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Lawdog86 · 06-14-2017, 07:21 PM

Hello, I am finally reunited with my 2011 Camaro! I have been overseas for the past 5 years as it has sat in storage, its been started every 2-3 months and driven occasionally when I was home on leave. The last oil change was probably 1-1.5 years ago using synthetic oil, the oil reading is at 95%. I am driving the car from Indiana to LA to ship it to Hawaii, should I change the oil prior or should it be okay? Thank you guys!

Mando2776 · 06-14-2017, 07:37 PM

The engine oil itself never 'wears out', it can be recycled indefinitely. The problem is the crud that's mixed in with oil. Also, as the engine block warms & cools everyday, just sitting in the sun, or shade air is moved thru the crankcase that leaves moisture that is absorbed into the oil. I would change it… not that expensive to do… better safe than sorry.

Lawdog86 · 06-14-2017, 07:56 PM

Thanks!

Sir Nuke · 06-15-2017, 05:27 AM

Lawdog......CHANGE IT.....even GM states in the manual to change it once a year Regardless of the mileage. Like Mondo said.....BETTER SAFE THEN SORRY

Moto-Mojo · 06-15-2017, 08:18 AM

+1 and I presume you may be military. If so, thanks for your service. If not, thanks for changing your oil!

ZED SLED · 06-15-2017, 08:22 AM

Yeah, the oil is probably ok but the media in the filter is likely compromised. Cheap insurance to change both.

Olddudesrule · 06-15-2017, 09:31 AM

Welcome back, change the oil and filter, and enjoy that damn car!!

Tom And Cheryl · 06-15-2017, 04:29 PM

4300 miles on our car and from what I know this spring’s oil change was #6 Oil and a filter is cheap insurance.

myold88 · 06-15-2017, 05:11 PM

Change It now !!! Cheap insurance.

sbubbaklein · 06-16-2017, 07:35 AM

welcome home

DvKillar · 06-16-2017, 08:38 AM

change it now and buy enough for a few more! everything is x2 $$ in Hawaii !

2SS/RSD · 06-16-2017, 05:54 PM

Change it and enjoy your ride!

Sensitive · 06-16-2017, 06:17 PM

What's the best oil to put into a 2012 Camaro LS? Planning on changing mine this weak when I also seafoam the valves and add a catch can, tomorrow going to get it fully detailed (cleaned out)

nickiscoolerthancool · 06-16-2017, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by privatedummy

What's the best oil to put into a 2012 Camaro LS? Planning on changing mine this weak when I also seafoam the valves and add a catch can, tomorrow going to get it fully detailed (cleaned out)

Royal Purple 10w-30

06-14-2017, 07:21 PM	#1
Lawdog86 Drives: 2011 2SS Black w/Orange Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, IN Posts: 308	Oil Change Question Hello, I am finally reunited with my 2011 Camaro! I have been overseas for the past 5 years as it has sat in storage, its been started every 2-3 months and driven occasionally when I was home on leave. The last oil change was probably 1-1.5 years ago using synthetic oil, the oil reading is at 95%. I am driving the car from Indiana to LA to ship it to Hawaii, should I change the oil prior or should it be okay? Thank you guys!

06-15-2017, 05:27 AM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,328 View My Garage	Lawdog......CHANGE IT.....even GM states in the manual to change it once a year Regardless of the mileage. Like Mondo said.....BETTER SAFE THEN SORRY __________________

06-15-2017, 08:18 AM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	+1 and I presume you may be military. If so, thanks for your service. If not, thanks for changing your oil! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

06-15-2017, 09:31 AM	#7
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Welcome back, change the oil and filter, and enjoy that damn car!! __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

06-15-2017, 05:11 PM	#9
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	Change It now !!! Cheap insurance. __________________

06-14-2017, 07:37 PM	#2
Mando2776 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 370	The engine oil itself never 'wears out', it can be recycled indefinitely. The problem is the crud that's mixed in with oil. Also, as the engine block warms & cools everyday, just sitting in the sun, or shade air is moved thru the crankcase that leaves moisture that is absorbed into the oil. I would change it… not that expensive to do… better safe than sorry.

06-14-2017, 07:56 PM	#3
Lawdog86 Drives: 2011 2SS Black w/Orange Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, IN Posts: 308	Thanks!

06-15-2017, 08:22 AM	#6
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,475 View My Garage	Yeah, the oil is probably ok but the media in the filter is likely compromised. Cheap insurance to change both. __________________

06-15-2017, 04:29 PM	#8
Tom And Cheryl Drives: 2013 SS Convertible, ThumperII Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 411 View My Garage	4300 miles on our car and from what I know this spring’s oil change was #6 Oil and a filter is cheap insurance.

06-16-2017, 07:35 AM	#10
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	welcome home __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

06-16-2017, 08:38 AM	#11
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	change it now and buy enough for a few more! everything is x2 $$ in Hawaii !

06-16-2017, 05:54 PM	#12
2SS/RSD Drives: 2012 2SS/RS 45th Annv. 6M Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Carlisle.Pa Posts: 264	Change it and enjoy your ride! __________________ 2012 2SS/RS 45th edition M6 2014 Blk Silverado 4X4 DB Cab Z71 American by birth....Bowtie by choice!

06-16-2017, 06:17 PM	#13
Sensitive Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Black Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 96	What's the best oil to put into a 2012 Camaro LS? Planning on changing mine this weak when I also seafoam the valves and add a catch can, tomorrow going to get it fully detailed (cleaned out)