I thought my first was 7,500....
EVERY 2015 C7 Stingray?
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St. Jude Donor '12 thru '17
Lots of misinformation in this thread so far. 2014 and 2015 C7s get four free oil & filter changes (with Mobil 1) in the first two years any time you want them. Z51 gets a 5th one at 500 miles. Oil changes are indicated by the Oil Life Monitor, not by old-school miles or months.
OP, you don't say where you are, how many miles your trip to SC will be, what your OLM says, how old your car is, or really any other useful info to give any meaningful advice.
OP, you don't say where you are, how many miles your trip to SC will be, what your OLM says, how old your car is, or really any other useful info to give any meaningful advice.
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Lots of misinformation in this thread so far. 2014 and 2015 C7s get four free oil & filter changes (with Mobil 1) in the first two years any time you want them. Z51 gets a 5th one at 500 miles. Oil changes are indicated by the Oil Life Monitor, not by old-school miles or months.
OP, you don't say where you are, how many miles your trip to SC will be, what your OLM says, how old your car is, or really any other useful info to give any meaningful advice.
OP, you don't say where you are, how many miles your trip to SC will be, what your OLM says, how old your car is, or really any other useful info to give any meaningful advice.
Which leads me to another question... at what percentage or miles should I change the oil? I asked one Vette tech he said "he's old school so 3k" the other I asked said "between 5k and 7k" Im kinda confused lol
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Ah that makes me feel better because I didnt do the 500 mile change. I live in Chicago and the trip is about 900 miles each way. My current percentage is apporx 67% I believe with 2,500 miles on it. I got the car March 17th.
Which leads me to another question... at what percentage or miles should I change the oil? I asked one Vette tech he said "he's old school so 3k" the other I asked said "between 5k and 7k" Im kinda confused lol
Which leads me to another question... at what percentage or miles should I change the oil? I asked one Vette tech he said "he's old school so 3k" the other I asked said "between 5k and 7k" Im kinda confused lol
Based on your miles and OLM at 67%, if it were me I'd do the trip before getting it changed.
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Use the OLM, not some random "old school" miles or months criteria. After the four free ones I'll change it when the OLM gets down to 20% or less. Disclaimer: I don't store mine for the winter and I drive it; it's not garage art.
Based on your miles and OLM at 67%, if it were me I'd do the trip before getting it changed.
Based on your miles and OLM at 67%, if it were me I'd do the trip before getting it changed.
Great! Thank you Steve R!!
C7 Z51 is 500 miles. Better get to the dealer before your trip.
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This is wrong, starting in October 2014 every Corvette is filled with Mobil1. My base 2015 came with a Mobil1 brochure in the owners manual stating this.
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thank you for the responce!
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To the OP, if you have a dry sump engine, get that oil changed now. If you don't, what does the oil monitor say? Don't worry about how many miles you've driven to determine if you need a change, worry about what the monitor says.
Edit: after reading the rest of the thread, you're fine to go on your trip. Highway miles are easy miles, so you'll still be well above 20% oil life when you get back. And there's really no reason to change out at 20% unless it's convenient. Even at zero, there's about a 100% safety margin built into the system, so just make sure you get it done before zero.
If you're changing oil at 3K, like your "old school" buddy, you're really wasting a lot of money, and a lot of non-renewable oil.
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ONLY, only, only if you have a dry sump engine (Z51 or Z06). No need for a 500 mile change, and only 4 free ones, on the wet sump engine. So many people on this forum jump to conclusions, and assume that because they drive a Z51 everyone else does, too.
To the OP, if you have a dry sump engine, get that oil changed now. If you don't, what does the oil monitor say? Don't worry about how many miles you've driven to determine if you need a change, worry about what the monitor says.
Edit: after reading the rest of the thread, you're fine to go on your trip. Highway miles are easy miles, so you'll still be well above 20% oil life when you get back. And there's really no reason to change out at 20% unless it's convenient. Even at zero, there's about a 100% safety margin built into the system, so just make sure you get it done before zero.
If you're changing oil at 3K, like your "old school" buddy, you're really wasting a lot of money, and a lot of non-renewable oil.
To the OP, if you have a dry sump engine, get that oil changed now. If you don't, what does the oil monitor say? Don't worry about how many miles you've driven to determine if you need a change, worry about what the monitor says.
Edit: after reading the rest of the thread, you're fine to go on your trip. Highway miles are easy miles, so you'll still be well above 20% oil life when you get back. And there's really no reason to change out at 20% unless it's convenient. Even at zero, there's about a 100% safety margin built into the system, so just make sure you get it done before zero.
If you're changing oil at 3K, like your "old school" buddy, you're really wasting a lot of money, and a lot of non-renewable oil.
thanks for the responce!
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Why not go ahead and get an oil change now? I have a base coupe, non Z51, and I did the 500 mile oil change myself. That first oil could have small metal shavings in it, since the engine is breaking in at that time. Seems like a good idea to get it out and start your trip with clean oil and filter. Just a thought. Have fun on your trip. I was born in Sumter, SC and when I learned to walk... I left.
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I read the manual, not trying to be a smarty, but every new car I buy has a manual with which to reference items such as this.
There are a lot of good guys on this forum who, most times, give good information. But, as I see it, it is up to you, the owner to learn about your vehicle. Doesn't matter what you drive, learn from your dealer, the mfg. website and the manual. This is the best way to know your car.
Non Z51 cars get four free changes, GM nor most dealers care when you have them done. My suggestion is this, do as the manual says.
There are a lot of good guys on this forum who, most times, give good information. But, as I see it, it is up to you, the owner to learn about your vehicle. Doesn't matter what you drive, learn from your dealer, the mfg. website and the manual. This is the best way to know your car.
Non Z51 cars get four free changes, GM nor most dealers care when you have them done. My suggestion is this, do as the manual says.