1st Oil Change?
 

18 1SS 1LE
Reading through the owners manual, I'm unclear when the 1st oil change is actually due.
Nothing is listed in the service maintenance section.
The manual on page #331 states when the " Change Engine Oil Soon " light appears, change out the oil within the next 600 Miles.
Nothing regarding engine oil is even mentioned in the Service Maintenance Section.

I did my first change at 1000 miles. From there, I plan on doing it again at 5000 miles. And then at every 5000 interval from there forward.

19 2.0T

Manual says 500, but it's like put 500 miles on then do an oil change. I did mine at like 789 miles? then 3000 then every 5000.

Ask any GM tech and they'll say "when the oil life percentage says 20%"
I actually think its better to wait until 3-5k miles or so (unless you are tracking).
You do want the motor to actually break in.

Metal shavings in your oil doesn't help anything.

Like waxes, no one will ever agree what is best.....my personal regimen is to change annually or 5000 miles, which ever occurs first.

I was asking about the first oil change during break in.
The manual says nothing about a first oil change, only to change your oil within six hundred miles of the change oil light coming on.

There's nothing in the maintenance section at all for any oil change according to mile intervals.

GM feels that if it's not in the manual you shouldn't do it. There are'nt many cars out there that request a 500 mile oil change, some of the C7 vets do, there may be others . but in general the industry follows the oil minder.

I hear what you're saying. I'll be able to take my 1LE out of storage next month and I'm right around 1100 miles on the odo.


I located the manual and had noticed that nothing was said for the first oil change.


Later, I went on the MyChevrolet site to pull up my vehicle and noticed they have this listed below.


I'm guessing if you're intending to spend any time at the track with your car, GM's notes a first oil change here at 500 miles.


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The 2018 Camaro SS Coupe, Camaro V6 1LE, Camaro V8 1LE, Camaro ZL1 Coupe and the extreme Camaro ZL1 1LE, have been built for track performance in sanctioned racing events. But before unleashing their acceleration, cornering and braking capability, there are several key procedures and steps that must be taken in order to properly experience their track dominance. For full details and information, see the 2018 Camaro Owner’s Manual and High Performance Owner’s Manual Supplement. Please note: It is the driver’s responsibility to obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. This supplement is for the purpose of racing enthusiasts for sanctioned racing events. Track events or competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty. See the warranty manual before using the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving.

1. ATTAIN THE RIGHT MILEAGE NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN Models: Camaro SS Coupe, Camaro V6 equipped with the 1LE Performance Package, Camaro V8 equipped with the 1LE Performance Package, Camaro ZL1 Coupe and Camaro ZL1 equipped with the 1LE Performance Package All Camaro models have a required break-in period during the first 1,500 miles (2414 km) that can help with the life of their performance. PART/DRIVING BEHAVIOR TIME PERIOD ACTION Tires First 200 miles (322 km) Drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering Brake linings First 200 miles (322 km) Avoid making hard stops (recommended every time brake linings are replaced) Full-throttle starts and abrupt stops First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid full-throttle starts and abrupt stops Exceeding 4000 rpm First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid exceeding 4000 rpm Cruise control or driving at one constant speed First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid cruise control or driving at one constant speed Letting the engine labor or lugging the engine First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid letting the engine labor or lugging the engine. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear (this rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period) Recommended first oil change First 500 miles (800 km) Change the engine oil after reaching the first 500 miles Track or competitive driving First 1,500 miles (2414 km) Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools or similar activities Engine oil maintenance First 1,500 miles (2414 km) Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary (oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 1,500 miles) Please note: It is recommended that the first oil change occur at 500 miles.

Ok, is it true?
Ride her like you stole her during break in?
Or, Ride her like a Grandfather that cannot get an erection?

I'm guessing that you should break her in the way you intend to treat her throughout her life. If you're going to run your car at the Track, you need to break her in differently.
If you're going run your Camaro as a grocery shopper, you need to break her in as grocery girl.

Did you not read the post above?


First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid full-throttle starts and abrupt stops Exceeding 4000 rpm
First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid exceeding 4000 rpm Cruise control or driving at one constant speed
First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid cruise control or driving at one constant speed Letting the engine labor or lugging the engine
First 500 miles (800 km) Change the engine oil after reaching the first 500 miles

Track or competitive driving
First 1,500 miles (2414 km) Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools or similar activities Engine oil maintenance
First 1,500 miles (2414 km) Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary (oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 1,500 miles)
Please note: It is recommended that the first oil change occur at 500 miles.

You didn't get the point?
There's nothing in the manual or performance supplement paperwork like this.
I copied and pasted the above from the My Chevrolet website under;

"2018 CAMARO MODELS TRACK PREPARATION"

This break in procedure must be for the Camaro that'll be spending multiple weekends at the track throughout it life and not just a daily driver.

I didn't realize you made all these posts lol.


You are correct that this info is on the track prep guide but doesn't that come with like everything but LS/LT models and vert SS's? SS coupes come with it I thought, cuz thats where it talks about the removable brake ducts.


I can confirm that dealership service advisors have no idea on this topic either, Is a break in procedure listed on any base Corvette material?