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11-28-2016, 08:54 AM
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Oil Life Monitoring System Question
Our Camaro has 340 miles on it and the OLMS is at 27%. Called the dealer and the service guy said that should have been reset when we took delivery. Does this sound right?
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11-28-2016, 08:58 AM
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How long was the car in the lot before you bought it?
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11-28-2016, 09:03 AM
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I guess I would just be concerned with how long the car sat before you bought it. If it sat for a good long time it might be wise to go and swap out the oil and start fresh.
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11-28-2016, 09:04 AM
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The OLM goes to zero after one year, no matter whether you use the car or not. It is time sensitive, in addition to your driving habits.
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11-28-2016, 09:50 AM
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11-28-2016, 09:55 AM
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Drives: 16 2LT Camaro, 15 Sierra CC 04 Yuk Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Central Texas
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11-28-2016, 10:56 AM
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11-28-2016, 11:09 AM
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Drives: 16 2LT Camaro, 15 Sierra CC 04 Yuk Join Date: Jan 2013
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In our situation the car is a DD so I'm not concerned with the age of the oil.
Whether or not the dealer should reset it on delivery is another discussion. |
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11-28-2016, 11:10 AM
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I think resetting it at delivery is not a good practice. I would want to know if the car had set on the lot for 6 months. You need an oil change due to the time running out, not the mileage.
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11-28-2016, 11:14 AM
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I'd find your build date and just go with 1 year from that date if you don't hit the miles before then.
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11-28-2016, 11:24 AM
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The owners manual ( quoted below ) gives the guideline for owners to follow. I would never consider resetting the OLM without an oil & filter change.
"The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset."
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