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2011 New Engine Oil For Gas Motors ?

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racerhog Enthusiast

racerhog

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Ok...I just got told that 2011 all GM gas motors need a different engine oil?

 

Whats this all about Guy's

 

Hope some of you GM guy's will shine a little light on whats up?????

 

:)

Z45 Senior Enthusiast

Z45

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fyi..................

 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a consumer alert clarifying that the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act prohibits automobile manufacturers and dealers from denying warranty coverage based on use of an aftermarket product, unless they can show the product caused the damage or was installed incorrectly.

 

“The FTC’s statement should help those ILMA members, for example, who have decided not to license General Motors’ dexos™ engine oil,” said ILMA counsel Jeff Leiter. “Some ILMA members have complained to me that the automaker has made confusing statements about its new engine oil and warranty coverage for new vehicles. It makes sense to hand a customer a copy of the FTC consumer alert, showing that the use of equivalent products should not affect warranty coverage.”

 

The FTC consumer alert can be viewed at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt192.shtm.

rodram Enthusiast

rodram

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.. do you really want to have all that hassle with a dealer over your warranty on a 2011 new truck..

 

.. maybe you could fight it and win your warranty coverage back... but who wants the stress?????

 

.. just use Mobil1 ... it is on GM's approved dexos list .. I am not promoting this oil and I don't use Mobile1 right now, but I would have no problem switching to it if it meant preserving my warranty

 

.. I don't necessarily agree wit this kind of business practice, but if I bought a new 2011 I would follow the warranty requirements ... if I truly thought it was total bs then I would buy a used truck ... or another brand... of truck

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