2017 Camaro SS oil change interval

v8 enthusiast · 05-28-2019, 12:55 PM

Hi there!
I wonder abt the need for oil change for very short periods of time.
Using the car's oil life monitor, one has to change the oil in about 7 to 8 month period.
I drive the car only abt 3k miles a year, so I guess I'll reset the oil life monitor despite not changing the oil to achieve one year period; or in other words, will not care any more for for what the car asks.
Consulting with some owners, they take a year period to change oil.
What do you think?
Is it really necessary to obey car's instructions concerning it?

Thank you
Adelmar

KSA464 · 05-28-2019, 01:01 PM

If you're only driving the car 3K a year, then just change oil annually -so yes, simply reset if it is telling you to change and you have not hit the year yet.

v8 enthusiast · 05-28-2019, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSA464

If you're only driving the car 3K a year, then just change oil annually -so yes, simply reset if it is telling you to change and you have not hit the year yet.

TKS A LOT

Soleil · 05-28-2019, 04:27 PM

An oil change ones a year is absolutely sufficient enough. Don’t worry what the rest life monitor says.
As long as you’re still in the warranty period I would do as recommended. For me it is almost on the spot. Rest oil life = 1 year give or take a month maybe.

FH212 · 05-28-2019, 04:34 PM

Once a year is what I do.

GroundhogSS · 05-28-2019, 11:32 PM

You guys need to start driving your Camaros.

Magnum922 · 05-29-2019, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FH212

Once a year is what I do.

Me too. 3300 last year.

The Specialist · 06-02-2019, 04:05 AM

I just completed the first oil change in my 18 1LE.
Looking for some help.
I've tried per the instructions in the manual on resetting the oil life monitor.
I'm having mental issues trying to bring up the page to reset it.
I find Oil Life on the DIC but cannot get it to open.
Can someone please give me the instructions step by step.
Obviously, I'm not doing it right.
Thanks,

The Specialist · 06-02-2019, 04:14 AM

"""Turn the ignition to ON position without starting the engine.
Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the multi-information display using the navigation button (located on the steering wheel)
Finally, hold down the “SEL” button until the Oil Life display changes to 100 percent""".

I guess I'm looking for the procedure to get too " REMAINING OIL LIFE " by using the navigation button located on the steering wheel without starting the engine.

Thanks,

Aragorn · 06-02-2019, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GroundhogSS

You guys need to start driving your Camaros.

I want to but I also want it to last me 20 more years LOL.

L8Apex · 06-02-2019, 10:10 AM

The manual says you can also fully depress the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds to reset the oil life indicator. (car is in accessory mode of course).

L8Apex · 06-02-2019, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aragorn

I want to but I also want it to last me 20 more years LOL.

That's ridiculous, your Camaro probably won't even be allowed on the highway in 20 years, drive the damn thing

zr1chris · 06-02-2019, 10:39 AM

Once per year for me too at around every 3-4,000 miles

crosive · 06-03-2019, 06:04 AM

if you change your oil, and let the car sit fresh for a year, the "oil life remaining" will be at 0.

It calculates, among other things, time as well.

I drive my car atleast once a week most weeks, sometimes 2 (back and forth to work or weekend cruising), and I usually change mine every 5-6 months, when the oil life reads 30-40%. this usually coincides with 3-4k miles, give or take.

05-28-2019, 12:55 PM	#1
v8 enthusiast Drives: Camaro 2SS 2017 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: - State -Brazil Posts: 19	2017 Camaro SS oil change interval Hi there! I wonder abt the need for oil change for very short periods of time. Using the car's oil life monitor, one has to change the oil in about 7 to 8 month period. I drive the car only abt 3k miles a year, so I guess I'll reset the oil life monitor despite not changing the oil to achieve one year period; or in other words, will not care any more for for what the car asks. Consulting with some owners, they take a year period to change oil. What do you think? Is it really necessary to obey car's instructions concerning it? Thank you Adelmar

05-28-2019, 04:27 PM	#4
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	An oil change ones a year is absolutely sufficient enough. Don’t worry what the rest life monitor says. As long as you’re still in the warranty period I would do as recommended. For me it is almost on the spot. Rest oil life = 1 year give or take a month maybe. __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

05-28-2019, 04:34 PM	#5
FH212 Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 889	Once a year is what I do. __________________ 2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

05-28-2019, 11:32 PM	#6
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	You guys need to start driving your Camaros. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

05-28-2019, 01:01 PM	#2
KSA464 Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 56	If you're only driving the car 3K a year, then just change oil annually -so yes, simply reset if it is telling you to change and you have not hit the year yet.

06-02-2019, 04:05 AM	#8
The Specialist Drives: 2018 Summit White Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NH Posts: 133	I just completed the first oil change in my 18 1LE. Looking for some help. I've tried per the instructions in the manual on resetting the oil life monitor. I'm having mental issues trying to bring up the page to reset it. I find Oil Life on the DIC but cannot get it to open. Can someone please give me the instructions step by step. Obviously, I'm not doing it right. Thanks,

06-02-2019, 04:14 AM	#9
The Specialist Drives: 2018 Summit White Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NH Posts: 133	"""Turn the ignition to ON position without starting the engine. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the multi-information display using the navigation button (located on the steering wheel) Finally, hold down the “SEL” button until the Oil Life display changes to 100 percent""". I guess I'm looking for the procedure to get too " REMAINING OIL LIFE " by using the navigation button located on the steering wheel without starting the engine. Thanks,

06-02-2019, 10:10 AM	#11
L8Apex Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 299 View My Garage	The manual says you can also fully depress the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds to reset the oil life indicator. (car is in accessory mode of course).

06-02-2019, 10:39 AM	#13
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	Once per year for me too at around every 3-4,000 miles

06-03-2019, 06:04 AM	#14
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	if you change your oil, and let the car sit fresh for a year, the "oil life remaining" will be at 0. It calculates, among other things, time as well. I drive my car atleast once a week most weeks, sometimes 2 (back and forth to work or weekend cruising), and I usually change mine every 5-6 months, when the oil life reads 30-40%. this usually coincides with 3-4k miles, give or take.

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