil before 1000 miles.
And for the record, synthetics do NOT lubricate better than traditional oils. The only benefit is their ability to process and circulate particles and contaminants more effeciently - which should be done by a quality filter rather than the oil itself. So if you're going to invest in top shelf oils, make sure that you're also researching the quality of the filter. The filter is what will keep your engine alive longer. Vince
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12-07-2010, 04:04 PM
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Camaro Owner Since 1987
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
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O'Relly's has Castrol (the good stuff-reg. $8.xx a qt) and Mobil 1 filter on sale for $31. You only get 5 qts but it saves you a bunch.
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