Oil life percent dropping fast? - Page 2

andrec10 · 05-26-2016, 08:13 PM

Lighten up people!

Number 3 · 05-26-2016, 08:42 PM

Ok so if you haven't ever owned a car with an OLM, this could be disconcerting.

I will openly admit, with a Masters Degree in Engineering, an Undergraduate degree in Engineering with a minor in automotive engineering, Mrs. Number 3 rarely lets me forget the 15 minutes I spent under the hood looking for the dipstick in my Audi S4. Yes, reading the owners manual resulted in the knowledge that this car did NOT in fact have one. It did have a level sensor that was accessed through the DIC.

So yes the owners manual answers that, but if you come here every day, why not ask.

Hopefully the OP learned a bit about his and other GM cars and hopefully he isn't chased off by the ribbing not knowing.

GTIanZ28 · 05-27-2016, 01:09 AM

Ignoring all the crap everyone is gining the op.

I have about 3500 miles on my car at this point.

Did my first oil change at 700 miles. My car info is already saying 30% life. My guess with these measurements is that the system is calculating for 5000 mi oil changes. And, if that isn't the case then it has to do with how aggressively I drive my car.

mjw930 · 05-27-2016, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GTIanZ28

Ignoring all the crap everyone is gining the op.

I have about 3500 miles on my car at this point.

Did my first oil change at 700 miles. My car info is already saying 30% life. My guess with these measurements is that the system is calculating for 5000 mi oil changes. And, if that isn't the case then it has to do with how aggressively I drive my car.

Did you reset the oil life when you did the oil change @ 700 miles?

Vyncynt · 05-27-2016, 08:50 AM

It makes me wonder if GM added an algorithm to address the fact that the first oil change window will be more dirty due to engine break in, thus possibly the need to change it earlier...

Modshack · 05-27-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Vyncynt

It makes me wonder if GM added an algorithm to address the fact that the first oil change window will be more dirty due to engine break in, thus possibly the need to change it earlier...

Unlikely having viewed the Oil Life monitor on 3 different GM cars with it..

ImperialSScamaro · 05-31-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Curr

Remember that time you didn't understand something, and you asked a question and got poked fun at... and didn't like it?

You're that guy now, congrats.

Not everyone knows everything, or thinks to Google it first.

Don't be a D-bag to someone asking an honest question. Nobody likes that guy.

thats how i feel but i still ask questions no matter how dumb i love my CAMARO to much to let some people ruin my experience and my love the the car

hrpiii · 06-01-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ImperialSScamaro

thats how i feel but i still ask questions no matter how dumb i love my CAMARO to much to let some people ruin my experience and my love the the car

that's the spirit. You have an awesome car enjoy it!!

We are here to help answer all those questions.

Bobfly · 06-08-2016, 10:51 AM

The OLM in my Silverado High Country calculated for 7500 miles average. I believe it's the same on the Camaro.

WessenS · 05-17-2018, 02:33 PM

So what matters most when changing oil. Time? or Miles?
I ask because I bought my car in 2016 and today its displaying an oil life of 15% which would be my 3rd oil change. I only have nearly 8k miles. Yup you read that correctly.... 8k miles. Ive been using the Metro to work from 2016 to 2018 March.
Now I drive to my new job. My love for the Camaro got me the car during 2016 as it was my dream car yet I hardly drove at all. don't hate...

Andrew

Gunmetalmissle · 05-17-2018, 04:20 PM

When I was doing a lot of highway driving the OLM on my 09 G8 GT would regular exceed 10k miles before indicating a change was necessary. Soon after gm revised the olm on newer cars to shorten the time between changes. Now, by also factoring in time, they have further shortened it for most people.

My UOAs always came back in good shape so it’s hard not to wonder if these short change intervals are actually benefiting the motor or just driving people to the dealership more often.

Ventura 1LE · 05-18-2018, 03:14 AM

If I where a salesman than yes shorten the time between intervals no matter what is driven. On more educated quess it is known when you crack open fresh oil and run it on seasonal equipment such as construction stuff or your lawn mower it is best to change out before the new season. Engines are typically not sealed enviroments and breath and oils do age which are exposed to the elements and run times. So thus is possible that GM may skew that into the interval. Dont know... just words and shooting from the hip. Its safe to say...most will agree no more than 7k or not exceed 6 months is good practice in shade tree guess work..

You're covered if you follow the DIC and document with work performed by a mechanic shop or dyi with recepits to back it up and resetting the oil back to 100%.

05-26-2016, 08:13 PM	#15
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05-26-2016, 08:42 PM	#16
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,172 View My Garage	Ok so if you haven't ever owned a car with an OLM, this could be disconcerting. I will openly admit, with a Masters Degree in Engineering, an Undergraduate degree in Engineering with a minor in automotive engineering, Mrs. Number 3 rarely lets me forget the 15 minutes I spent under the hood looking for the dipstick in my Audi S4. Yes, reading the owners manual resulted in the knowledge that this car did NOT in fact have one. It did have a level sensor that was accessed through the DIC. So yes the owners manual answers that, but if you come here every day, why not ask. Hopefully the OP learned a bit about his and other GM cars and hopefully he isn't chased off by the ribbing not knowing. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

05-27-2016, 01:09 AM	#17
GTIanZ28 Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,102	Ignoring all the crap everyone is gining the op. I have about 3500 miles on my car at this point. Did my first oil change at 700 miles. My car info is already saying 30% life. My guess with these measurements is that the system is calculating for 5000 mi oil changes. And, if that isn't the case then it has to do with how aggressively I drive my car. __________________ Summit White 2LT RS V6 ZN2 NPP m6 khalihari interior. Order placed 9/26/15 - Picked up 12/17/15!

05-27-2016, 08:50 AM	#19
Vyncynt Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS (on order) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 330	It makes me wonder if GM added an algorithm to address the fact that the first oil change window will be more dirty due to engine break in, thus possibly the need to change it earlier... __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS Garnet Red V8, Dual Exhaust, MRC, Nav, Sunroof, Loaded "Ahhh! Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get!" - Lyrics from a song from Scooter: "Apache Rock the Bottom!" Previously owned 1998 BMW 540 w/M-series package 1991 Trans Am GTA 1985 Saab 900 Turbo (Burned leaded fuel on the Autobahn) 1985 Firebird (R.I.P.) 1976 Camaro LT

06-08-2016, 10:51 AM	#23
Bobfly OspreyTech Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 310	The OLM in my Silverado High Country calculated for 7500 miles average. I believe it's the same on the Camaro. __________________ 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic w/Ash Grey Interior, Silver Rally Stripes, 6M, MRC, DPP, Nav, Sunroof & Black Bowties

05-17-2018, 02:33 PM	#24
WessenS Drives: Hyper Blue Metallic 2LT 2017 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 36	So what matters most when changing oil. Time? or Miles? I ask because I bought my car in 2016 and today its displaying an oil life of 15% which would be my 3rd oil change. I only have nearly 8k miles. Yup you read that correctly.... 8k miles. Ive been using the Metro to work from 2016 to 2018 March. Now I drive to my new job. My love for the Camaro got me the car during 2016 as it was my dream car yet I hardly drove at all. don't hate... Andrew

05-17-2018, 04:20 PM	#25
Gunmetalmissle Drives: 16 ngm ss Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 233	When I was doing a lot of highway driving the OLM on my 09 G8 GT would regular exceed 10k miles before indicating a change was necessary. Soon after gm revised the olm on newer cars to shorten the time between changes. Now, by also factoring in time, they have further shortened it for most people. My UOAs always came back in good shape so it’s hard not to wonder if these short change intervals are actually benefiting the motor or just driving people to the dealership more often.

05-18-2018, 03:14 AM	#26
Ventura 1LE Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Oxnard Ca Posts: 241	If I where a salesman than yes shorten the time between intervals no matter what is driven. On more educated quess it is known when you crack open fresh oil and run it on seasonal equipment such as construction stuff or your lawn mower it is best to change out before the new season. Engines are typically not sealed enviroments and breath and oils do age which are exposed to the elements and run times. So thus is possible that GM may skew that into the interval. Dont know... just words and shooting from the hip. Its safe to say...most will agree no more than 7k or not exceed 6 months is good practice in shade tree guess work.. You're covered if you follow the DIC and document with work performed by a mechanic shop or dyi with recepits to back it up and resetting the oil back to 100%.

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