2019 ZL1 1LE first oil change? - Page 2

Riding Dirty · 05-25-2019, 10:43 PM

The dealer said I could use the Oil Life Indicator system. I wonder if anyone actually uses it?

2018ZL1 · 05-25-2019, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Riding Dirty

The dealer said I could use the Oil Life Indicator system. I wonder if any actually uses it?

I guess them ferds are a little easier on oil than the chevy's!

Riding Dirty · 05-25-2019, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2018ZL1

I guess them ferds are a little easier on oil than the chevy's!

Oops, I need to update my garage profile. Sold the GT350 for the 1LE.

TEST DRyVer · 05-26-2019, 02:57 AM

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Oops, I need to update my garage profile. Sold the GT350 for the 1LE.

Sorry for ruining the thread with this question, but how did you like the GT350? I don't see the GT350 in the same league as the the ZL1 (and definitely not a competition to the ZL1 1LE), even though on the used car market they're priced similarly. I would be curious to hear your thought on the GT350 vs an SS 1LE (since that's more of a direct comparison). I've watched the YouTube videos with these 2 cars, but I was wondering more from an owners perspective...

waterman · 05-26-2019, 02:48 PM

Change it. Even if it appears excessive, IMHO, a 500m oil/filter change is an inexpensive investment of time and money to defend against potential wear from metals and particulate generated by breaking in a new HP motor.

FWIW, I too use a heavy magnet drain plug and black holes.

angryBits · 05-26-2019, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TEST DRyVer

Sorry for ruining the thread with this question, but how did you like the GT350? I don't see the GT350 in the same league as the the ZL1 (and definitely not a competition to the ZL1 1LE), even though on the used car market they're priced similarly. I would be curious to hear your thought on the GT350 vs an SS 1LE (since that's more of a direct comparison). I've watched the YouTube videos with these 2 cars, but I was wondering more from an owners perspective...

IMO ZL1 and GT350 are in the same league.
I think most shoppers that are interested in these cars are looking for a daily driver they can also track every once in awhile, or just want a level-up muscle car.

ZL1 has way more power, but other than that, these cars aren't all that different. GT350 is N/A which is important to some people. ZL1 has an automatic which is important to some people.

I like both <3
Go America!

Alain · 05-26-2019, 05:45 PM

I would change the oil dude. On a new car, it should be included in the purchase of the car anyway.

Riding Dirty · 05-26-2019, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TEST DRyVer

Sorry for ruining the thread with this question, but how did you like the GT350? I don't see the GT350 in the same league as the the ZL1 (and definitely not a competition to the ZL1 1LE), even though on the used car market they're priced similarly. I would be curious to hear your thought on the GT350 vs an SS 1LE (since that's more of a direct comparison). I've watched the YouTube videos with these 2 cars, but I was wondering more from an owners perspective...

I will make a new thread for this question.

juice3 · 05-27-2019, 11:19 AM

I'm going to grab my manual and see. As this is my 2nd ZL1, last was a 2017 and they we're for sure oil @ 500.

viurniel · 05-27-2019, 01:50 PM

My 2019 A10 ZLE Manual does not state anything 500 Mile oil change. Unless I missed it

The only statement that changes the cycle is in the high performance manual, and it is regarding the type of oil that can be used while tracking 15W-50 and a requirement to go back to 0W-40.

I changed the oil in my car at 500 Miles and the oil that came out looked the same as the one that went in.

*mlee* · 05-27-2019, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by viurniel

My 2019 A10 ZLE Manual does not state anything 500 Mile oil change. Unless I missed it

The only statement that changes the cycle is in the high performance manual, and it is regarding the type of oil that can be used while tracking 15W-50 and a requirement to go back to 0W-40.

I changed the oil in my car at 500 Miles and the oil that came out looked the same as the one that went in.

^^This... and that tracking info is only for the ZLE. 0W-40 is good for both street and track on the regular Z.

Another thing to note is 10 qts. That's a lot of oil and it takes a while to settle in the oil pan. Most dealers will try and add another 1/2 qt and once you sit over night you will be 1/2 qt too high.

Riding Dirty · 05-27-2019, 02:09 PM

My manual says to use the Oil Life Indicator. Unless there's a supplement or I missed something? Still going to change at 1k. I would rather err on the side of caution like others have mentioned. If the oil comes out looking nice and clean that's fine.

05-25-2019, 10:43 PM	#15
Riding Dirty Drives: 19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2019 Location: Alpharetta GA Posts: 26	The dealer said I could use the Oil Life Indicator system. I wonder if anyone actually uses it? Last edited by Riding Dirty; 05-25-2019 at 11:06 PM.

05-26-2019, 02:48 PM	#19
waterman Drives: Grandad's C2 L89 Join Date: May 2017 Location: 2051.50N 15629.60W Posts: 1,711	Change it. Even if it appears excessive, IMHO, a 500m oil/filter change is an inexpensive investment of time and money to defend against potential wear from metals and particulate generated by breaking in a new HP motor. FWIW, I too use a heavy magnet drain plug and black holes. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE sw/PDR

05-26-2019, 05:45 PM	#21
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	I would change the oil dude. On a new car, it should be included in the purchase of the car anyway. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

05-27-2019, 01:50 PM	#24
viurniel @viurniel Drives: 19 ZLE A10, 15 2SS, 90 300ZXTT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 409	My 2019 A10 ZLE Manual does not state anything 500 Mile oil change. Unless I missed it The only statement that changes the cycle is in the high performance manual, and it is regarding the type of oil that can be used while tracking 15W-50 and a requirement to go back to 0W-40. I changed the oil in my car at 500 Miles and the oil that came out looked the same as the one that went in. Attached Images

05-27-2019, 11:19 AM	#23
juice3 Drives: 19 ZLE A10,17 SS 1LE, 16 C7R,CT5V Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Berryville, VA Posts: 175	I'm going to grab my manual and see. As this is my 2nd ZL1, last was a 2017 and they we're for sure oil @ 500.

05-27-2019, 02:09 PM	#26
Riding Dirty Drives: 19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2019 Location: Alpharetta GA Posts: 26	My manual says to use the Oil Life Indicator. Unless there's a supplement or I missed something? Still going to change at 1k. I would rather err on the side of caution like others have mentioned. If the oil comes out looking nice and clean that's fine.

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