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Soloshawn · 04-22-2011, 01:03 PM

I have only put 5,700 miles on my 2011 2SS/RS since I bought it in July 2010, and I do use it as a daily driver. I just don't drive very much. The On Starr system used to tell me that I had 55% left until an oil change. Now it tells me on my monthly report that I have 99% left until an oil change. So the question is when to change for a low mileage daily car and what type of oil? Thanks everyone. Bloody On Star.

SlingShot · 04-22-2011, 01:05 PM

I go with the every 5000 miles ...

paultheman2007 · 04-22-2011, 01:16 PM

i go with every 4,500 to 5,000 miles so no later then 5,000

Chevy Fanatic · 04-22-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Soloshawn

I have only put 5,700 miles on my 2011 2SS/RS since I bought it in July 2010, and I do use it as a daily driver. I just don't drive very much. The On Starr system used to tell me that I had 55% left until an oil change. Now it tells me on my monthly report that I have 99% left until an oil change. So the question is when to change for a low mileage daily car and what type of oil? Thanks everyone. Bloody On Star.

If I understand this correctly, On-Star was reporting 55% remaining before next oil change, then suddenly switched to reporting 99% without you changing the oil? If so, it sounds like there was an accidental reset of the oil life monitor.

TAPSHIFT · 04-22-2011, 01:33 PM

So far you're about 5 months past due. You shouldn't be gauging your change intervals by mileage alone. And, I'd be sticking with full synthetic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soloshawn

I have only put 5,700 miles on my 2011 2SS/RS since I bought it in July 2010, and I do use it as a daily driver. I just don't drive very much. The On Starr system used to tell me that I had 55% left until an oil change. Now it tells me on my monthly report that I have 99% left until an oil change. So the question is when to change for a low mileage daily car and what type of oil? Thanks everyone. Bloody On Star.

Trailnut · 04-22-2011, 01:40 PM

Mobil 1

Soloshawn · 04-22-2011, 03:54 PM

All the drive thrus around here serve Pennzoil oil. is that any good? If not one of them said to buy the Mobil 1 and they will put it in. In a wheelchair so can't change it myself.

SlingShot · 04-22-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soloshawn

All the drive thrus around here serve Pennzoil oil. is that any good? If not one of them said to buy the Mobil 1 and they will put it in. In a wheelchair so can't change it myself.

Just take it to the dealer, they will check all your fluids and you'll have a work history on the car.

Kermit1 · 04-22-2011, 07:31 PM

Just follow the DIC reading. When it gets blo 20% or 1 year which ever comes first then it's time to change. Mobil 1 prefered. I change mine once a year just before winter storage (my past Corvettes) and will follow the same routine with this car. Any sooner is a waste of money but do what makes you feel better. Today's high tech engines for the most part can go much longer between changes. Enjoy your car in any case.

jbp-ohio · 04-22-2011, 09:01 PM

At 1000 miles since break-in dirties oil faster than normal wear. Then at 5000, 10,000 and so on.....

Slick1 · 04-25-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jbp-ohio

At 1000 miles since break-in dirties oil faster than normal wear. Then at 5000, 10,000 and so on.....

I've been getting on it pretty good lately and changed the oil today at 1652 after reading a bunch of posts about getting the metal out. Oil looked nice and clean. I almost regretted it when I saw that but better safe then sorry and now the car won't be getting any for 5000

jagan323 · 04-26-2011, 09:07 AM

every 5000miles or 6 months imo.

TOMS1SS · 04-26-2011, 01:01 PM

The manual says change whenever the oil sensor tells you to or after 1 year.

Camaro21 · 04-26-2011, 01:37 PM

I changed my oil with Mobil 1 every 5,000 miles.

04-22-2011, 01:03 PM	#1
Soloshawn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 191	How Often Oil Change? I have only put 5,700 miles on my 2011 2SS/RS since I bought it in July 2010, and I do use it as a daily driver. I just don't drive very much. The On Starr system used to tell me that I had 55% left until an oil change. Now it tells me on my monthly report that I have 99% left until an oil change. So the question is when to change for a low mileage daily car and what type of oil? Thanks everyone. Bloody On Star.

04-22-2011, 01:05 PM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I go with the every 5000 miles ... __________________

04-22-2011, 01:16 PM	#3
paultheman2007 SWFLGENS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort myers Fl Posts: 968 View My Garage	i go with every 4,500 to 5,000 miles so no later then 5,000 __________________ SWFLGENS on facebook.

04-22-2011, 01:40 PM	#6
Trailnut Drives: '15 Colorado, '73 C/10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North TX Posts: 541	Mobil 1 __________________ Wanting a FIFTY

04-26-2011, 09:07 AM	#12
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	every 5000miles or 6 months imo. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

04-22-2011, 03:54 PM	#7
Soloshawn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 191	All the drive thrus around here serve Pennzoil oil. is that any good? If not one of them said to buy the Mobil 1 and they will put it in. In a wheelchair so can't change it myself.

04-22-2011, 07:31 PM	#9
Kermit1 Drives: 2011 Callaway 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Blacklick Ohio Posts: 127 View My Garage	Just follow the DIC reading. When it gets blo 20% or 1 year which ever comes first then it's time to change. Mobil 1 prefered. I change mine once a year just before winter storage (my past Corvettes) and will follow the same routine with this car. Any sooner is a waste of money but do what makes you feel better. Today's high tech engines for the most part can go much longer between changes. Enjoy your car in any case.

04-22-2011, 09:01 PM	#10
jbp-ohio Drives: '11 IBM 1LT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 53	At 1000 miles since break-in dirties oil faster than normal wear. Then at 5000, 10,000 and so on.....

04-26-2011, 01:01 PM	#13
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	The manual says change whenever the oil sensor tells you to or after 1 year. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

04-26-2011, 01:37 PM	#14
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,040 View My Garage	I changed my oil with Mobil 1 every 5,000 miles.

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