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nvydvr · 01-13-2016, 08:19 AM

I finally hit the break-in #'s and had nice cool air, not great for the traction, but the engine loved it... I haven't really "romped" it yet but I did have a little fun. Should I change the fluids before I really run her?
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rcandiloro · 01-13-2016, 08:44 AM

I followed the maintenance guide, which doesn't call for an oil change until 7500 miles. Broke it in by the book until 1500 miles and then got on it. 27000 miles now on my car and not a single hiccup. I know some folks on this forum are paranoid and change the oil at 1500 miles. To each his own, but in my mind if the manual doesn't call for the fluids to be changed then you don't need to. GM changed their recommendation for Corvettes, but I haven't heard about any issues with ZL1s. Let her loose!

Nor Cal ZL1 · 01-13-2016, 10:27 AM

I had the engine and differential done at 1500.

winterboy8 · 01-13-2016, 10:43 AM

Drive it like you stole it!

nvydvr · 01-13-2016, 10:55 AM

With fluid changes do you all stick with the dealership fluids - Mobile 1 - or do you go with an Amsoil/Royal Purple etc?

Shark72 · 01-13-2016, 11:13 AM

I have used nothing but Mobil 1 and GM fluids per the owner's manual recommendation. Although I do change all the fluids more often than recommended. Just for record I love having new blood in my machine and you can feel the difference! Smoother shifting, no chatter.

vicnkathy · 01-13-2016, 12:22 PM

Stick with the Mobil1 extra life formula. The detergent package in it is way better.

catlettZL1 · 01-13-2016, 06:33 PM

Mobil1 in the motor and transmission ,GM in the diff.
I've got an 03 Tahoe had Mobil 1 since new it's got 250k and sees 6k in rpms weekly.

NW Sam · 01-13-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nvydvr

With fluid changes do you all stick with the dealership fluids - Mobile 1 - or do you go with an Amsoil/Royal Purple etc?

I put Amsoil in my motor, much better additives than purple. Sam

roh · 01-13-2016, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by catlettZL1

I've got an 03 Tahoe had Mobil 1 since new it's got 250k and sees 6k in rpms weekly.

OK, I'll bite.
Why does an 03 Tahoe get buzzed up to 6,000rpm that frequently?

lbls1 · 01-14-2016, 08:43 AM

I changed the oil (first time) at the 1500 mile break in point. You should not need any other fluid change at this point. Refer to your manual to make sure.

catlettZL1 · 01-14-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roh

OK, I'll bite.
Why does an 03 Tahoe get buzzed up to 6,000rpm that frequently?

I've got a heavy foot

69L48Z27 · 01-14-2016, 07:35 PM

I still don't understand how you can drive these cars for 1500mi AND under 4K RPM. They beg to be driven. Mines parked for winter with 350 miles, bought it in November. It been over the 4K line a bit.

Sven59 · 01-14-2016, 08:17 PM

I changed everything at 1500, figured if there were any loose metal it would flush them and give it a fresh start. Kind of one of those can't hurt approaches. And at 54,000 miles I haven't had any engine or transmission issues at all. Had the normal rearend issues, but all resolved. The car seems to be getting stronger also.

01-13-2016, 08:19 AM	#1
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	Game on :-) I finally hit the break-in #'s and had nice cool air, not great for the traction, but the engine loved it... I haven't really "romped" it yet but I did have a little fun. Should I change the fluids before I really run her? __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

01-13-2016, 10:43 AM	#4
winterboy8 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Blue Velvet Metallic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 720 View My Garage	Drive it like you stole it! __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, ARH LT, SW 3" catback, JRE tune, Elite-2 CC, VMAX TB, Big Gulp, WW II relo, Lingenfelter S/C reservoir

01-13-2016, 10:55 AM	#5
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	With fluid changes do you all stick with the dealership fluids - Mobile 1 - or do you go with an Amsoil/Royal Purple etc? __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

01-13-2016, 11:13 AM	#6
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 842	I have used nothing but Mobil 1 and GM fluids per the owner's manual recommendation. Although I do change all the fluids more often than recommended. Just for record I love having new blood in my machine and you can feel the difference! Smoother shifting, no chatter. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

01-14-2016, 08:43 AM	#11
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,050	I changed the oil (first time) at the 1500 mile break in point. You should not need any other fluid change at this point. Refer to your manual to make sure. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

01-13-2016, 08:44 AM	#2
rcandiloro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 454	I followed the maintenance guide, which doesn't call for an oil change until 7500 miles. Broke it in by the book until 1500 miles and then got on it. 27000 miles now on my car and not a single hiccup. I know some folks on this forum are paranoid and change the oil at 1500 miles. To each his own, but in my mind if the manual doesn't call for the fluids to be changed then you don't need to. GM changed their recommendation for Corvettes, but I haven't heard about any issues with ZL1s. Let her loose!

01-13-2016, 10:27 AM	#3
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	I had the engine and differential done at 1500.

01-13-2016, 12:22 PM	#7
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	Stick with the Mobil1 extra life formula. The detergent package in it is way better.

01-13-2016, 06:33 PM	#8
catlettZL1 Drives: 2013 White ZL1 coupe 682hp/672tq Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Isle of Wight VA Posts: 134	Mobil1 in the motor and transmission ,GM in the diff. I've got an 03 Tahoe had Mobil 1 since new it's got 250k and sees 6k in rpms weekly.

01-14-2016, 07:35 PM	#13
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 810	I still don't understand how you can drive these cars for 1500mi AND under 4K RPM. They beg to be driven. Mines parked for winter with 350 miles, bought it in November. It been over the 4K line a bit.

01-14-2016, 08:17 PM	#14
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I changed everything at 1500, figured if there were any loose metal it would flush them and give it a fresh start. Kind of one of those can't hurt approaches. And at 54,000 miles I haven't had any engine or transmission issues at all. Had the normal rearend issues, but all resolved. The car seems to be getting stronger also. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"