New member & owner of a 2017 Camaro SS; I need mechanical/tech advice

KevlarSS · 04-07-2017, 09:06 PM

I am a new member and this is my first Thread. I am the proud owner of a 2017 Chevy Camaro 1SS. I have about 4,400 miles on the car since purchasing it at the end of September, 2016. My question is in regards to reading the oil % gage and when to schedule my first oil change (first 2 are covered under the warranty). The owner's manual says to wait until the car's indicator alerts you to schedule your first oil change. My current oil % reading is at 18% and I've noticed tho the car feels slightly more sluggish than it did 6 months ago, there has been no alert indicating the oil needs to be changed (I live in SoCal, hot temps, bad roads, heavy dust). At what % will it trip the oil maintenance alert on my car? Is it the same in a 2017 SS as it is in a 2016 SS? I'm tempted to bring it in as soon as possible because I have a lot of maintenance questions. Hopefully the majority of those questions can be answered by experienced owners and technicians here, who are well versed specifically in the Gen6. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. This is my first Camaro.
Thank You.
KevlarSS

2017 Chevy Camaro 1SS Coupe
6.2L LT1 V8-DI w/ 8-spd Automatic Transmission
Magnetic Ride Control
Dual Mode Performance Exhaust

SuperSound · 04-07-2017, 09:08 PM

Not sure what percentage the oil change light triggers, but I know it will trigger at 1 year. There's nothing stopping you from taking it in now for an oil change. The dealer shouldn't have any problem changing it at 18%.

Deviousin10tions · 04-07-2017, 09:38 PM

they've changed mine at 20% both times since the nearest Chevy dealership is 160 miles away they work with me.

Neverenuff · 04-07-2017, 11:11 PM

I get free oil changes for 2 years but I just hit 500 miles and Im going to change my oil tomorrow. I bought 11 quarts of synthetic and a AC Delco PF64 filter at Walmart. I know the dealer says to wait till the reading is near 0% but I've always changed mine every 3-5k miles with synthetic. Everyone has their own opinions on oil change intervals and break in methods. My girlfriends BMW went over 12k miles before the oil change light came on. I thought that was crazy but the dealer said its normal.

SSDan · 04-08-2017, 08:15 AM

First, congrats on the new car and welcome to the forum.

I do not know what point of oil life the indicator trips to say "change oil". For my car though I will be taking it in for my second oil change when I get down to the 20-25% range just to err on the side of caution. Its a personal choice as you are still in warranty if you wait until you get the change message. My dealership doesn't care when I use the two freebies. I did the first one at 50%. Your driving conditions must be more harsh there than where I live. I have 4500 miles on the current oil and the indicator shows 40% life.

Aboynamedsue · 04-08-2017, 08:46 AM

The dealer doesn't care when you get those two free oil changes. GM is paying for them. I got my first free one when my car had 1500 miles.

STEVE41 · 04-09-2017, 04:14 AM

i recall my oil change light came on about 8%, and it will warn you every time you start the car, just like when you are low on gas.

RobertSmith · 04-09-2017, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KevlarSS

I am a new member and this is my first Thread. I am the proud owner of a 2017 Chevy Camaro 1SS. I have about 4,400 miles on the car since purchasing it at the end of September, 2016. My question is in regards to reading the oil % gage and when to schedule my first oil change (first 2 are covered under the warranty). The owner's manual says to wait until the car's indicator alerts you to schedule your first oil change. My current oil % reading is at 18% and I've noticed tho the car feels slightly more sluggish than it did 6 months ago, there has been no alert indicating the oil needs to be changed (I live in SoCal, hot temps, bad roads, heavy dust). At what % will it trip the oil maintenance alert on my car? Is it the same in a 2017 SS as it is in a 2016 SS? I'm tempted to bring it in as soon as possible because I have a lot of maintenance questions. Hopefully the majority of those questions can be answered by experienced owners and technicians here, who are well versed specifically in the Gen6. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. This is my first Camaro.
Thank You.
KevlarSS

2017 Chevy Camaro 1SS Coupe
6.2L LT1 V8-DI w/ 8-spd Automatic Transmission
Magnetic Ride Control
Dual Mode Performance Exhaust

Nothing to add o the oil but you are used to or getting used to your car accounts for some of the ague sluggishness.

04-07-2017, 09:06 PM	#1
KevlarSS Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CA Posts: 7	New member & owner of a 2017 Camaro SS; I need mechanical/tech advice I am a new member and this is my first Thread. I am the proud owner of a 2017 Chevy Camaro 1SS. I have about 4,400 miles on the car since purchasing it at the end of September, 2016. My question is in regards to reading the oil % gage and when to schedule my first oil change (first 2 are covered under the warranty). The owner's manual says to wait until the car's indicator alerts you to schedule your first oil change. My current oil % reading is at 18% and I've noticed tho the car feels slightly more sluggish than it did 6 months ago, there has been no alert indicating the oil needs to be changed (I live in SoCal, hot temps, bad roads, heavy dust). At what % will it trip the oil maintenance alert on my car? Is it the same in a 2017 SS as it is in a 2016 SS? I'm tempted to bring it in as soon as possible because I have a lot of maintenance questions. Hopefully the majority of those questions can be answered by experienced owners and technicians here, who are well versed specifically in the Gen6. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. This is my first Camaro. Thank You. KevlarSS 2017 Chevy Camaro 1SS Coupe 6.2L LT1 V8-DI w/ 8-spd Automatic Transmission Magnetic Ride Control Dual Mode Performance Exhaust

04-07-2017, 09:08 PM	#2
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	Not sure what percentage the oil change light triggers, but I know it will trigger at 1 year. There's nothing stopping you from taking it in now for an oil change. The dealer shouldn't have any problem changing it at 18%. __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

04-07-2017, 11:11 PM	#4
Neverenuff Drives: '17 2SS A8 Nav NPP Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fort Worth,TX Posts: 87	I get free oil changes for 2 years but I just hit 500 miles and Im going to change my oil tomorrow. I bought 11 quarts of synthetic and a AC Delco PF64 filter at Walmart. I know the dealer says to wait till the reading is near 0% but I've always changed mine every 3-5k miles with synthetic. Everyone has their own opinions on oil change intervals and break in methods. My girlfriends BMW went over 12k miles before the oil change light came on. I thought that was crazy but the dealer said its normal. __________________ 2017 Summit White 2SS \| A8 \| Nav \| MRR M017's \| Nitto NT555 G2's 285/30, 305/30 \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| Gloss Black GM Front Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| Black front Bowtie rear Bowtie delete \| Oracle LED Side Markers \| Roto Fab CAI \| SEMA grill \| Borla S-Type axle back \| Borla X Pipe/Mid Pipe w/2nd cat deletes \| Power Stop Z26 pads \| BMR sway bars & end links, upper/lower trailing arms, upper control arms, chassis braces \| ACS ZL1 style rockers \| OEM ZL1 rear spoiler \| ZL1 start button \| Mishimoto catch can \| ZL1 6 Pots w/2 piece 390mm rotors \| Valentine 1 hard wired \| Husky Liners \|

04-08-2017, 08:15 AM	#5
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	First, congrats on the new car and welcome to the forum. I do not know what point of oil life the indicator trips to say "change oil". For my car though I will be taking it in for my second oil change when I get down to the 20-25% range just to err on the side of caution. Its a personal choice as you are still in warranty if you wait until you get the change message. My dealership doesn't care when I use the two freebies. I did the first one at 50%. Your driving conditions must be more harsh there than where I live. I have 4500 miles on the current oil and the indicator shows 40% life. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

04-08-2017, 08:46 AM	#6
Aboynamedsue Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 346	The dealer doesn't care when you get those two free oil changes. GM is paying for them. I got my first free one when my car had 1500 miles. __________________ 2017 SS manual ordered through the one and only Becky! For sale: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612154

04-07-2017, 09:38 PM	#3
Deviousin10tions Drives: Hyperblue 2016 1SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 52	they've changed mine at 20% both times since the nearest Chevy dealership is 160 miles away they work with me.

04-09-2017, 04:14 AM	#7
STEVE41 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: PHOENIX Posts: 156	i recall my oil change light came on about 8%, and it will warn you every time you start the car, just like when you are low on gas.

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