Oil Change Every 3000mi - Page 4

Ponyeatr16ss · 05-31-2017, 11:11 PM

Maybe you should get a truck? 🤣😂

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Before anybody bursts a vein.....the rest of the story.....

bpang1234 · 05-31-2017, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

I've worked for the car mfrs and dealers for 35 years, yeah I Know all about DI And fuel dilution. I change mine at 5000, and after 3 changes, I have never smelled gas in the oil. Maybe 7500 is too much, but 3000 is certainly just as ridiculous.

In all my years, I have always gone with whatever the engine builder recommended. So since that engine builder is GM, I do it some time before 7,500 miles whenever is convenient for me.

CamaroBody · 06-03-2017, 07:17 PM

I'm going to change my SS oil every 4k miles.

My first oil change was done at 4300 miles with 8% remaining oil life remaining. I could tell it needed it. Much smoother now.

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Branight · 06-03-2017, 09:34 PM

Been doing 5K in both of my vehicles for several years now. Seems to be a good halfway point between the 3K the dealer would like, and the 7.5K the computer recommends.

PolynesianPowerhouse · 06-03-2017, 10:32 PM

Personally i get an oil analysis done. On any given analysis there is section that says you can go a bit longer or to go shorter interevals given the results of the analysis.

It beats 50,000 "do this or do thats", when we know the given is that every engine is different, and not all oils are created the same nor do they last the same.

In the end you gotta do what works for you. But using science and analysis couple with facts will help make a more informed decision if one is serious about figuring out when they specifically need to change.

06-03-2017, 07:17 PM	#45
CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,160	I'm going to change my SS oil every 4k miles. My first oil change was done at 4300 miles with 8% remaining oil life remaining. I could tell it needed it. Much smoother now. . __________________ 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8-Speed Automatic, NPP Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control, Sunroof, Navigation, 5-Spoke Low-Gloss Black Wheels, Black Bowtie Emblems, Cargo Mat/Net Mods: XPEL - Hood, Bumper, Headlights, & Side Mirrors JWM - Side Markers ZL1 Addons - Deluxe Rock Guards & Red Lift Pads GM - Dark Tail Lamps MRR - Gloss Black M017s

06-03-2017, 09:34 PM	#46
Branight Drives: 2016 2SS White M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 51	Been doing 5K in both of my vehicles for several years now. Seems to be a good halfway point between the 3K the dealer would like, and the 7.5K the computer recommends. __________________ 2016 2SS M6, NPP, MRC, Sunroof, Nav, mostly stock.

06-03-2017, 10:32 PM	#47
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	Personally i get an oil analysis done. On any given analysis there is section that says you can go a bit longer or to go shorter interevals given the results of the analysis. It beats 50,000 "do this or do thats", when we know the given is that every engine is different, and not all oils are created the same nor do they last the same. In the end you gotta do what works for you. But using science and analysis couple with facts will help make a more informed decision if one is serious about figuring out when they specifically need to change. __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant

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