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Vegas Bound · 05-21-2020, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by neil4374

One thing I should ask is this. Would your advice on not changing oil/fluids and other parts change if I told you my camaro was stored away for 8 months before I got it? It was started once a week. I also stored it over Winter for 2 months.

Thanks again

I would not change any part of my advice. However, I would advise not starting it just for the sake of starting it over the winter. Put some fuel stabilizer in it and put a trickle charger on it and forget it until the weather warms up.

neil4374 · 05-21-2020, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

I would not change any part of my advice. However, I would advise not starting it just for the sake of starting it over the winter. Put some fuel stabilizer in it and put a trickle charger on it and forget it until the weather warms up.

When I stored it for two months over Winter I did the above.
Once again. Thanks again. You have made my life much easier!

neil4374 · 05-21-2020, 01:19 AM

Is the amount of engine oil 8 quarts?
I read about people putting in 7.5 and some 8.5!

Vegas Bound · 05-21-2020, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by neil4374

Is the amount of engine oil 8 quarts?
I read about people putting in 7.5 and some 8.5!

I buy 2 5 quart containers, prefill the filter before installing and start with 7 quarts in the engine, run the engine briefly to circulate the oil, turn off the engine, top off until at the full mark on the dipstick. I don't really pay attention to how much it actually ends up being. My guess would be about 8 quarts.

neil4374 · 05-21-2020, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

I buy 2 5 quart containers, prefill the filter before installing and start with 7 quarts in the engine, run the engine briefly to circulate the oil, turn off the engine, top off until at the full mark on the dipstick. I don't really pay attention to how much it actually ends up being. My guess would be about 8 quarts.

Ok, will do. Thanks again

neil4374 · 05-23-2020, 01:21 AM

@ Vegas bound

After you told me that alot of list didnt need doing now, I relooked at all my jobs. Lots of the jobs can be done much later! Thanks, you saved me a lot of money.
I do have one question though.
I dont drive my car so far. It would take another ten years before most of the fluids need changing!
That means most of the oils have been there for 20 years!
Would it be beneficial to change the oils and fluids say in a few years?

Vegas Bound · 05-23-2020, 08:56 AM

All service intervals are based on miles or time, whichever comes first. Follow the recommendations in your owner's manual.

neil4374 · 05-23-2020, 09:01 AM

Thanks again.
I read that, but most are based on miles and it doesn’t say about time.

neil4374 · 05-23-2020, 09:08 AM

And I would expect 20 years is too long

gunchamp · 05-23-2020, 01:16 PM

Capacity is around 8.5ish when all said and done

neil4374 · 05-23-2020, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gunchamp

Capacity is around 8.5ish when all said and done

Thanks

neil4374 · 05-23-2020, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

All service intervals are based on miles or time, whichever comes first. Follow the recommendations in your owner's manual.

Thanks again. I had misread it! I see what you mean.
There are only 2 with on miles/kms and no time recommendation.
And that’s rear axle and transmission.

neil4374 · 07-12-2020, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bela.favor

You’re fine. Vegas has you on point. Don’t over think simple and don’t fix it if it’s not broke.

Thank you

05-21-2020, 01:19 AM	#17
neil4374 Drives: Camaro SS 2011 L99 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 356	Is the amount of engine oil 8 quarts? I read about people putting in 7.5 and some 8.5! __________________

05-23-2020, 01:21 AM	#20
neil4374 Drives: Camaro SS 2011 L99 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 356	@ Vegas bound After you told me that alot of list didnt need doing now, I relooked at all my jobs. Lots of the jobs can be done much later! Thanks, you saved me a lot of money. I do have one question though. I dont drive my car so far. It would take another ten years before most of the fluids need changing! That means most of the oils have been there for 20 years! Would it be beneficial to change the oils and fluids say in a few years? __________________

05-23-2020, 09:01 AM	#22
neil4374 Drives: Camaro SS 2011 L99 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 356	Thanks again. I read that, but most are based on miles and it doesn’t say about time. __________________

05-23-2020, 09:08 AM	#23
neil4374 Drives: Camaro SS 2011 L99 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 356	And I would expect 20 years is too long __________________

05-23-2020, 01:16 PM	#24
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Capacity is around 8.5ish when all said and done __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

05-23-2020, 08:56 AM	#21
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	All service intervals are based on miles or time, whichever comes first. Follow the recommendations in your owner's manual.