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nyrfan · 12-02-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RS/4Life

i check my oil constantly it is always up to par, i measure what i put in and take out. Your oil is the lifes blood of your car.

We are not talking about levels here.

RS/4Life · 12-02-2011, 11:32 AM

My next oil change will be Mobil 1

BowtieBelle · 12-02-2011, 11:37 AM

I use Mobil 1 and I'm getting 5k miles out of my OLM before it tells me to change (last two runs. Has only varied a couple of hundred miles).

nyrfan · 12-02-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RedVert

I have 3800 miles on original oil and it reads 25%

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

I use Mobil 1 and I'm getting 5k miles out of my OLM before it tells me to change (last two runs. Has only varied a couple of hundred miles).

Perfect, thanks to all! Glad I know I am not the only one the OLM will scold to change at 5k

RS/4Life · 12-02-2011, 11:46 AM

MY other car is a 2012, i just changed oil and put 300 mi and says 94%

GRYGOOS · 12-02-2011, 11:49 AM

If you haven't read this, do so, it explains how the OLM works.

I have the SS and got 9K between changes following the OLM when at 20%. Factors other than driving style/conditions that may play into the OLM on the V6's being shorter are:

1. Less oil 5 quarts vs 8 in the SS
2. The SS is calibrated based on synthetic oil vs the recommended dino oil for the V6

My 2 cents, your mileage and OLM may vary

RickRay · 12-02-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

I’m beginning to think there may be a problem with mine; I hope not but would like to try and confirm it.

I’ve seen people on these board with 8-10K miles on their current oil change with >20% left on the OLM.

I’ve been tracking my monitor, today I am at 2806 (since my last oil change) and I only have 47% left, from my readings this seams very low, but I’d like to gauge it and see.

Can some of my V6'ers post some of their recent stats? Thanks for the help!!

It all depends on how you drive the car...Fast...slow....hard take-offs...stop & go....1/4 mile runs....long periods of not driving....All this is taken into consideration by the cars Computer....My last oil changes was at 7200 miles..7600 miles ...6300 miles at 27%...7600 miles at 20 %
....Now I.m at 49 % with 3900 miles...

crateish · 12-02-2011, 12:11 PM

I am at 46% with 4326 miles. 3000 of which are highway miles.

I am yet to have my first oil change and have been driving her for about ten weeks.

TooCool5 · 12-02-2011, 12:55 PM

I'm at 47% on 3,042 miles so that sounds right to me.

I think they lowered the percentages at some point cause when I got my re-flash done the monitor goes down more rapidly now.

Kicknyoace · 12-02-2011, 01:19 PM

I end up with 4800 between oil changes. I drive pretty hard half the time, lol. I do believe that has alot to do with it. My wife's new equinox gets 10,000 between changes.

scrming · 12-02-2011, 01:50 PM

There was a RECALL on the LLT equipped vehicles to reprogram the OLM. The OLM was set to high... GM tightened it up and shortened the oil life...

scrming · 12-02-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

I'm at 47% on 3,042 miles so that sounds right to me.

I think they lowered the percentages at some point cause when I got my re-flash done the monitor goes down more rapidly now.

Oops... i overlooked this post... YES, they did in fact issue a recall for LLT equipped vehicles to lower the oil life..

nyrfan · 12-02-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Oops... i overlooked this post... YES, they did in fact issue a recall for LLT equipped vehicles to lower the oil life..

Good to know, looks like my question has been answered by all of you.

CatiaJockey · 12-02-2011, 04:47 PM

6800 miles and 39% in the OLM, I'm running amsoil and not changing it till 7500.

12-02-2011, 11:37 AM	#17
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	I use Mobil 1 and I'm getting 5k miles out of my OLM before it tells me to change (last two runs. Has only varied a couple of hundred miles). __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

12-02-2011, 12:11 PM	#22
crateish Drives: 45th Anniversary 2LT/RS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 534	I am at 46% with 4326 miles. 3000 of which are highway miles. I am yet to have my first oil change and have been driving her for about ten weeks. __________________

12-02-2011, 12:55 PM	#23
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	I'm at 47% on 3,042 miles so that sounds right to me. I think they lowered the percentages at some point cause when I got my re-flash done the monitor goes down more rapidly now. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

12-02-2011, 01:19 PM	#24
Kicknyoace Drives: 2013 Black 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 244	I end up with 4800 between oil changes. I drive pretty hard half the time, lol. I do believe that has alot to do with it. My wife's new equinox gets 10,000 between changes. __________________ Mods so far:SLP Loudmouth 2 Exhaust, K & N Typhoon CAI, Matte Black Rally Stripes, Tinted Windows, Tinted Tail Lights/ Reflectors, Colored Bowties on Front/ Back/ Wheels, Blue interior dome LED Lights/ Footwell Lights.

12-02-2011, 01:50 PM	#25
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	There was a RECALL on the LLT equipped vehicles to reprogram the OLM. The OLM was set to high... GM tightened it up and shortened the oil life... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

12-02-2011, 11:32 AM	#16
RS/4Life Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 399	My next oil change will be Mobil 1

12-02-2011, 11:46 AM	#19
RS/4Life Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 399	MY other car is a 2012, i just changed oil and put 300 mi and says 94%

12-02-2011, 11:49 AM	#20
GRYGOOS The Goose is loose! Drives: 2011 2SS RS M6 CGM IO Stripes/Int Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NH Posts: 120	If you haven't read this, do so, it explains how the OLM works. I have the SS and got 9K between changes following the OLM when at 20%. Factors other than driving style/conditions that may play into the OLM on the V6's being shorter are: 1. Less oil 5 quarts vs 8 in the SS 2. The SS is calibrated based on synthetic oil vs the recommended dino oil for the V6 My 2 cents, your mileage and OLM may vary

12-02-2011, 04:47 PM	#28
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	6800 miles and 39% in the OLM, I'm running amsoil and not changing it till 7500. __________________

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