Oil change went bad on 2016 SS

Bigmike285 · 05-29-2016, 03:37 PM

Purchased a brand new 2016 Camaro SS two months ago. I took it up to the dealership to get the oil changed for the first time. After driving back home, about 4 miles from the dealership at low speeds I decided to check my oil/dip stick. The dip stick came out completely dry, even after cleaning it several times. At first I thought there was no oil in it at all. When I called the dealership, they sent someone out to add 4 quarts of oil which filled up my car. It is supposed to have a total of 10 quarts of oil at all times, and they only put in 6. Would driving on a low amount of oil do any damage to the motor? I think I heard a knocking sound when the car was in idle this morning after sitting all night, but not 100% sure.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Hopefully the car is okay, but if the dealership has to replace the motor, is it just me or would you just rather have the entire car replaced? Ive had this car for 2 months. It had 0 miles when I got it, now only has 2,500. Who would want an engine replaced in a brand new car?

Waiting46 · 05-29-2016, 03:45 PM

did the oil light not come on?

2006Moy · 05-29-2016, 03:45 PM

It didn't have any CEL? or nothing being that low? If it didn't and you drove it gently its possible it didn't damage anything. I would be highly pissed ...

shockandawe · 05-29-2016, 03:46 PM

It should be fine, she's under warranty.

Glen e · 05-29-2016, 03:48 PM

Unless you took it to the track or the dragstrip directly from them, with 6 quarts in it, the engine is fine. You do get a low oil level light on these cars, because I had it when I put in about 4 quarts on the v6 engine and started the car.

Find another dealer, because the high school kid that they use for oil changes, didn't even doublecheck his work. Neither did the shop foreman.

RUN FORREST......

Marine Corps · 05-29-2016, 04:56 PM

WHY did you change the oil so soon?

Bigmike285 · 05-29-2016, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Waiting46

did the oil light not come on?

No light came on I'm just hoping nothing goes wrong

Bigmike285 · 05-29-2016, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

Unless you took it to the track or the dragstrip directly from them, with 6 quarts in it, the engine is fine. You do get a low oil level light on these cars, because I had it when I put in about 4 quarts on the v6 engine and started the car.

Find another dealer, because the high school kid that they use for oil changes, didn't even doublecheck his work. Neither did the shop foreman.

Thank a lot makes me feel a little better I have been stressing over this

Glen e · 05-29-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigmike285

Thank a lot makes me feel a little better I have been stressing over this

Yeah you're fine, but like I said it violates about three different basic shop procedures and violates dealership operating procedures. Therefore, a seriously dysfunctional place. Find another dealer...

STEVE41 · 05-29-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigmike285

No light came on I'm just hoping nothing goes wrong

i am very surprise the low oil light didn't come on with 4 quarts low.

cellsafemode · 05-29-2016, 09:49 PM

and that's why i do my own oil changes.

crabman · 05-29-2016, 10:06 PM

One drop more than needed to prevent a loss of oil pressure and you will not see any damage whatsoever unless the oil overheated. I wouldn't think that too likely in your short drive at low speed. Not what you want to happen but as others said I wouldn't think you have anything to worry about.

I always check my oil immediately after a change. I've never had it come up short but stories like yours predate the internet...

Quiksilver16ss · 05-29-2016, 10:38 PM

I call Bluff on this whole thread. Just not adding up. Lol!!

maraging · 05-30-2016, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Quiksilver16ss

I call Bluff on this whole thread. Just not adding up. Lol!!

Bluff?

05-29-2016, 03:37 PM	#1
Bigmike285 Drives: 2016 Black Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Texarkana,Texas Posts: 6	Oil change went bad on 2016 SS Purchased a brand new 2016 Camaro SS two months ago. I took it up to the dealership to get the oil changed for the first time. After driving back home, about 4 miles from the dealership at low speeds I decided to check my oil/dip stick. The dip stick came out completely dry, even after cleaning it several times. At first I thought there was no oil in it at all. When I called the dealership, they sent someone out to add 4 quarts of oil which filled up my car. It is supposed to have a total of 10 quarts of oil at all times, and they only put in 6. Would driving on a low amount of oil do any damage to the motor? I think I heard a knocking sound when the car was in idle this morning after sitting all night, but not 100% sure. Any comments would be appreciated. Hopefully the car is okay, but if the dealership has to replace the motor, is it just me or would you just rather have the entire car replaced? Ive had this car for 2 months. It had 0 miles when I got it, now only has 2,500. Who would want an engine replaced in a brand new car?

05-29-2016, 03:48 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Unless you took it to the track or the dragstrip directly from them, with 6 quarts in it, the engine is fine. You do get a low oil level light on these cars, because I had it when I put in about 4 quarts on the v6 engine and started the car. Find another dealer, because the high school kid that they use for oil changes, didn't even doublecheck his work. Neither did the shop foreman. RUN FORREST...... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 05-30-2016 at 11:03 AM.

05-29-2016, 04:56 PM	#6
Marine Corps Drives: 2016 2SS Garnet Red Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 840	WHY did you change the oil so soon? __________________ Ordered: 8/8/15, 2SS Garnet Red Built: 10/14/15 Current: Took Delivery, 12/24/15 Added Procharger supercharger.

05-29-2016, 10:38 PM	#13
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	I call Bluff on this whole thread. Just not adding up. Lol!! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

05-29-2016, 03:45 PM	#2
Waiting46 Drives: 1981 silver corvette,Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 625	did the oil light not come on?

05-29-2016, 03:45 PM	#3
2006Moy Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Neosho, mo Posts: 254	It didn't have any CEL? or nothing being that low? If it didn't and you drove it gently its possible it didn't damage anything. I would be highly pissed ...

05-29-2016, 03:46 PM	#4
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	It should be fine, she's under warranty.

05-29-2016, 09:49 PM	#11
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	and that's why i do my own oil changes.

05-29-2016, 10:06 PM	#12
crabman Drives: Sniffin the tree. Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Old age. Posts: 225	One drop more than needed to prevent a loss of oil pressure and you will not see any damage whatsoever unless the oil overheated. I wouldn't think that too likely in your short drive at low speed. Not what you want to happen but as others said I wouldn't think you have anything to worry about. I always check my oil immediately after a change. I've never had it come up short but stories like yours predate the internet...

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