oil change every 3000?

[nascar24jd]

Re: oil change every 3000?

As I said earlier, I change it every 3,000 miles. I do ignore the 3 month deal and I stick to 6 months maximum. My wife's car only get driven about 2,000 miles every 6 months. My car reaches 3,000 miles in about 4 months.

When I lived in NY, I had a 110 mile round trip commute every day. With all of that highway driving I used to change the oil in the car every 5,000 miles. I ended up changing the oil about every 2 months and it was still very clean looking.

[RadRacer]

Re: oil change every 3000?

I just change it when the car says it's due. I have no clue how many miles on average.

Not sure about yours, but last I checked, my Camaro didn't have an "Oil Change" light......

[pace2006]

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Not sure about yours, but last I checked, my Camaro didn't have an "Oil Change" light......

Not sure what years it's on, but there's a suggested Oil Change light that comes on based on a driving style, mileage, use, etc. Only seen mine come on once or twice, and that's because I forgot to reset it when I got the oil changed.

Change my oil every 3,000 miles, give or take a couple miles. I'll go out and buy the stuff a couple hundred miles before time for the change so it can be done during a lunch break or something.

[ava1219]

Re: oil change every 3000?

Not sure what years it's on, but there's a suggested Oil Change light that comes on based on a driving style, mileage, use, etc. Only seen mine come on once or twice, and that's because I forgot to reset it when I got the oil changed.

Change my oil every 3,000 miles, give or take a couple miles. I'll go out and buy the stuff a couple hundred miles before time for the change so it can be done during a lunch break or something.

yea i have an oil change light too. it comes on almost everytime i start the car but then goes off after like 30 secs to a min or so. it was doing that even after i got my oil change. guess it still needs to be reset. not a big deal tho.

[pace2006]

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yea i have an oil change light too. it comes on almost everytime i start the car but then goes off after like 30 secs to a min or so. it was doing that even after i got my oil change. guess it still needs to be reset. not a big deal tho.

You just need to reset it. Next time you get the oil changed, just hold down the button by the odometer for 30 seconds until the light flashes a couple times. It will also reset your trip odometer, fyi.

[Christopherrr]

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When I reset my oil change light (when it comes on), I can go through 3 oil changes before the light comes back on. That means 9K between oil changes...

Forget that...

When I do my oil changes at 3K, I get 4 qrts back. So I burn roughly a quart of oil every 3K. It comes out dark and well, that to me means the light doesn't work.

Mobil1 + Mobil Filter + Lucas Syn Additive.

Oh, I got 271K on the clock btw...and run the hell out of my car.

[ava1219]

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You just need to reset it. Next time you get the oil changed, just hold down the button by the odometer for 30 seconds until the light flashes a couple times. It will also reset your trip odometer, fyi.

yea i thought so thx.

[ava1219]

Re: oil change every 3000?

When I reset my oil change light (when it comes on), I can go through 3 oil changes before the light comes back on. That means 9K between oil changes...

Forget that...

When I do my oil changes at 3K, I get 4 qrts back. So I burn roughly a quart of oil every 3K. It comes out dark and well, that to me means the light doesn't work.

Mobil1 + Mobil Filter + Lucas Syn Additive.

Oh, I got 271K on the clock btw...and run the hell out of my car.

you have 271k miles on your car? does it still run strong? whats your 1/4 btw if you have one, and what are your mods?

[Christopherrr]

Re: oil change every 3000?

Induction:
SLP Cold Air Panel
Sealed Air Box
Whisper Lid
K&N Filter
Smooth Coupler
Descreened MAF Sensor
Throttle Body Spacer

Ignition:
MSD Blaster Coils
Bosch Platinum +4 Plugs
Taylor Spiro Wires

Exhaust:
Pacesetter Headers/Y-Pipe
!Catalytic Converter
Vibrant Resonator
3” Custom Piping
Magnaflow Catback
!EGR

Drivetrain/Misc:
3.08s -> 3.73s
Open Diff -> Auburn LSD
Rebuilt Rear End
!ABS
B&M Transmission Cooler
160* Hypertech Thermostat
SLP Manual Fan Switch

Interior:
Rear Seats/Belts Delete
Corbeau TRS Seats
!Spare/Jack
!Sail Panel Speakers
Pilot GT Steering Wheel

Suspension/Chassis:
Bilstein HD Shocks (Original Version)
Eibach Springs (Pro-Kit)
BMR Shock Tower Brace
BMR Sub-Frame Connectors
BMR Anti-Sway Bars
Pro-Stop Drilled -> Brembo Blanks
Hawk Pads
Speedline WS6 Wheels
Nitto 555 275/40/17 Tires

Tune/Electrical:
Hardwired Valentine1
VATS Bypass
Ignition Security Switch
PCM Tune by Texas Speed
Infinity Basslink
Infinity Kappa 6.5” in doors
!Antenna/Motor Stubby Conversion

Lots more...can't think of it right now.

Ran a 14.54 in Commerce when I had 190K afew years back. Still runs like a champ...got a slight hiccup (ignition coil probably going) but other than that, still runs like a bat out of hell.

I'm a tech so all my work is done by me...the last think I did was a failing belt tensioner.

___________________

Pics
http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=79766
http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=87947

[ava1219]

Re: oil change every 3000?

Induction:
SLP Cold Air Panel
Sealed Air Box
Whisper Lid
K&N Filter
Smooth Coupler
Descreened MAF Sensor
Throttle Body Spacer

Ignition:
MSD Blaster Coils
Bosch Platinum +4 Plugs
Taylor Spiro Wires

Exhaust:
Pacesetter Headers/Y-Pipe
!Catalytic Converter
Vibrant Resonator
3” Custom Piping
Magnaflow Catback
!EGR

Drivetrain/Misc:
3.08s -> 3.73s
Open Diff -> Auburn LSD
Rebuilt Rear End
!ABS
B&M Transmission Cooler
160* Hypertech Thermostat
SLP Manual Fan Switch

Interior:
Rear Seats/Belts Delete
Corbeau TRS Seats
!Spare/Jack
!Sail Panel Speakers
Pilot GT Steering Wheel

Suspension/Chassis:
Bilstein HD Shocks (Original Version)
Eibach Springs (Pro-Kit)
BMR Shock Tower Brace
BMR Sub-Frame Connectors
BMR Anti-Sway Bars
Pro-Stop Drilled -> Brembo Blanks
Hawk Pads
Speedline WS6 Wheels
Nitto 555 275/40/17 Tires

Tune/Electrical:
Hardwired Valentine1
VATS Bypass
Ignition Security Switch
PCM Tune by Texas Speed
Infinity Basslink
Infinity Kappa 6.5” in doors
!Antenna/Motor Stubby Conversion

Lots more...can't think of it right now.

Ran a 14.54 in Commerce when I had 190K afew years back. Still runs like a champ...got a slight hiccup (ignition coil probably going) but other than that, still runs like a bat out of hell.

I'm a tech so all my work is done by me...the last think I did was a failing belt tensioner.

___________________

Pics
http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=79766
http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=87947

wow dude nice. thats a pretty sweet 1/4 mile time for no heads, cam, sc, turbo, or nitrous. also with 200k plus miles on it. must be well maintained. :tup:

[ava1219]

Re: oil change every 3000?

wow i just saw the car too SWEET BIRD. that is in such great condition. awsome :tup:

[flamingchicken]

Re: oil change every 3000?

wow, that is nice. Im hoping to just drive mine till the wheels fall off, or till 300,000k. Impressive!

[cam98aro]

Re: oil change every 3000?

When I reset my oil change light (when it comes on), I can go through 3 oil changes before the light comes back on. That means 9K between oil changes...

Forget that...

When I do my oil changes at 3K, I get 4 qrts back. So I burn roughly a quart of oil every 3K. It comes out dark and well, that to me means the light doesn't work.

Mobil1 + Mobil Filter + Lucas Syn Additive.

Oh, I got 271K on the clock btw...and run the hell out of my car.

wrong wrong wrong

the oil change monitor counts your engine rotations, NOT how many miles your car goes, it is working perfectly fine.

your car should only take around 4.2 quarts assuming you have a v6, i have no idea why you would be putting 5 quarts in

[Christopherrr]

Re: oil change every 3000?

Check the manual... 4.75 quarts on 3.8 engines. I use Mobil's M201 filter...double the capacity of the M101...which constitutes the additional .25 qrts.

If it counts engine rotation...well, that's almost 9K miles of rotating.

I'm not aurguing with anyone...if y'all want to do 6-8K mile oil changes...do it. I work in a service shop...I see what happens.

I will NOT, or ever, do more than 3K per oil change...it gives me a peice of mind. $50 and 30 minutes is a small price to pay to drive your car for 10+ years with 300K on the ticker.

With all regards, everyone is able to change their oil when they want on their cars. I'm just adding my 2 cents...3K or 3 months. Nothingless for me...

[Christopherrr]

Re: oil change every 3000?

BTW, thanks for the comments gentlemen.