Home page
SPONSOR AD SPONSOR AD

Topic: Spring Oil Change

in Forum: C3 Engines


Spring Oil Change

Posted: 4/30/22 10:32pm Message 1 of 5
Standard Member
Send PM
Stillwater, MN - USA
Joined: 5/26/2021
Posts: 5
Vette(s): 1968 Coupe 327 / Muncie 4 Speed

Is there a need/preference to change oil in our Corvettes each Spring when taking them out of storage (for those owners who live in the northern snow climates)?  I don’t drive mine as often as I’d like in the summer (~500 - 700 miles) and am wondering is it really important to change oil each year?  I have a 327 with 77k miles.

I appreciate your thoughts on this.  Also what’s the thoughts on oil filter?

Thanks,




SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)

Re: Spring Oil Change

Posted: 4/30/22 10:42pm Message 2 of 5
Limited Member
Send PM
Overland Park, KS - USA
Joined: 7/9/2003
Posts: 914
Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray

Most places I've read say to change it based on time or mileage, whichever comes first and the time period is one  year.  I prefer AC filters and get the tall ones. I've seen filter tests and wouldn't use Fram.




1973 L-82 4 spd

Re: Spring Oil Change

Posted: 5/1/22 9:33am Message 3 of 5
Profile Pic
Standard Member
Send PM
Grapevine, TX - USA
Joined: 8/26/2006
Posts: 1525
Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport convertible.

The top of the line Fram UltraGuard is as good as the others.  I use a K&N for my annual change because of the nut on the bottom.  Wix/Napa Gold, Mobil 1, Bosch.  All are good.

Valvoline VR1 10w30 once a year for me.  Plenty of ZDDP.




   

Re: Spring Oil Change

Posted: 5/1/22 1:39pm Message 4 of 5
Profile Pic
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Moderator
Send PM
Burke, VT - USA
Joined: 1/23/2002
Posts: 7283
Vette(s): SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Sold - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe

I used Wix filters on "The Toy" and "The Beast" and continue to on the "BLKBRRD".  I also use them on the daily drivers and the motorhome.

Before storing any of the fun cars in the fall I always did an oil and filter change.  I was told somewhere along the line it was best to have fresh oil in the crankcase before the winter sleep.




Jim Olson 

"The Toys"...!!!  Save the Wave!

Where I've been in a Corvette...!!!

Re: Spring Oil Change

Posted: 5/14/22 2:40pm Message 5 of 5
Profile Pic
Limited Member
Send PM
San Diego, CA - USA
Joined: 11/10/2013
Posts: 64
Vette(s): '73 L48 Coupe, 383, M20, A/C, Electric Windows. Matterhorn White Jet-Glo w/ Dark Blue interior. Rochester, Edelbrock, Blackjack Ceramics, Borlas w/ 2.5" mandrel X over, Cooper Cobras on both OEM Steel and Aluminum Wheels.
Norsky said:

Before storing any of the fun cars in the fall I always did an oil and filter change.  I was told somewhere along the line it was best to have fresh oil in the crankcase before the winter sleep.

That is an excellent tip. More contaminates removed means less corrosion damage done to the internals. 
Thanks Norsky.
The STP S8873 Filter is of real stout construction, which encourages me to use it, but filtering quality: I'm unsure of.

Steve 




 

 

in Forum: C3 Engines


SPONSOR AD: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)