LS3 Running in and oil change.

[PRISEENE]

Running in a 2016 SSV Redline LS3 and oil change??

 

[OzTurtle]

Running in I accelerated through the rev range in each gear, then let it decelerate without braking repeatedly. Moderate take off's nothing too hard, but you want the engine to work a bit right from delivery. I also changed the oil at the 1,000K check up, then between each regular service interval.

 

[bigjim92]

I drove mine fairly hard right from the get go. No crazy launches, kept it away from from limiter, but still gave it plenty of throttle and plenty of revs.
Dropped the oil and filter at 1000kms, and have done so again at 5000kms. Every 5k is oil and filter for me.

 

[PRISEENE]

Excellent, my thoughts as well. Drove 500kms+ for a burger at a average temp on 5 degrees.. NOW for the oil ?? Your thoughts People ?

 

[Smitty]

I drove mine fairly hard right from the get go. No crazy launches, kept it away from from limiter, but still gave it plenty of throttle and plenty of revs.
Dropped the oil and filter at 1000kms, and have done so again at 5000kms. Every 5k is oil and filter for me.

... ditto here with the HSV

 

[Smitty]

Excellent, my thoughts as well. Drove 500kms+ for a burger at a average temp on 5 degrees.. NOW for the oil ?? Your thoughts People ?

when i do the changes, GENUINE FILTER and Penrite HPR5 (5W-40)
and
I get the dealer to stick in AC DELCO Hi performance 5W-40
(as they do NOT use Mobil1 any more for HSVs... they use generic MOBIL workshop 5w-30 for all LSx engines)

 

[bigjim92]

Excellent, my thoughts as well. Drove 500kms+ for a burger at a average temp on 5 degrees.. NOW for the oil ?? Your thoughts People ?

Because the cars under warranty I use penrites 5w30 Dexos approved oil.

 

[70chev]

Hey guys,

Do I void my warranty if I chance my own oil and filter?

Darren

 

[revster]

Hey guys,

Do I void my warranty if I chance my own oil and filter?

Darren

If it is mid service change as long as you use the gen oil filter how would they know ? If you want log book servicing, you need to be a mechanic.

 

[AllanVF]

Hey guys,

Do I void my warranty if I chance my own oil and filter?

Darren

The last time I was in at Holden, I asked that question. Owner oil changes will not void warranties. Use approved oils and filters mate and you'll be fine.