URGENT QUESTION on stagnant oil - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

--camaro-- · 01-21-2017, 02:28 PM

We are on our way to pick up a 2015 Z28. It is brand-new off the lot and only has about 30 miles on the odometer. What are y'all's opinions on the condition of the oil being it's probably sat in the car for about a year if not more? Should we have to worry about any of the additives being broken down or not?

Fastduo · 01-21-2017, 02:37 PM

I would be more worried about the filters sitting in the liquid for that lenght of time. Request a pre delivery service.

O.F. · 01-21-2017, 02:51 PM

If it were mine, I would take it home and change it myself to see what it looks like. Thirty miles a quarter mile at a time is still 30 miles.

Dega Man · 01-21-2017, 03:25 PM

You have nothing to worry about with the oil or filter. I would change the oil/ filter and enjoy your ride.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 01-21-2017, 03:27 PM

If the car sat for that long you may need new tires. IMO

69L48Z27 · 01-21-2017, 05:58 PM

Tell the dealer to change it. You get 4 (I think) free oil changes. First two years or something like that.

The_Raging_Bull · 01-21-2017, 06:48 PM

Synthetic oil will not deteriorate unless you're driving it and then after 3000 to more like 7500 mile, make sure the oil is light amber on the dipstick. If it shows good, I'd change at 1500 miles after break-in.
I'm an industrial chemist - the oil additives ARE NOT going to breakdown at ambient temperatures on a dealer floor. Have fun with the car, follow the break-in instructions. If you're like me you'll be chafing by the time you get to 1250 miles with the break-in max shift limit of 4000rpm...

Crushinator · 01-21-2017, 07:22 PM

As mentioned, request a service. It's no big deal for them to change the oil. Check the tires for cracks around the outside of the tread. These tires WILL crack if the car was moved when it was too cold outside.

--camaro-- · 01-21-2017, 11:20 PM

Thanks for the replies. Everything looked good and he'll get it changed asap!

FLOW TIE · 01-22-2017, 09:44 AM

Agree w everything above.
Mine was sitting 2 years as well and I had the same question.
I just mentioned to my salesperson that I wanted the oil/filter changed before I drove her home... didn't even balk, he said absolutely, at no charge.

Doesn't hurt to ask.

2013ZL1FUN · 01-23-2017, 01:06 AM

The only way you'll know for sure that it got changed is you do it yourself!

oakaro68 · 01-23-2017, 07:03 AM

Thanks for all your inputs. Oil was still amber/little dark so drove it home with mixed driving hoping to set the rings. Ended up changing it at 333 miles, took delivery with only 28 miles on the clock! Sending an oil sample to Blackstone labs to know for sure.

All2Easy · 01-23-2017, 08:52 AM

I'm in the oil business...part of my career was lube oil for transportation (cars, industrial, marine, etc). You would have been fine to leave it in, but I would have done the same as the OP since I am anal about such things.

KaBoom1701 · 01-23-2017, 09:29 AM

If you value your car then do your own service as much as you can....

Any time you let a dealer touch your Z/28 your asking for trouble IMHO.

01-21-2017, 02:28 PM	#1
--camaro-- Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 SIM w/black strips Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TX Posts: 73	URGENT QUESTION on stagnant oil We are on our way to pick up a 2015 Z28. It is brand-new off the lot and only has about 30 miles on the odometer. What are y'all's opinions on the condition of the oil being it's probably sat in the car for about a year if not more? Should we have to worry about any of the additives being broken down or not?

01-21-2017, 06:48 PM	#7
The_Raging_Bull Raging Bull Reborn Drives: '09 CGM Z063LZ '15 RH Z/28 #0631 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Broken Arrow OK Posts: 765 View My Garage	Synthetic oil will not deteriorate unless you're driving it and then after 3000 to more like 7500 mile, make sure the oil is light amber on the dipstick. If it shows good, I'd change at 1500 miles after break-in. I'm an industrial chemist - the oil additives ARE NOT going to breakdown at ambient temperatures on a dealer floor. Have fun with the car, follow the break-in instructions. If you're like me you'll be chafing by the time you get to 1250 miles with the break-in max shift limit of 4000rpm... __________________ Toy 1 '15 RH Z/28 w/AC & Radio S/N 0631 Toy 2 '09 CGM Z06 3LZ My DD: '17 Ford Mustang GT Her DD: '14 F150 Ecoboost 3.5

01-21-2017, 07:22 PM	#8
Crushinator Drives: '15 Z/28 #783 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: PA Posts: 456 View My Garage	As mentioned, request a service. It's no big deal for them to change the oil. Check the tires for cracks around the outside of the tread. These tires WILL crack if the car was moved when it was too cold outside. __________________ 2015 Z/28 A/C and audio

01-23-2017, 01:06 AM	#11
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	The only way you'll know for sure that it got changed is you do it yourself! __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

01-23-2017, 09:29 AM	#14
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	If you value your car then do your own service as much as you can.... Any time you let a dealer touch your Z/28 your asking for trouble IMHO. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-21-2017, 02:37 PM	#2
Fastduo Drives: 2015 Z28 Silver w/AC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 50	I would be more worried about the filters sitting in the liquid for that lenght of time. Request a pre delivery service.

01-21-2017, 02:51 PM	#3
O.F. Drives: 2015 BLK/BLK 2SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Hampshuh Posts: 266	If it were mine, I would take it home and change it myself to see what it looks like. Thirty miles a quarter mile at a time is still 30 miles.

01-21-2017, 03:25 PM	#4
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	You have nothing to worry about with the oil or filter. I would change the oil/ filter and enjoy your ride.

01-21-2017, 03:27 PM	#5
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	If the car sat for that long you may need new tires. IMO

01-21-2017, 05:58 PM	#6
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 805	Tell the dealer to change it. You get 4 (I think) free oil changes. First two years or something like that.

01-21-2017, 11:20 PM	#9
--camaro-- Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 SIM w/black strips Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TX Posts: 73	Thanks for the replies. Everything looked good and he'll get it changed asap!

01-22-2017, 09:44 AM	#10
FLOW TIE Drives: 2015 Z/28 #898 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 416	Agree w everything above. Mine was sitting 2 years as well and I had the same question. I just mentioned to my salesperson that I wanted the oil/filter changed before I drove her home... didn't even balk, he said absolutely, at no charge. Doesn't hurt to ask.

01-23-2017, 07:03 AM	#12
oakaro68 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 410 View My Garage	Thanks for all your inputs. Oil was still amber/little dark so drove it home with mixed driving hoping to set the rings. Ended up changing it at 333 miles, took delivery with only 28 miles on the clock! Sending an oil sample to Blackstone labs to know for sure.

01-23-2017, 08:52 AM	#13
All2Easy Drives: 2015 Z/28 #997 Gone 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 91	I'm in the oil business...part of my career was lube oil for transportation (cars, industrial, marine, etc). You would have been fine to leave it in, but I would have done the same as the OP since I am anal about such things.