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102SS · 12-28-2015, 08:28 AM

I change it when my oil life monitor gets to 25% regardless of miles.

rontammy0 · 12-28-2015, 08:46 AM

I change it in the spring after winter storage...doesnt matter about the mileage. It's not a DD.

sixtyseven · 12-28-2015, 09:22 AM

5w-30 Mobile-1 extended -w- extended oil filter. Once a year just before winter storage. I only put about 5,000 miles a year on my Camaro.

BLU DUCE · 12-28-2015, 09:27 AM

Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic extended performance Mobil 1 filter in all my only Chevy vehicles. Change the Camaro every spring no matter what the mileage is. That is 6 months of driving.

v6sonoma · 12-28-2015, 10:04 AM

I've always changed mine every 2,500 miles. My truck was as strong and powerful as it was when I bought it for 16 years until I recently decided I was due for an upgrade and sold it after buying a new full size. I've also always used really good oil like Royal Purple. It's cheap insurance and I give the used oil to a friend for his waste oil heater. It may be over kill by I feel better.

thegreatwhite · 12-28-2015, 10:10 AM

how many miles can you go on one oil filter

That_old_guy · 12-28-2015, 12:33 PM

just went 7700, 0% on the OLM, mobil 1

Software Guy · 12-28-2015, 01:28 PM

I follow the oil life indicator in my 2000 Trans Am and my 14 SS. It's usually right about 5K in both cars. The TA gets an oil change once a year if I don't hit the miles. Wife's 2010 Prius is every 10K. Almost 100K miles on it now with no issues.

BLU DUCE · 12-28-2015, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegreatwhite

how many miles can you go on one oil filter

I change my filter every time I do the oil change. Why wouldn't you?

rontammy0 · 12-28-2015, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike III

I change my filter every time I do the oil change. Why wouldn't you?

I think alot of people change both at the same time. .....odd question. I've never heard of anybody doing it different

DonM · 12-28-2015, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegreatwhite

how many miles can you go on one oil filter

An oil filter is cheap insurance, there's no reason not to change it along with the oil.

DriftinSSRS · 12-28-2015, 05:28 PM

This is all you need. Change it every 12,000 miles and you're good to go👍🏻🏁

cornerspeed92 · 12-28-2015, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftinSSRS

This is all you need. Change it every 12,000 miles and you're good to go👍🏻🏁

Soybeanrice · 12-28-2015, 07:00 PM

I'm still wondering where the retail name brand oils come from...
Like, walmart doesnt make their oil, neither does autozone. So who makes it?? ? ??

12-28-2015, 08:28 AM	#29
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,143	I change it when my oil life monitor gets to 25% regardless of miles. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

12-28-2015, 09:22 AM	#31
sixtyseven Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LT/RS 2017 XL1200C Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: First State Posts: 274	5w-30 Mobile-1 extended -w- extended oil filter. Once a year just before winter storage. I only put about 5,000 miles a year on my Camaro. __________________ 2015 2LT/RS Black -w- CGM Rally Stripes. CAI, Elite CC, Apex air scoop + w/b kit, JacFab ported IM/Extendolator, Solo HFC's, Corsa Sport Cat-Back #14953, GM strut brace, GM stealth splash guards, GM premium floor mats, Defenderworx two tone sills, Emblem Pro LFX hood emblems, FR41-20x9/20x10 gloss black wheels, OK91/93 - OKTCM Tune.

12-28-2015, 09:27 AM	#32
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic extended performance Mobil 1 filter in all my only Chevy vehicles. Change the Camaro every spring no matter what the mileage is. That is 6 months of driving. __________________ Last edited by BLU DUCE; 12-28-2015 at 01:51 PM.

12-28-2015, 10:04 AM	#33
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I've always changed mine every 2,500 miles. My truck was as strong and powerful as it was when I bought it for 16 years until I recently decided I was due for an upgrade and sold it after buying a new full size. I've also always used really good oil like Royal Purple. It's cheap insurance and I give the used oil to a friend for his waste oil heater. It may be over kill by I feel better. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-28-2015, 01:28 PM	#36
Software Guy Drives: 2017 2SS, 2000 Trans Am Firehawk Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate, NY Posts: 502	I follow the oil life indicator in my 2000 Trans Am and my 14 SS. It's usually right about 5K in both cars. The TA gets an oil change once a year if I don't hit the miles. Wife's 2010 Prius is every 10K. Almost 100K miles on it now with no issues. __________________ I am a sarcastic SOB.

12-28-2015, 08:46 AM	#30
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I change it in the spring after winter storage...doesnt matter about the mileage. It's not a DD.

12-28-2015, 10:10 AM	#34
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	how many miles can you go on one oil filter

12-28-2015, 12:33 PM	#35
That_old_guy Drives: 2016 Jetta sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 61	just went 7700, 0% on the OLM, mobil 1

12-28-2015, 05:28 PM	#40
DriftinSSRS Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 115	This is all you need. Change it every 12,000 miles and you're good to go👍🏻🏁 Attached Images __________________ 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS, MT, Dual Mode exhaust 2015 Camaro 2LS 1970 Camaro......sadly, no longer with me

12-28-2015, 07:00 PM	#42
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	I'm still wondering where the retail name brand oils come from... Like, walmart doesnt make their oil, neither does autozone. So who makes it?? ? ??