New CT4 V Blackwing owner

[Everest]

Hey guys...Happy and proud to finally post this. I took delivery of my brand new 2024 CT4 V Blackwing about a week ago, 227 days after walking into the dealership initially. Summit white, satin graphite wheels, red calipers and belts, and a 6 speed manual. Not the cheapest way to own one but it was everything I wanted on the car. I love it more and more every time I look at it and drive it. My odo just ticked over 500 miles so I'm going to start opening it up a little bit.

 

[BW56M]

Congratulations and welcome.

We like pictures!

 

[Everest]

Thank you!

 

[shbox]

Remember that recommended break in is 1500 miles per the owners manual.

 

[Everest]

Right. Not planning on going crazy, slowly ramping up the rpms, and certainly won't try the no lift till then at least. As far as I know it's active above 5000 rpms and wide open throttle, none of which I've applied yet.

 

[Everest]

There is conflicting recommendations for my first oil change though...

 

[FormerM3]

Right. Not planning on going crazy, slowly ramping up the rpms, and certainly won't try the no lift till then at least. As far as I know it's active above 5000 rpms and wide open throttle, none of which I've applied yet.

Congratulations, beautiful blackwing and pics!! I'm definitely sticking to the recommended 1500 miles. May i ask about what you've heard about the rec for the first oil change?

 

[Everest]

Thank you and thank you. I've heard guys doing it after 500 miles, 650(that number was interesting), but the majority were in agreement at 1500.

 

[EB4BW]

Thank you and thank you. I've heard guys doing it after 500 miles, 650(that number was interesting), but the majority were in agreement at 1500.

Both.

First at ~500.
Second ~ 1,500.
Also change rear diff fluid at 1,500.

(Procedure cribbed from Chevy performance doc.)

 

[Professor Speed]

First oil change is a long debated topic without a consensus. Do whatever makes you feel better. I am sticking with 1,500 miles, but definitely nothing wrong with changing oil earlier. If you plan tracking the car changing differential fluid and bleeding the brakes is a must.

 

[obeykube]

What oil are you guys using? Anyone know what oil it is filled with at the factory? Mobil?

 

[Z51L9889]

Factory fill for the 4V BW is Mobil1 5W-30. Any Dexos1 Gen3 approved oil brand is acceptable. My personal choice is Castrol Syntec.

 

[Roadhawk]

I've tended to go with Motul for my high revving modified engines...but any high quality synthetic is probably pretty much good enough for most cars. I'd probably stick with the 5W-30 for the BWs though...

 

[obeykube]

Yeah 5W-30 is a definite, I have seen so much discourse online about not all 5W-30 synthetics being made equal, but I guess that's what the Dexos rating is for, to weed out the garbage. I like the idea of using the same stuff the factory uses...but I guess you ask is the factory using that cause its the best or the most economical lol