in the V6 do they say to change the oil every 3k miles or 5k? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Travis64 · 04-29-2009, 06:33 PM

most new cars oil change is every 5k miles i hope this one is too

rayhawk · 04-29-2009, 07:06 PM

The computer has a program based on driving cycles, distance, etc. to tell you when to change the oil. More highway trips, and it will extend further. On my 05 cts (3.6L v6), I went over 10,000 miles between changes, based on what the computer told me. This is with mostly highway driving. These engines use synthetic also, which typically gives you some more time between changes, and the computer takes all of this into account (since they recommend synthetic from the factory).

pfflyer · 04-29-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis64

most new cars oil change is every 5k miles i hope this one is too

Change the oil based on what the oil monitor dictates. The V6 should use Mobil 1 as in the CTS and based on your driving you might change it once a year. Don't change it any more than you have to. It's a waste of money.

Travis64 · 04-29-2009, 07:13 PM

cool thanks

i drive 25k miles a year so i think i might have to change it more then that.i hope its not a pain in the ass to change the oil in these cars

Chevyrocker · 04-29-2009, 07:13 PM

OLMS (new acronym for oil life monitor system?) is prettty accurate. It takes into account how many times you start and stop the car, temperatures, average speed, etc. You can go up to 10,000 miles before changing. My wife's Malibu got it's first oil change @ 8,700 miles and it was still at 21%.

UCF w00t · 04-29-2009, 07:14 PM

Can you really rely on the oil warning thing? I've only seen it in my truck once. And I usually change it every 8k+ miles (synthetic).

theholycow · 04-29-2009, 07:34 PM

I rely on the oil warning thing in my 2002 GMC, except when I'm lazy or busy and go a lot longer than it says. I've got 183,000 miles and it's still going strong.

bob2the2nd · 05-15-2009, 05:23 PM

it better be more than 5k, hell i would venture it will routinely hit 10k without any questions.

between using synthetic and the fact that it has a lot of oil i would imagine this engine would probably have no problem in the 10k+ mile range.

As at least some comparison i drive around a V6 alero (3.4 liter) which uses regular oil only takes 5 or so quarts. i get 6-7k miles out of an oil change pretty easy. Now most of my driving is highway miles but still. the Camaro has a slightly bigger engine with a much bigger oil reservoir. the discussion for this car starts in the 7k mile range and like i said im sure goes into the 10k mile range depending on type of driving.

bluch · 05-15-2009, 05:29 PM

i change every 5,000 KM. no matter what the sensor says. i think it is best for the car, and if it helps prevent further mechanical problems, then ill do it every 5,000 KM (about 3,000 miles)

btw i only drive like 10,000 KM a year (6,200 miles), so twice a year really doesnt break the bank

DEW · 05-15-2009, 06:52 PM

7.6 quarts of Mobile 1 just might break the bank for some of us!

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-15-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bob2the2nd

between using synthetic and the fact that it has a lot of oil i would imagine this engine would probably have no problem in the 10k+ mile range.

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Originally Posted by DEW

7.6 quarts of Mobile 1 just might break the bank for some of us!

9 qts of RP is a lil pricey as well. oh wait, thats for my SS

iwannagofast · 05-19-2009, 09:29 AM

I usually change it around 4,000 to 4500 miles and go till the OLMS says 55 to 50 %. I trust it, but to me going below 55% like a failing grade.

bono83 · 06-04-2009, 06:45 PM

I followed the computer on my Pontiac G6. It had 6600 miles when it called for the oil change. I changed it and sent a sample to Blackstone Labs in Indiana. They said the oil was still good and I could run it to 7500 miles! I was running Castrol Syntec.

Number 3 · 06-04-2009, 09:45 PM

Number 3's computer did not request an Oil Change til nearly 10,000 miles. But keep in mind, half of that was highway to California and back.

The computer calculates oil condition based on load, rpm etc. to determine when the oil needs to be changed. It is quite well thought out and tested. The oil change shops will still want you to go 3,000 miles, but your car knows better than them.

HA! You have a car so smart it wants to save you money for gas to do burnouts.

I mean it wants to save you money.

04-29-2009, 06:33 PM	#1
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 754	in the V6 do they say to change the oil every 3k miles or 5k? most new cars oil change is every 5k miles i hope this one is too

04-29-2009, 07:06 PM	#2
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	The computer has a program based on driving cycles, distance, etc. to tell you when to change the oil. More highway trips, and it will extend further. On my 05 cts (3.6L v6), I went over 10,000 miles between changes, based on what the computer told me. This is with mostly highway driving. These engines use synthetic also, which typically gives you some more time between changes, and the computer takes all of this into account (since they recommend synthetic from the factory). __________________

04-29-2009, 07:13 PM	#5
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	OLMS (new acronym for oil life monitor system?) is prettty accurate. It takes into account how many times you start and stop the car, temperatures, average speed, etc. You can go up to 10,000 miles before changing. My wife's Malibu got it's first oil change @ 8,700 miles and it was still at 21%. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

05-15-2009, 05:29 PM	#9
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	i change every 5,000 KM. no matter what the sensor says. i think it is best for the car, and if it helps prevent further mechanical problems, then ill do it every 5,000 KM (about 3,000 miles) btw i only drive like 10,000 KM a year (6,200 miles), so twice a year really doesnt break the bank __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-19-2009, 09:29 AM	#12
iwannagofast Paranormal Hunter Drives: 1968 Chevy Caprice Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lincoln IL Posts: 81	I usually change it around 4,000 to 4500 miles and go till the OLMS says 55 to 50 %. I trust it, but to me going below 55% like a failing grade. __________________ 1968 Chevy Caprice-300+HP of 396 BBC Glory 2008 Chevy Cobalt Special Edition-Econo Drag Car

04-29-2009, 07:14 PM	#6
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	Can you really rely on the oil warning thing? I've only seen it in my truck once. And I usually change it every 8k+ miles (synthetic).

05-15-2009, 05:23 PM	#8
bob2the2nd Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 542	it better be more than 5k, hell i would venture it will routinely hit 10k without any questions. between using synthetic and the fact that it has a lot of oil i would imagine this engine would probably have no problem in the 10k+ mile range. As at least some comparison i drive around a V6 alero (3.4 liter) which uses regular oil only takes 5 or so quarts. i get 6-7k miles out of an oil change pretty easy. Now most of my driving is highway miles but still. the Camaro has a slightly bigger engine with a much bigger oil reservoir. the discussion for this car starts in the 7k mile range and like i said im sure goes into the 10k mile range depending on type of driving.

05-15-2009, 06:52 PM	#10
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	7.6 quarts of Mobile 1 just might break the bank for some of us!

06-04-2009, 06:45 PM	#13
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	I followed the computer on my Pontiac G6. It had 6600 miles when it called for the oil change. I changed it and sent a sample to Blackstone Labs in Indiana. They said the oil was still good and I could run it to 7500 miles! I was running Castrol Syntec.

06-04-2009, 09:45 PM	#14
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,173 View My Garage	Number 3's computer did not request an Oil Change til nearly 10,000 miles. But keep in mind, half of that was highway to California and back. The computer calculates oil condition based on load, rpm etc. to determine when the oil needs to be changed. It is quite well thought out and tested. The oil change shops will still want you to go 3,000 miles, but your car knows better than them. HA! You have a car so smart it wants to save you money for gas to do burnouts. I mean it wants to save you money. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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