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First Oil Change?

Brock Samson

By Brock Samson
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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Mine is a dorman plug. Not sure in the size bought it in 2009. The one from my Tahoe is now in my camaro

 

 

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cmpcpro Enthusiast

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I changed mine at 900-1000 miles. Another change at 4000. The two free years of oil changes actually makes out to be 4 free oil changes.. So I will probably switch over to Mobil1 on the next change, and ditch the two left free changes, or I may use them and then switch.

LTZTom Enthusiast

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I changed my oil yesterday with 947 miles on the clock. I used Mobil1 0W20 Dexos and put in this magnetic drain plug. The oil seemed pretty dirty to have less than 1000 miles on it...glad I did it. The ½ quart thing is a pain the ass though!!! I bought two 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart and an AC oil filter and got after it. I figure the next oil change I'll get one 5 quart jug, two quart jugs and use what I had left from this one. Like I said...A PAIN IN THE ASS!!

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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I changed my oil yesterday with 947 miles on the clock. I used Mobil1 0W20 Dexos and put in this magnetic drain plug. The oil seemed pretty dirty to have less than 1000 miles on it...glad I did it. The ½ quart thing is a pain the ass though!!! I bought two 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart and an AC oil filter and got after it. I figure the next oil change I'll get one 5 quart jug, two quart jugs and use what I had left from this one. Like I said...A PAIN IN THE ASS!!

Huh. Hadn't thought about that yet. That will be a pain. I wonder if just putting 9 quarts in would cause any issues?

1972c10Custom Enthusiast

1972c10Custom

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I changed my oil yesterday with 947 miles on the clock. I used Mobil1 0W20 Dexos and put in this magnetic drain plug. The oil seemed pretty dirty to have less than 1000 miles on it...glad I did it. The ½ quart thing is a pain the ass though!!! I bought two 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart and an AC oil filter and got after it. I figure the next oil change I'll get one 5 quart jug, two quart jugs and use what I had left from this one. Like I said...A PAIN IN THE ASS!!

Just ordered one! Have one on my 72 C-10 Chevy 355 after I rebuilt it, I was amazed at how much medal the magnet collected and I only use Mobil 1and change oil at 3k or less.

1972c10Custom Enthusiast

1972c10Custom

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For the free GM oil changes has anyone asked what brand of oil is being used? Since it requires 0-20w Dexos can a specific brand be requested? My dealer Billion GMC offers Service Pro full synthetic for there bulk oil.

scphilli Enthusiast

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I changed my oil yesterday with 947 miles on the clock. I used Mobil1 0W20 Dexos and put in this magnetic drain plug. The oil seemed pretty dirty to have less than 1000 miles on it...glad I did it. The ½ quart thing is a pain the ass though!!! I bought two 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart and an AC oil filter and got after it. I figure the next oil change I'll get one 5 quart jug, two quart jugs and use what I had left from this one. Like I said...A PAIN IN THE ASS!!

+1. Did the same last weekend and agree the oil was pretty dirty looking for only having 1100 miles on it. May have been from some of the assembly lube?? I don't mind having the extra 1.5 quarts sitting around until the next change but biggest pain was having to use a step ladder to pour the oil in!

LTZTom Enthusiast

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+1. Did the same last weekend and agree the oil was pretty dirty looking for only having 1100 miles on it. May have been from some of the assembly lube?? I don't mind having the extra 1.5 quarts sitting around until the next change but biggest pain was having to use a step ladder to pour the oil in!

I totally agree!! :fume:

glcbn Enthusiast

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but biggest pain was having to use a step ladder to pour the oil in!

 

Even checking the oil isn't very easy!

 

I'm having them (dealer) change my oil today. Truck has 2,400 miles, and I'd rather have the "factory" oil out now. My percentage is still around 70%. I asked when they recommend change and he told me usually 5,000. I just didn't want to wait that long, even though oil was still completely full, and still had nice honey color.

 

As for the magnetic drain plug, it's strange GM would "go away" from that. My '98 K1500 had a factory magnetic drain plug. Go figure!

glcbn Enthusiast

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For the free GM oil changes has anyone asked what brand of oil is being used? Since it requires 0-20w Dexos can a specific brand be requested? My dealer Billion GMC offers Service Pro full synthetic for there bulk oil.

 

If I wanted Mobil 1, I would have to pay for the oil myself. Strange that they would use a full syn, where the 0W-20 used in these trucks is supposed to be a blend. I may be wrong on this though.

 

Not sure what brand my dealer uses. Oil bottles are labeled GM.

Last C5 Enthusiast

Last C5

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Changed the oil/filter/plug in my 6.2 at 500 miles and will change it again at 2,000 miles. After that I'll probably go to 5,000 mile oil changes. Getting rid of the break in lubes, any left over chips from machining, and generally starting fresh is important.

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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Dealer told me they are using GM Dexos 0W-20 at my dealer (says GM on the label) and it is a blend.

1972c10Custom Enthusiast

1972c10Custom

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Correction my GMC Dealer uses 5w 30 service pro bulk full synthetic, this is where I had all my oil changes done for my 09 Sierra, $39.95 and it includes tire rotation. IDK what brand of oil they are using for the 14's. I will find out when they install the magnaflow exhaust, if it ever comes in!

glcbn Enthusiast

glcbn

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Dealer told me they are using GM Dexos 0W-20 at my dealer (says GM on the label) and it is a blend.

 

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