First oil change - Page 3

Indydriver · 04-19-2016, 03:37 PM

Funny how the laws of physics apply differently to enthusiast cars...

When you buy a transportation appliance nobody cares about, like a Toyota, you are told to follow the spec and you do it gladly because it reduces out-of-pocket expense. Even when those specs call for 0W-20 every 10,000 miles whether you need it or not!

Raybreiding · 04-19-2016, 06:57 PM

My dealer changed mine today at 1500 without argument. The factory oil is DEXOS and the free changes are DEXOS. You can upgrade for 20-25 bucks to full syn. But my dealer recommended staying with the DEXOS until the next change.

Glen e · 04-19-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Raybreiding

My dealer changed mine today at 1500 without argument. The factory oil is DEXOS and the free changes are DEXOS. You can upgrade for 20-25 bucks to full syn. But my dealer recommended staying with the DEXOS until the next change.

Dexos2 is a spec, not an oil. The semi syn they used is Dexos2, the mobil 1 is dexos2. My dealer uses mobil 1 for the free oil changes which is dexos certified.

G-10 · 04-21-2016, 12:10 PM

I had my first oil change at 2200 miles yesterday. I called the day before and the dealer said they use Mobil 1 full synthetic. When I picked up my Camaro I asked the mechanic and he said DEXOS! Getting it changed out next Monday! Free and a coupon for another free oil change.

cellsafemode · 04-21-2016, 01:52 PM

10k miles for full synth quality oil like Penzoil ultra or mobil 1 is certainly acceptable for most applications.

It's the filter that requires much more frequent changing which depend on the actual filter performance/capacity and environmental factors.

Most people do both because you're right there anyway. But if you dont want to be wasteful I'd replace the oil filters according to the box as an upper limit and let the oil decide when to replace it - starts getting hard to see through - change it.

BradfordCamaro · 05-03-2016, 06:37 AM

Stopped by my dealer and they said GM will not pay until Oil Life is 20%.
And I get 4 oil changes.

Hmmmm. Try another dealer or do it myself.....
At least he suggested if I do it myself don't reset the oil life. ;/

andrec10 · 05-03-2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Dexos2 is a spec, not an oil. The semi syn they used is Dexos2, the mobil 1 is dexos2. My dealer uses mobil 1 for the free oil changes which is dexos certified.

Thats what I used, and plan to keep on using. I will even bring it to the dealer for my "free" oil changes.

MovieGuy · 05-03-2016, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Gm has said you get 2 free oil changes any time you want, been proven here several times. You decide. Call cust relations if a dealer tells you differently. Alsio you should get mobil 1 free, no upcharge.

My dealer told me they won't let me get one of those until my oil minder reaches 10%. I had my Mustang 22 months and only put 7083 miles on it so I don't see me getting either of my free changes.

916camaro · 05-03-2016, 10:33 AM

I got mine changed Saturday with 750 miles,the tech said why it's only got 750 miles I said I'm just wanted to be proactive. Was ready to pay for the oil change and he no it's FREE you get two too use whenever you like.

BradfordCamaro · 05-03-2016, 11:09 AM

I think I will try another dealer.
Sems like they apply policy differently.

Glen e · 05-03-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

I think I will try another dealer.
Sems like they apply policy differently.

They absolutely do...and why I asked GM Cust service to state the policy here, but they seem to have chickened out....

thescreensavers · 05-03-2016, 11:22 AM

I don't think you need to worry if "a Dexos oil" is used, at 10qts in the SS it really doesn't matter what you have in the sump as long as it meets the minimums if you are going to dump the oil in short order.

The oil your dumping can very well be better than the oil you are putting in .

MarkZ · 05-06-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MovieGuy

My dealer told me they won't let me get one of those until my oil minder reaches 10%. I had my Mustang 22 months and only put 7083 miles on it so I don't see me getting either of my free changes.

I call BS on this one. Take it to another dealer. Mine told me they would do it whenever I would like it done.

My previous car was a 2012 Mustang GT. The oil life monitor goes off if you exceed either mileage or time. At least it did on my car.

Emoto · 05-17-2016, 10:43 AM

Some of you guys are going to full synthetic. One said his dealer recommended waiting until the next change for full synthetic.

Do we think there is value in running the engine on semi-synthetic until, say 8-10k miles, to make sure everything has broken in as far as it needs to? I would hate to arrest the seating of rings, for example, by going to full synthetic. Am I overthinking this? I know motorcycle engines, but do not know car engines.

04-19-2016, 03:37 PM	#29
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Funny how the laws of physics apply differently to enthusiast cars... When you buy a transportation appliance nobody cares about, like a Toyota, you are told to follow the spec and you do it gladly because it reduces out-of-pocket expense. Even when those specs call for 0W-20 every 10,000 miles whether you need it or not! __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

04-21-2016, 12:10 PM	#32
G-10 Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Rohnert Park Ca. Posts: 385	I had my first oil change at 2200 miles yesterday. I called the day before and the dealer said they use Mobil 1 full synthetic. When I picked up my Camaro I asked the mechanic and he said DEXOS! Getting it changed out next Monday! Free and a coupon for another free oil change. __________________ Driving: 2SS, Blue Velvet/Kalahari,NPP,MRC,AUTO8,Navi,grey machined split spoke and sunroof! SZKGKB,134994-12/21 build

05-03-2016, 06:37 AM	#34
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Stopped by my dealer and they said GM will not pay until Oil Life is 20%. And I get 4 oil changes. Hmmmm. Try another dealer or do it myself..... At least he suggested if I do it myself don't reset the oil life. ;/ __________________

05-03-2016, 11:09 AM	#38
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	I think I will try another dealer. Sems like they apply policy differently. __________________

05-17-2016, 10:43 AM	#42
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	Some of you guys are going to full synthetic. One said his dealer recommended waiting until the next change for full synthetic. Do we think there is value in running the engine on semi-synthetic until, say 8-10k miles, to make sure everything has broken in as far as it needs to? I would hate to arrest the seating of rings, for example, by going to full synthetic. Am I overthinking this? I know motorcycle engines, but do not know car engines. __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

04-19-2016, 06:57 PM	#30
Raybreiding Drives: 2016 CAMARO SS2 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan Posts: 167 View My Garage	My dealer changed mine today at 1500 without argument. The factory oil is DEXOS and the free changes are DEXOS. You can upgrade for 20-25 bucks to full syn. But my dealer recommended staying with the DEXOS until the next change.

04-21-2016, 01:52 PM	#33
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,514	10k miles for full synth quality oil like Penzoil ultra or mobil 1 is certainly acceptable for most applications. It's the filter that requires much more frequent changing which depend on the actual filter performance/capacity and environmental factors. Most people do both because you're right there anyway. But if you dont want to be wasteful I'd replace the oil filters according to the box as an upper limit and let the oil decide when to replace it - starts getting hard to see through - change it.

05-03-2016, 10:33 AM	#37
916camaro Drives: 2016 ss Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sacramento Posts: 32	I got mine changed Saturday with 750 miles,the tech said why it's only got 750 miles I said I'm just wanted to be proactive. Was ready to pay for the oil change and he no it's FREE you get two too use whenever you like.

05-03-2016, 11:22 AM	#40
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	I don't think you need to worry if "a Dexos oil" is used, at 10qts in the SS it really doesn't matter what you have in the sump as long as it meets the minimums if you are going to dump the oil in short order. The oil your dumping can very well be better than the oil you are putting in .

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