Oil Level Question

Cain · 02-05-2019, 08:11 AM

Hi all,

I did a search but could not find a specific answer. I have a V6 LT2 that has been sitting for a few months (since about 06/2018). I had picked up a pickup as my DD. I took the Camaro out a few times and I've notice the oil level has went down every time. When I first parked it the oil read around 40%, next time 20%, then 10%, and now 0%. I just checked the oil level and it seem find. I should have at least 2k more miles out of it.

Is time a factor in the 2016s when it comes the the oil level readout on the dash?

Thanks all
-Cain

Herewego · 02-05-2019, 08:14 AM

Yes, it will go down over time even if you don’t drive it.

Whocares05050 · 02-05-2019, 08:15 AM

The oil life meter reads many things, including time since the last reset, idling, hard driving, etc.

So yes, it is telling you 1 mile or 7500 miles it should be changed after so many months regardless.

buck50 · 02-05-2019, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cain

Hi all,

I did a search but could not find a specific answer. I have a V6 LT2 that has been sitting for a few months (since about 06/2018). I had picked up a pickup as my DD. I took the Camaro out a few times and I've notice the oil level has went down every time. When I first parked it the oil read around 40%, next time 20%, then 10%, and now 0%. I just checked the oil level and it seem find. I should have at least 2k more miles out of it.

Is time a factor in the 2016s when it comes the the oil level readout on the dash?

Thanks all
-Cain

Yes, time is one of the factors. The OLM will go to 0% after 12 months if driven low/no miles.

Cain · 02-05-2019, 08:23 AM

Ok, roger that. Appreciate the quick response guys.

Jamesgn · 02-05-2019, 09:22 AM

You said oil level, I guess you mean oil life. Yes it goes down over time but you should change your oil at least every 12 months regardless of miles driven.
Jamesgn

dpevans · 02-05-2019, 09:45 AM

If it has been sitting that long It's suggested you park it with fresh oil.

02-05-2019, 08:11 AM	#1
Cain Maddness Drives: 2016 NFG RS V6 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: My Mind, Virginia Posts: 5	Oil Level Question Hi all, I did a search but could not find a specific answer. I have a V6 LT2 that has been sitting for a few months (since about 06/2018). I had picked up a pickup as my DD. I took the Camaro out a few times and I've notice the oil level has went down every time. When I first parked it the oil read around 40%, next time 20%, then 10%, and now 0%. I just checked the oil level and it seem find. I should have at least 2k more miles out of it. Is time a factor in the 2016s when it comes the the oil level readout on the dash? Thanks all -Cain

02-05-2019, 08:14 AM	#2
Herewego Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Western PA Posts: 133	Yes, it will go down over time even if you don’t drive it. __________________

02-05-2019, 09:22 AM	#6
Jamesgn Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 33	Oil level/ Oil life You said oil level, I guess you mean oil life. Yes it goes down over time but you should change your oil at least every 12 months regardless of miles driven. Jamesgn

02-05-2019, 08:15 AM	#3
Whocares05050 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Treasure Coast, FL Posts: 384	The oil life meter reads many things, including time since the last reset, idling, hard driving, etc. So yes, it is telling you 1 mile or 7500 miles it should be changed after so many months regardless.

02-05-2019, 08:23 AM	#5
Cain Maddness Drives: 2016 NFG RS V6 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: My Mind, Virginia Posts: 5	Ok, roger that. Appreciate the quick response guys.

02-05-2019, 09:45 AM	#7
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,208	If it has been sitting that long It's suggested you park it with fresh oil.

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