First Oil Change time?

[Ezekiel2517]

My dealer said they would do the first oil change for free when it was time. I now have 4400 Miles on my truck and still have 42% oil life. I called and asked if the first change needed to happen early and they said no, just on the regular schedule. I may be thinking old school, but I though the first oil change needed to happen in 500-1000 miles to get out any engine wear funk? Am I mistaken? Is it okay to wait this long for a firs toil change? Thanks

[fondupot]

Dealer and GM will tell you when the oil change % gets below 20%. In normal driving cases it will be between 6000-8000 miles.

 

I'm the same way, I was skeptical when they said they wouldn't do the change after the first 1000-2000 miles. But it seems that isn't needed. So I'm just gonna stick to the schedule and get my two free oil changes.

[kweber1911]

I thought 2 year maintenance came with the new truck. Mine does. Oil changes, tire rotations, brake checks etc are all done by the dealer for the first 2 years. (at least at my dealership, but it also says it in the back of the GMC sierra book).

 

they told me when the DIC says to change the oil, that i am supposed to bring it in. There is no "break in" oil in these new ones they told me also. it is all the same oil and to go the standard interval

I thought 2 year maintenance came with the new truck. Mine does. Oil changes, tire rotations, brake checks etc are all done by the dealer for the first 2 years. (at least at my dealership, but it also says it in the back of the GMC sierra book).

 

they told me when the DIC says to change the oil, that i am supposed to bring it in. There is no "break in" oil in these new ones they told me also. it is all the same oil and to go the standard interval

[beetle]

With todays vehicles and oil it probably doesn't matter but I always change out the oil and filter before 1,000 miles. I've seen tons of metallic particles in the drain pan..........don't know about anyone else but I don't want that crap circulating in my engine. Have the dealer change it out, it's free.

[legierk]

Yep, if you're like me, change it. Then take it to the dealer when the time comes and get the next one free, again, like me. I think 7000 miles is too far in between, no matter how good they say the oil is now. I already changed mine at 1000 and might do it again before I'm at 10% or less (like my dealer says). What I'm talking about here is engine LONGEVITY. Sure you can go 7000 miles. Hell you could go 10k, but you're engine is gonna take a beating for it. Oil breaks down with temp changes and time. Period.

[RyanbabZ71]

moving to the maintenance section

[fondupot]

With todays vehicles and oil it probably doesn't matter but I always change out the oil and filter before 1,000 miles. I've seen tons of metallic particles in the drain pan..........don't know about anyone else but I don't want that crap circulating in my engine. Have the dealer change it out, it's free.

 

It's not circulating like you think. That's what the filter is for...

 

 

Yep,

if you're like me, change it. Then take it to the dealer when the time

comes and get the next one free, again, like me. I think 7000 miles is

too far in between, no matter how good they say the oil is now. I

already changed mine at 1000 and might do it again before I'm at 10% or

less (like my dealer says). What I'm talking about here is engine

LONGEVITY. Sure you can go 7000 miles. Hell you could go 10k, but you're

engine is gonna take a beating for it. Oil breaks down with temp

changes and time. Period.

 

 

I think you are underestimating synthetic oil. It doesnt break down nearly as much like convention dino used to.

[Bbowen826]

I believe with these engines they go threw a break in cycle at the factory. Between that and the new oil these trucks use you don't have to do your first oil change earlier than required. Has everyone notices since 2013 that GM vehicles now take a special oil made by GM called Dexos. Of course you have to use this special oil and it costs more. I haven't seen any oil change place carry it other then the dealer. So if you take your truck to an oil change place other then the dealer they are only offering synthetic oil which as we know costs a hell of a lot more. To me it seems like GM did this on purpose so we have to get our oil changed by them at a higher price now. And when you get the free oil changes for the first 2 years it is limited to only 4 oil changes if I remember correctly.

[Mike-1000]

There is all kinds of correct info about Dexos on these forums.

This link is helpful when finding a brand that meets the Dexos specs.

(bad link. See below)

Any oil change place will have several of these avaiable.

 

Mike

[txab]

There is all kinds of correct info about Dexos on these forums.

This link is helpful when finding a brand that meets the Dexos specs.

http://www.gmdexos.c...nsedbrands.html

Any oil change place will have several of these avaiable.

 

Mike

 

 

your link no worky at this time.

 

Try this:

 

 

http://www.centerforqa.com/gm/licensed-gm-dexos-products

 

Take your pick of Dexos 1 or 2 and click the appropriate link

[Mike-1000]

 

 

your link no worky at this time.

Oops. Guess I shoulda checked that. Thanks for posting a good link.

 

Mike

[mike94silverado]

I still do 3k from winter to spring then stick with the regular interval the rest of the year works for meSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

I also use some seafoam about 500 miles priorSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk