[archer1965]

Originally Posted by mjw930

BTW, the oil that comes in the car is semi synthetic generic Dexos1 oil and that's what you'll get with the free changes. I don't plan on ever having the dealer change the oil. I can do a 10 QT change using that oil, with filter for $65.

I received lifetime oil changes as part of my deal

[Glen e]

Originally Posted by archer1965

I received lifetime oil changes as part of my deal

And there are a good amt of us that want no part of that deal. The dealer can keep his free services, if i can keep my car out of the dealer stall, i will. Ive seen all my career in the biz, how even good, solid techs can accidentally screw up a dealer visit.

Not preaching everyone should do this, just illuminating another point of view.

[Modshack]

Originally Posted by archer1965

I received lifetime oil changes as part of my deal

Originally Posted by Glen e

And there are a good amt of us that want no part of that deal. The dealer can keep his free services, if i can keep my car out of the dealer stall, i will.

I agree...You'll get the cheap oil, and a minimum wage tech doing it. "Free" comes with a cost...

69 cars, many new, over 50 years, and I can count the times I've utilized a dealer service dept. on less than 10 fingers, Warranty stuff included..I plan to keep it that way.

[Adrian97c]

Originally Posted by Indydriver

The key is accel/decel (no cruising at constant rpm). 4000 rpm gives you plenty of room to play so go ahead and make the factory engineers happy for 1500 miles. You will seat rings and other components just fine if you are on-the-gas/off-the-gas constantly.



Use the four dealer included oil changes to clean out break-in contaminants. I got mine changed at 1000/3000/6000/9000 and now will DIY with M1 according to the OLM. If you have any doubts, send in a couple of consecutive samples for lab analysis and prove to yourself how much life is left in the oil.

4 free oil changes? Is that a GM thing? I thought the 24month maintainence warranty was changed for 2016?

[mjw930]

Originally Posted by Adrian97c

4 free oil changes? Is that a GM thing? I thought the 24month maintainence warranty was changed for 2016?

It was, for 2016 it's 2 free services which include oil change and tire rotation, which is a moot point for staggered setups.

[Adrian97c]

Originally Posted by mjw930

It was, for 2016 it's 2 free services which include oil change and tire rotation, which is a moot point for staggered setups.

So could we do 2 oil changes? Or it has to 2 services at once??

[mjw930]

Originally Posted by Adrian97c

So could we do 2 oil changes? Or it has to 2 services at once??

It's really just 2 oil changes and it's only generic Dexos semi-syn. Mobil 1 is an up charge. Some dealers will change as much a $65 to upgrade to Mobil 1. I can do a complete 10qt change with filter in my driveway for $57 using any number of premium oils. I choose Pennzoil pure platinum plus.

[Adrian97c]

Originally Posted by mjw930

It's really just 2 oil changes and it's only generic Dexos semi-syn. Mobil 1 is an up charge. Some dealers will change as much a $65 to upgrade to Mobil 1. I can do a complete 10qt change with filter in my driveway for $57 using any number of premium oils. I choose Pennzoil pure platinum plus.

I'll have to learn how very soon

[SDG23]

Probably at least another year away from even getting a Camaro but I'll first change oil somewhere between 500-1500 miles of easy driving. After than it'll probably get loaded up with Amsoil and changed out once a year, I don't drive that much and probably would see at most 5-7K miles a year.

[Indydriver]

Originally Posted by Adrian97c

I'll have to learn how very soon

If you're not used to doing mechanical work, I wouldn't start now. While an oil and filter change is not difficult per se, you need the proper tools and know how to make sure you don't create an expensive fubar. There are many oil change deals out there and I wouldn't hesitate to take advantage. Or if you love your dealer ask them to price match one of these:

[Adrian97c]

Originally Posted by Indydriver

If you're not used to doing mechanical work, I wouldn't start now. While an oil and filter change is not difficult per se, you need the proper tools and know how to make sure you don't create an expensive fubar. There are many oil change deals out there and I wouldn't hesitate to take advantage. Or if you love your dealer ask them to price match one of these:

$20 for synthetic blend? Not bad price

[Indydriver]

Originally Posted by Adrian97c

$20 for synthetic blend? Not bad price

Just understand that's a 5qt change and unless they changed the sump on the 16s, the V8s hold 8 qts so expect a surcharge for the additional oil.

[Glen e]

Originally Posted by Indydriver

Just understand that's a 5qt change and unless they changed the sump on the 16s, the V8s hold 8 qts so expect a surcharge for the additional oil.

2016:
V8s hold 10
V6 holds 5.5

[Indydriver]

Originally Posted by Glen e

2016:
V8s hold 10
V6 holds 5.5

Thanks. My 2014 LS3 holds 8. Didn't know they enlarged the sump and cut in half the number of included oil changes.