500 Mile Oil Change

TurboBeezer · 04-04-2018, 11:28 AM

Just got done doing a 500 mile oil change because I'm paranoid like that. 10Qts Mobil 1 Extended Perf 5W-30 and PF64 filter.

Oil Man · 04-04-2018, 11:42 AM

I don't think it's paranoid. I found a noticeable difference between the color of the oil on the dipstick the night I drove off the lot vs. my 500 mile oil change last week. It darkened noticeably in those several days, though it may not have been as dark as in your photo.

It makes good sense. There's going to be assembly lubes and possibly even some metal from the machining process (hopefully not) in with that factory fill of oil.

I am trying to find documentation to support the 1500 mile change. I filled with Mobil1 at 500, am approaching 1500, have zero discoloration, have lost zero oil, and the DIC says I have 91% oil life remaining. I'll do it if I must, but it's kind of hard to see a strong NEED for it right now.

baron95 · 04-04-2018, 11:50 AM

I split the difference and did both first oil change and first diff fluid change at 1,000 mi

silverbullet415 · 04-04-2018, 11:58 AM

Did mine at 500 and it was nasty, doing another change at 1500 and sending it out to get tested

TurboBeezer · 04-04-2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Oil Man

I don't think it's paranoid. I found a noticeable difference between the color of the oil on the dipstick the night I drove off the lot vs. my 500 mile oil change last week.

I'm definitely glad I did it after seeing the color of the oil at 500.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 04-04-2018, 02:19 PM

It's not paranoid to change at 500, it's normal and recommended. Don't neglect your diff. I'd change that at 500 too.

TurboBeezer · 04-04-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

It's not paranoid to change at 500, it's normal and recommended. Don't neglect your diff. I'd change that at 500 too.

True! I was going to do the oil again at 1500 as well as the diff. Should I instead do it at 500 then again at 1500?

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 04-04-2018, 02:54 PM

I'd change both Oil and Diff at 500 and 1500 miles. So yes.

likerage · 04-04-2018, 03:58 PM

I did oil at 1k and diff today at 2k and both were very dark. I have an average 18mpg since mile 17 so I don't exactly beat it up either.

Intimidator · 04-04-2018, 04:11 PM

Just did my 500 mile change and will do the next at 1500 also.

Jeffro19 · 04-04-2018, 04:56 PM

I also did mine at 500 miles. Mine just turned 1500 so break in is complete and I will change it again soon then go to every 3000 miles. That’s always how I change the oil in all my new cars I buy.

04-04-2018, 11:28 AM	#1
TurboBeezer Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 6MT Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8	500 Mile Oil Change Just got done doing a 500 mile oil change because I'm paranoid like that. 10Qts Mobil 1 Extended Perf 5W-30 and PF64 filter.

04-04-2018, 04:56 PM	#11
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	I also did mine at 500 miles. Mine just turned 1500 so break in is complete and I will change it again soon then go to every 3000 miles. That’s always how I change the oil in all my new cars I buy. __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

04-04-2018, 11:42 AM	#2
Oil Man Drives: 2016 2SS, 2018 ZL1 A10 (RIPx2) Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 304	I don't think it's paranoid. I found a noticeable difference between the color of the oil on the dipstick the night I drove off the lot vs. my 500 mile oil change last week. It darkened noticeably in those several days, though it may not have been as dark as in your photo. It makes good sense. There's going to be assembly lubes and possibly even some metal from the machining process (hopefully not) in with that factory fill of oil. I am trying to find documentation to support the 1500 mile change. I filled with Mobil1 at 500, am approaching 1500, have zero discoloration, have lost zero oil, and the DIC says I have 91% oil life remaining. I'll do it if I must, but it's kind of hard to see a strong NEED for it right now.

04-04-2018, 11:50 AM	#3
baron95 2018 1LE, NASA Instructor Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New England Posts: 235	I split the difference and did both first oil change and first diff fluid change at 1,000 mi

04-04-2018, 11:58 AM	#4
silverbullet415 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Half Moon Bay Posts: 229	Did mine at 500 and it was nasty, doing another change at 1500 and sending it out to get tested

04-04-2018, 02:19 PM	#6
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	It's not paranoid to change at 500, it's normal and recommended. Don't neglect your diff. I'd change that at 500 too.

04-04-2018, 02:54 PM	#8
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I'd change both Oil and Diff at 500 and 1500 miles. So yes.

04-04-2018, 03:58 PM	#9
likerage Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 75	I did oil at 1k and diff today at 2k and both were very dark. I have an average 18mpg since mile 17 so I don't exactly beat it up either.

04-04-2018, 04:11 PM	#10
Intimidator Drives: 69 GTO, 05 GTO, 2018 Silver ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Springfield, OH Posts: 847	Just did my 500 mile change and will do the next at 1500 also.

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