02-10-2019, 07:31 AM | #1 |
just bought a 2014 SS with 2,700 miles on it..
So this car is like brand new! But, the oil is 5 years old. When should I change it? And, any recommendations on the best oil to run? Thanks!
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02-10-2019, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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If it was me, I'd change it ASAP!
I would imagine the oil has absorbed plenty of moisture just sitting.
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02-10-2019, 09:12 AM | #3 |
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Do you know for sure that it’s never been changed? Kind of doubt it, but I would just change it immediately regardless just to be sure.
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02-10-2019, 09:47 AM | #4 |
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Even Mobil 1 recommends replacing their full syn oil annually, regardless of mileage driven.
Its not so much the water in the oil, its weak acids created in the oil by combustion blow by/contaminants. Small (read normal, not leaks) amounts of condensed water from combustion process will vaporize when the car is driven regularly and the engine up to full operating temp. The ethanol in 10% blended gasoline is terrible for engines and fuel tanks when sitting up. Corrosive. walmart stores sell Supertech full synthetic 5-30 oil for approx $16 a gallon. What I now use. Its walmart brand but is produced by one of the major lubricant manufacturers and bottled for walmart. Mobil 1 is $24 a gal for comparison (what I used before). Order some wix or GM filters from amazon. Last edited by polizzio; 02-10-2019 at 10:05 AM. |
02-10-2019, 11:30 AM | #5 |
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Asap on the oil, use Mobil1, also start looking into getting tires, 6 year old tires are throw aways regardless of miles on them, the dexcool antifreeze has a 5 year lifespan, and the battery is getting close to needing replacement too. It would be smart to flush the brake fluid out every 5 years to avoid collecting moisture in the brake system.
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02-12-2019, 10:14 PM | #6 |
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I would definitely change your oil as soon as possible regardless. After five long years your motor oil is degraded and oxidated. Mobil 1 5W30 and Valvoline SynPower 5W30 synthetic motor oil are both excellent choices. GM highly recommends only using synthetic motor oils and AC Delco or equivalent oil filter. You should at least do an oil change every six months if time comes before mileage comes on your Chevrolet Camaro SS. Doing an oil change is cheap insurance and well worth doing.
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02-14-2019, 02:34 AM | #7 |
Thanks for the input! I figured that I should change it. Opinions on cam? I want to make her breathe better. Something thats not too radical. But, something that defintely has a lopier idle and after a dyno tune and getting rid of the resonators, maybe close to 50-75 hp gain?
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02-21-2019, 08:57 PM | #8 |
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Don't let the doom and gloom senario guys in here make you spend more money than you have to.
I have a super low mileage 2015 as well with the original tires and they're fine. No cracks or splits and they hold air for months until I have to top them off. On your car, if it has been sitting for a long time, they may be heavily flat spotted. Fuel can be corrosive if left to sit. Our fuel tanks are composite so no worries there. I'd be more concerned about the injectors. However, some fuel injection cleaner run through the tank can help with that. As for the battery, if it hasn't been kept on a trickle charger, it's probably toast so I'd replace it. First, I'd get it load tested just to be sure thouh. No need to be replacing things if you don't have to. |
02-24-2019, 02:47 PM | #9 |
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OP, post pics.
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02-24-2019, 10:43 PM | #10 | |
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The industry standard recommendation is to replace tires at 7 years old regardless of tread depth. The tires may visibly look fine at 7 years old but it's not done for cosmetic reasons. Rubber loses it's elastic properties and that reduces traction and increases the chance of a blowout. If this a garage queen and not pushed to the limits MAYBE consider going a little longer but replacing your tires based on how they look or their ability to hold air could be dangerous. |
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03-01-2019, 07:54 PM | #11 |
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I drive more spirited than most and notice tires hardening after only a year, I would not drive fast on 5 year old tires, but would not yet worry about their safety at legal speeds either. My '15 had original tires when I got it last year, and they were pretty hard and had a lot less traction than a new set of the same.
As for the fluids, I'd change them sooner rather than later, probably starting with the oil and brake fluid. (I've changed everything on my car besides coolant, but I purchased that last week to prepare to change. I'm at 46K now. bought my car at 14K in 11/2017) I use redline 5w30 oil and wix filters, ATE brake fluid, and redline transmission and differential fluid, oem spec weights. No issues so far and I've read that the redline synthetic oils (and other premium brands) will flow a bit better than some "cheaper" brands at low temps while still holding its edge in warmer conditions. I primarily commute but would like to pass 200K without rebuilds so I invest in better oil and change early. Heads up: The acdelco filters use plastic and glued cores and I have seen a few failures reported. I gave mine away after reading that and went back to my favorite, WIX. Congratulations on the car, I bet you'll enjoy it. Read into the ECU resetting if it seems less fast than the others. It may have old gas after sitting for so long and might benefit from a reset after a refill with fresh premium fuel.
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03-06-2019, 06:38 PM | #12 |
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03-06-2019, 07:51 PM | #13 |
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I put around 2K a year on mine and every spring it gets an oil change. The old oil still looks like honey. I use Mobil 1.
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