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axis · 01-28-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Lol whaaaa you say?
Axis I love you BUT kill yourself for that one lmao.

JK

If I was a balla like yourself and was highly modified, I MIGHT change my oil more often but being stock with headers, there's really no need.

Add to that, my car rarely gets raced so I think i'm good. It doesn't make sense that oil changes were 3-5k miles with old ass dino oil but now that we have high quality synthetic oil, that is MILES better, we still stick to the old addage of 3-5k miles.

Firefighter · 01-28-2013, 04:37 PM

Valvoline SynPower every 5K. It's worked on all of my cars since the 90's and when I get around to doing internal mods they look new inside.

Obzen · 01-28-2013, 04:53 PM

Check your oil life monitor. I know a lot of people refuse to trust it but it will at least give you an idea of how much life is left.

BLU DUCE · 01-28-2013, 04:53 PM

Well I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil & Mobil 1 filter in 3 of my 4 vehicles. They all use same grade oil & same filter. The 92 SS454 silverado I use Mobil I oil & Filter. I like Mobil 1 it's up to the individual>And none of my vehicles burn oil. Or leak it either.

HardrockSS · 01-28-2013, 05:44 PM

I use Amsoil synthetic, change it my self,costs 110$ Oil life was at 36% about 5,000 miles. I beat the snot out of her and the oil was really nasty my $.02

Fast6.3 · 01-29-2013, 12:44 AM

i use joe gibbs ls30 and kn filter change it when the olm reaches 80

Scott@Bjorn3D · 01-29-2013, 05:50 AM

Pennzoil Platinum every 5000 miles or 50% oil life which ever comes first.

tom7322 · 01-29-2013, 07:48 AM

I, change my oil at 3k no mater what. While the viscosity (spelling?) Is still good. The oil will
Still get dirty from the detergent or atleast look like it. And I so like looking at that dip stick
and trying to find the oil level its so clean! But thats just me.

dcoates18481 · 01-29-2013, 07:55 AM

OIL LIFE MONITOR....

what exactly does it monitor...and how?....just mileage?

nyrfan · 01-29-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HardrockSS

I use Amsoil synthetic, change it my self,costs 110$ Oil life was at 36% about 5,000 miles. I beat the snot out of her and the oil was really nasty my $.02

I hate to break the news to you, but had you had any other oil in there the reading would have been the same. The OLM has no idea what oil is in there and the caculation is NOT based on brand or grade, it's based on driving patterns and conditions.

You could have had conventional oil in the and the OLM whould have read the same.

nyrfan · 01-29-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dcoates18481

OIL LIFE MONITOR....

what exactly does it monitor...and how?....just mileage?

it's based on driving patterns and conditions.

midnighter · 01-29-2013, 08:20 AM

I changed mine 1 time since Dec 2009 but I still only have 5,300 miles on the Camaro.
I changed it at around 4k.

dcoates18481 · 01-29-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

it's based on driving patterns and conditions.

What will the car use to Determine this?

nyrfan · 01-29-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dcoates18481

What will the car use to Determine this?

rpm's, engine temp, mph, etc.

01-28-2013, 04:53 PM	#18
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Well I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil & Mobil 1 filter in 3 of my 4 vehicles. They all use same grade oil & same filter. The 92 SS454 silverado I use Mobil I oil & Filter. I like Mobil 1 it's up to the individual>And none of my vehicles burn oil. Or leak it either. __________________

01-28-2013, 05:44 PM	#19
HardrockSS Drive Fast Take Chances Drives: 2012 45th anniversary SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: cape cod Posts: 560 View My Garage	I use Amsoil synthetic, change it my self,costs 110$ Oil life was at 36% about 5,000 miles. I beat the snot out of her and the oil was really nasty my $.02 __________________ 2012 45th Ls3 M6:ECS 1500, Custom Cam ,Alky Meth kit, Mcleod Rxt, MGW shifter,Pfadt Tri-y headers Solo Mach X, 20%tint,3.91 gears ,Suspension upgrades, G-force axles.700 RWHP http://www.slowhawkperformance.com/

01-29-2013, 12:44 AM	#20
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	i use joe gibbs ls30 and kn filter change it when the olm reaches 80 __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

01-29-2013, 07:55 AM	#23
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	OIL LIFE MONITOR.... what exactly does it monitor...and how?....just mileage? __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

01-28-2013, 04:37 PM	#16
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Valvoline SynPower every 5K. It's worked on all of my cars since the 90's and when I get around to doing internal mods they look new inside.

01-28-2013, 04:53 PM	#17
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	Check your oil life monitor. I know a lot of people refuse to trust it but it will at least give you an idea of how much life is left.

01-29-2013, 05:50 AM	#21
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Pennzoil Platinum every 5000 miles or 50% oil life which ever comes first.

01-29-2013, 07:48 AM	#22
tom7322 Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 93	I, change my oil at 3k no mater what. While the viscosity (spelling?) Is still good. The oil will Still get dirty from the detergent or atleast look like it. And I so like looking at that dip stick and trying to find the oil level its so clean! But thats just me.

01-29-2013, 08:20 AM	#26
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I changed mine 1 time since Dec 2009 but I still only have 5,300 miles on the Camaro. I changed it at around 4k.