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scythezo6 · 01-07-2012, 02:04 PM

Hey guys
I remember there was a debate on here about oils and how long people should actually wait to change their motor oil. I ran into this just now and wanted to share with you all.

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/driving-...u-need-to.html

Now I'm not a petro engineer, nor am I a mechanical or automotive engineer so I will not try to say its good or bad. But this month I waited til my car kept bugging me for oil (5% on the DIC) before changed it. I mostly do freeway driving and I rarely push my car over 4 kRPMs. I usually cruise at about 1.5-2 kRPMs. My oil still looked clean coming out. It was not like fresh-out-the-bottle-clean but it wasn't that bad at all. Either way enjoy!

=Stephens= · 01-07-2012, 02:15 PM

I don't care what my DIC says, I know that its cheaper to change the oil than replacing parts in the engine. I change mine around 6,000 miles and then I feel its gone too long.

DET MUSL · 01-08-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I don't care what my DIC says, I know that its cheaper to change the oil than replacing parts in the engine. I change mine around 6,000 miles and then I feel its gone too long.

If you're using synthetic oil, you're throwing your money away changing it that quick.

Godon Hutchinson · 01-08-2012, 10:09 AM

DET MUSL, I guess iam throwing my money away to then cause i change mine every 4-5k regaurdless of what the oil monitor says. But to each their own.

its a syn · 01-08-2012, 10:27 AM

Hmmmmm.. John Voelcker,lets see past expierence is, editor for This Old House Magazine, Pycshcologt Today and drives a Prius! Yup I'll take his advice on my Camaro

davidcroft · 01-09-2012, 07:05 AM

I did my first oil change and rear diff fluid swap yesterday at 2,575 miles on my '12 SS. I felt I had gone too long. I would rather "throw my $$ away" ($75 for both oil filter and 1qt of rear diff fluid) than to have my engine pop right out of warranty. It's inexpensive insurance!

SSGUNNER · 01-14-2012, 01:40 AM

Is there a reason why the rear diff fuel needs to be changed that quick??

Silver ice SS · 01-15-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

Is there a reason why the rear diff fuel needs to be changed that quick??

I never changed my rear diff fluid, and i have 33k on my car now!

IndeedSS1 · 01-15-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

Is there a reason why the rear diff fuel needs to be changed that quick??

I had my diff fliud and oil changed after the first 1500 miles, against the advice of my service writer. When I picked up the car, the service writer told me even the mechanic was surprised at how much debris there was in the differential fluid. I'm so glad I listened to those that had their Camaro fluids changed prior to me getting mine.

Andy@AMSOIL · 01-15-2012, 08:32 PM

4500 to 5500 miles on an oil change is nice and safe for folks driving hard or spirited around the road

yes there are some crazy folks that run their oils to 10,000 miles, those guys usually use AMSOIL Signature Series 5W30

Ozzie RS · 01-17-2012, 12:53 AM

The manual states somewhere that if you are going to drive your car competitively or hard then change the rear diff at the first oil change. I just read it and can't find where it is in the manual.

VR Baron · 01-19-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozzie RS

The manual states somewhere that if you are going to drive your car competitively or hard then change the rear diff at the first oil change. I just read it and can't find where it is in the manual.

Its there. Doing my first soon and will do the diff also.

bajamoon · 01-19-2012, 07:33 PM

Looks like diff is next for me. 11,000 miles and haven't done that yet

NavyDood · 01-19-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy@AMSOIL

4500 to 5500 miles on an oil change is nice and safe for folks driving hard or spirited around the road

yes there are some crazy folks that run their oils to 10,000 miles, those guys usually use AMSOIL Signature Series 5W30

While I love Amsoil and IMHO it is second to none, it does not take Amsoil to go the length of the OLM. Regular Mobil 1 can do it with ease even with 13,504 miles on the oil. I have the proof from Blackstone Labs which I will post up tomorrow with a narrative.

01-07-2012, 02:04 PM	#1
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Hmm remember that oil change discussion? Hey guys I remember there was a debate on here about oils and how long people should actually wait to change their motor oil. I ran into this just now and wanted to share with you all. http://autos.yahoo.com/news/driving-...u-need-to.html Now I'm not a petro engineer, nor am I a mechanical or automotive engineer so I will not try to say its good or bad. But this month I waited til my car kept bugging me for oil (5% on the DIC) before changed it. I mostly do freeway driving and I rarely push my car over 4 kRPMs. I usually cruise at about 1.5-2 kRPMs. My oil still looked clean coming out. It was not like fresh-out-the-bottle-clean but it wasn't that bad at all. Either way enjoy! __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

01-08-2012, 10:27 AM	#5
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Hmmmmm.. John Voelcker,lets see past expierence is, editor for This Old House Magazine, Pycshcologt Today and drives a Prius! Yup I'll take his advice on my Camaro __________________

01-09-2012, 07:05 AM	#6
davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,461 View My Garage	I did my first oil change and rear diff fluid swap yesterday at 2,575 miles on my '12 SS. I felt I had gone too long. I would rather "throw my $$ away" ($75 for both oil filter and 1qt of rear diff fluid) than to have my engine pop right out of warranty. It's inexpensive insurance! __________________ '19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts '02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

01-14-2012, 01:40 AM	#7
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	Is there a reason why the rear diff fuel needs to be changed that quick?? __________________ 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

01-17-2012, 12:53 AM	#11
Ozzie RS Drives: '11 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kingwood,TX Posts: 666	The manual states somewhere that if you are going to drive your car competitively or hard then change the rear diff at the first oil change. I just read it and can't find where it is in the manual. __________________

01-07-2012, 02:15 PM	#2
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I don't care what my DIC says, I know that its cheaper to change the oil than replacing parts in the engine. I change mine around 6,000 miles and then I feel its gone too long.

01-08-2012, 10:09 AM	#4
Godon Hutchinson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Huntington West Va Posts: 443	DET MUSL, I guess iam throwing my money away to then cause i change mine every 4-5k regaurdless of what the oil monitor says. But to each their own.

01-15-2012, 08:32 PM	#10
Andy@AMSOIL Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Digging for OIL Posts: 262	4500 to 5500 miles on an oil change is nice and safe for folks driving hard or spirited around the road yes there are some crazy folks that run their oils to 10,000 miles, those guys usually use AMSOIL Signature Series 5W30

01-19-2012, 07:33 PM	#13
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	Looks like diff is next for me. 11,000 miles and haven't done that yet

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