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Camonster · 07-15-2013, 07:36 PM

The service manual on the SS doesn't say to do any oil changes until I believe 7-7500 miles. Why does everyone say to get it changed after only 1500 miles or so? I know that used to be the rule, but with the advances in synthetics, is that really applicable these days?

kevint · 07-15-2013, 09:14 PM

The issue isn't with the type of oil used, it is with the debris from the engine's break in. I tend to ignore most people's advice from the forum, but I still changed my oil at 1021 miles.

SSMickey · 07-15-2013, 09:14 PM

A lot of the time, an early oil change Is done to check for wear metals on a new engine. Otherwise, most people change at 5k or when the OLM tells them too. There are exceptions though. Heavily modded engines or track use require more frequent changes.

Glen e · 07-15-2013, 09:32 PM

why? because it's the one thing we all can do and it's our hobby! How you feel about oil changes is one of the great opinions all enthusiasts share and never agree on....

dixonk · 07-16-2013, 12:34 AM

I don't listen to the manual because my manual doesn't have any instructions for services other than wait for the DIC to tell me to get my oil changed. Everything I do has a plan and a schedule and I can't just wing it and leave crap on the hands of a computer.

SPCBA · 07-16-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SSMickey

A lot of the time, an early oil change Is done to check for wear metals on a new engine. Otherwise, most people change at 5k or when the OLM tells them too. There are exceptions though. Heavily modded engines or track use require more frequent changes.

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Originally Posted by dixonk

I don't listen to the manual because my manual doesn't have any instructions for services other than wait for the DIC to tell me to get my oil changed. Everything I do has a plan and a schedule and I can't just wing it and leave crap on the hands of a computer.

well put you two

RogerBzSS · 07-16-2013, 11:07 AM

I am just overly cautious "ok Anal" about my SS and the heartbeat and drive train and looking to keep it well protected from the get go.. yes an increase of costs "ok waste of $$ in anthers eyes" to service the car's blood.

we all know oil is good for X period of Miles

most of us over cautious "ok Im not calling every one else anal" Camaro owners do it just because of our own thought process and most of all reading the C5 Forum and what everyone else does most of us follow suit from those that have experience and we all find that in here and put in to repetition and guidance from this site with the vast "ok Huge amount of wasteful" information that gets posted on forums..

I bet the Ford and Mopar camps have this same exact thing going on..

When should I what do I use Whats best How Often!!!

suzook · 07-16-2013, 03:07 PM

Don't you think the manufacturer knows when to do maintenance??? Your motor is warrantied for 100k miles....why waste $ on unnecessary oil changes? Motors have changed DRASTICALLY in the last 20 years....get over the 3k mile oil change...those days are LONG gone!

SSGUNNER · 07-16-2013, 03:26 PM

Has anyone on this thread changed their rear differential fluid? Haha.

suzook · 07-16-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

Has anyone on this thread changed their rear differential fluid? Haha.

What's that? I thought the only fluid needing attention was oil????

102SS · 07-16-2013, 03:40 PM

My car says 63% oil life left and I am already thinking of changing it.

I have gone just under 6500kms or 4000 miles since my last change.

I would go out and do it now but its 37c with 65% humidity for a real feal about 46c or 115 degrees.

justa25thTA · 07-16-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Camonster

The service manual on the SS doesn't say to do any oil changes until I believe 7-7500 miles. Why does everyone say to get it changed after only 1500 miles or so? I know that used to be the rule, but with the advances in synthetics, is that really applicable these days?

I follow the OLM

Rhyder · 07-16-2013, 04:06 PM

Im failing to see the problem....are you suggesting that changing the oil earlier than the manual states is bad for the car?

suzook · 07-16-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

Im failing to see the problem....are you suggesting that changing the oil earlier than the manual states is bad for the car?

No...just a waste of $.

07-15-2013, 07:36 PM	#1
Camonster Drives: 2013 Rally Yellow Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 37 View My Garage	Why does no one listen to the manual regarding fluid changes? The service manual on the SS doesn't say to do any oil changes until I believe 7-7500 miles. Why does everyone say to get it changed after only 1500 miles or so? I know that used to be the rule, but with the advances in synthetics, is that really applicable these days?

07-15-2013, 09:14 PM	#3
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	A lot of the time, an early oil change Is done to check for wear metals on a new engine. Otherwise, most people change at 5k or when the OLM tells them too. There are exceptions though. Heavily modded engines or track use require more frequent changes. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

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Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	why? because it's the one thing we all can do and it's our hobby! How you feel about oil changes is one of the great opinions all enthusiasts share and never agree on.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

07-16-2013, 11:07 AM	#7
RogerBzSS Drives: 11 IBM n White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tewksbury Ma Posts: 358 View My Garage	I am just overly cautious "ok Anal" about my SS and the heartbeat and drive train and looking to keep it well protected from the get go.. yes an increase of costs "ok waste of $$ in anthers eyes" to service the car's blood. we all know oil is good for X period of Miles most of us over cautious "ok Im not calling every one else anal" Camaro owners do it just because of our own thought process and most of all reading the C5 Forum and what everyone else does most of us follow suit from those that have experience and we all find that in here and put in to repetition and guidance from this site with the vast "ok Huge amount of wasteful" information that gets posted on forums.. I bet the Ford and Mopar camps have this same exact thing going on.. When should I what do I use Whats best How Often!!! __________________ Black CIA -Powder Coated Red Air Scoop - Vmax Ported Throttle Body - Ceramic Coated Dynatek Headers - High Flow Cats out thru factory Cat Back - JRE rough idle cam package - Trunion Upgrade - Valve Springs - Hardened Push rods - 3 bolt timing gear - SLP Under drive pully- Washer bottle relo kit - Hurst Short Throw Shifter with updated pin bushing from C5 member NH-SS - IdealG's improved Master Cylinder - GTO Clutch reservoir - L99 Brake Reservoir - Stainless Braided clutch line - wrapped up with a JRE Tune My SS layed down 462 hp on JRE's Superflow Dyno

07-16-2013, 03:07 PM	#8
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	Don't you think the manufacturer knows when to do maintenance??? Your motor is warrantied for 100k miles....why waste $ on unnecessary oil changes? Motors have changed DRASTICALLY in the last 20 years....get over the 3k mile oil change...those days are LONG gone! __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

07-15-2013, 09:14 PM	#2
kevint Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 716	The issue isn't with the type of oil used, it is with the debris from the engine's break in. I tend to ignore most people's advice from the forum, but I still changed my oil at 1021 miles.

07-16-2013, 12:34 AM	#5
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	I don't listen to the manual because my manual doesn't have any instructions for services other than wait for the DIC to tell me to get my oil changed. Everything I do has a plan and a schedule and I can't just wing it and leave crap on the hands of a computer.

07-16-2013, 03:26 PM	#9
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Has anyone on this thread changed their rear differential fluid? Haha. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

07-16-2013, 03:40 PM	#11
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,119	My car says 63% oil life left and I am already thinking of changing it. I have gone just under 6500kms or 4000 miles since my last change. I would go out and do it now but its 37c with 65% humidity for a real feal about 46c or 115 degrees. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

07-16-2013, 04:06 PM	#13
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	Im failing to see the problem....are you suggesting that changing the oil earlier than the manual states is bad for the car?