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E.T. · 03-21-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

The timing chain issue is well documented in the forum. Do a search and you can read plenty on this issue. As was said above change the oil. It is dirty oil and wear that allows the chain to stretch. No issue in the newer Camaros. There are new chains to address the issue. Also, documented somewhere, do the search.

BOTTOM LINE don't let the DIC tell you when to change the oil.

Yeah, but when you're a guy, it's hard not to listen to your DIC

(sorry, couldn't resist)

esperman · 03-21-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

Yeah, but when you're a guy, it's hard not to listen to your DIC

(sorry, couldn't resist)

scrming · 03-21-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

The timing chain issue is well documented in the forum. Do a search and you can read plenty on this issue. As was said above change the oil. It is dirty oil and wear that allows the chain to stretch. No issue in the newer Camaros. There are new chains to address the issue. Also, documented somewhere, do the search.

BOTTOM LINE don't let the DIC tell you when to change the oil.

The other thing I wonder is if they loosened the spec up a bit... basically allowing for a little bit more of stretch before throwing a code...

2010CamaroRS · 03-21-2011, 11:18 AM

recently saw a 07 CTS come in here at the dealership with this issue...unfortunately it was too late for this guy and the chain damaged other things too....according to GM this issue was fixed in the camaros....

as far as the ticking....im happy to know my car makes this noise because of direct injection...like its counting down to being unleashed

PieNsky · 03-21-2011, 11:38 AM

Got 65,000 miles on my 3.6 engine. 7,000 miles should be no issue for todays oil. Got over 300.000 on my 4Runner before I sold it to get the Camaro. I changed it at 7k-7.5K miles.
I did a break in by the book and my dynos and 1/8 mile results were no different from anyone elses with the same mods and D.A., just follow the book.

rtcat600man · 03-21-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

The other thing I wonder is if they loosened the spec up a bit... basically allowing for a little bit more of stretch before throwing a code...

Not that I am aware of. I know the chains were replaced and the part numbers and when were documented on here somewhere.

willyd · 03-21-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Not that I am aware of. I know the chains were replaced and the part numbers and when were documented on here somewhere.

Doesn't sound like we have anything to worry about then...?

rtcat600man · 03-21-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by willyd

Doesn't sound like we have anything to worry about then...?

correct. just change the oil. I am aiming for 6000 miles each oil change, and I am using Mobil 1 too.

VR Baron · 03-21-2011, 03:24 PM

I do mine at 5000 or so, Penns ultra synthetic.Only time will tell.

PercyJWellingtonIII · 03-29-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IBMROBERT

Not sure if this has anything to do with us (LLT owners), but my son-in-law called to tell me GM sent him a notice about a timing chain issue on his Saturn Outlook which has the 3.6L direct injection engine. Car has been recalled to "reset" the oil monitor system to force the customer to change the oil more frequently, because the timing chain could stretch out. I would assume that the software change will be to increase the speed of the oil life percentage. He's not a happy camper. Has me a little worried.

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Oh I am sure that won't affect us. Our 3.6 engines are so much more better than some silly ole' Saturn motor.

Sneeks20 · 03-29-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbee

I do mine at 5000 or so, Penns ultra synthetic.Only time will tell.

+1 mobil 1 though

TJ91 · 03-29-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

correct. just change the oil. I am aiming for 6000 miles each oil change, and I am using Mobil 1 too.

Apart from the milage, how long should you keep the same oil if its full synthetic?

rtcat600man · 03-30-2011, 05:31 AM

There are so many theories out there on this one. The DIC is at about 40 - 50 % life left in the oil when I am changing mine at 6000 miles. I personally don't feel comfortable going more miles than that, but that is just me.

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PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,928 View My Garage	Got 65,000 miles on my 3.6 engine. 7,000 miles should be no issue for todays oil. Got over 300.000 on my 4Runner before I sold it to get the Camaro. I changed it at 7k-7.5K miles. I did a break in by the book and my dynos and 1/8 mile results were no different from anyone elses with the same mods and D.A., just follow the book.

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