01-22-2022, 12:44 PM
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2020 Shadow Gray 2SS
Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: SoCal
Posts: 3,007
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Originally Posted by LT1gen6
I am aware of 2 schools of thought regarding oil changes and new engines.
1) Change oil before recommended interval(s), removing wear-related imperfections from oil supply;
2) Leave the factory-supplied oil in place until the recommended 1st-change interval, as it contains anti-wear additives that benefit/condition internal parts.
Both of these ideas assume "normal" street driving. "Severe" operating conditions always have shorter change intervals.
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I believe the factory fill is standard Mobil1 0W-40 ESP Formula, nothing additional added...
I think the "additional anti-wear additives from the factory" was more when they were filling with dino oil vs. todays modern synthetics...
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2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting
Added after delivery: - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires
Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...
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