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diannabill Enthusiast

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Between question...when do I go to the dealer to have this done? Noob question but I've never had a "warranty" and "4 free services". I'm currently around 75 with 3500 miles. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

Aaron: Back a few months ago, the dealers were saying that you had to wait for the oil life monitor to say you were down to 20% life. Now I'm hearing on this forum that you get four changes, whenever you want them, but you're limited to four free changes within the first two years. I'd suggest giving your service department a call to clear it up.

 

Getting down to 20% usually puts you right around the 6500 - 7000 mile point.

diannabill Enthusiast

diannabill

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What is the rule with changing your own oil and keeping the warranty going? I figured a dealer or shop would have to change to give you a record. Could someone fill me in?

You can do it yourself, but keep receipts for the oil & filter purchases and keep a record of when you changed it. As long as you have a record of the date, mileage, and what you did, and corresponding receipts for the purchase of the supplies you'll be OK.

Aaron1085 Senior Enthusiast

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Between question...when do I go to the dealer to have this done? Noob question but I've never had a "warranty" and "4 free services". I'm currently around 75 with 3500 miles. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

 

 

Aaron: Back a few months ago, the dealers were saying that you had to wait for the oil life monitor to say you were down to 20% life. Now I'm hearing on this forum that you get four changes, whenever you want them, but you're limited to four free changes within the first two years. I'd suggest giving your service department a call to clear it up.

 

Getting down to 20% usually puts you right around the 6500 - 7000 mile point.

 

Roger that, thank you!

 

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gone_fishing Enthusiast

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This website has a list of Dexos1 approved oils: http://centerforqa.com/gm/dexos1-brands

 

Sometimes you see oils that will say they "exceed Dexos1 requirements". From what I've read, GM charges a royalty fee to have Dexos certification. Some companies oils meet the spec but they don't want to pay GM the royalty fee to advertize that they do (hence the "exceeds Dexos1 requirements").

rs111 Enthusiast

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Aaron: Back a few months ago, the dealers were saying that you had to wait for the oil life monitor to say you were down to 20% life. Now I'm hearing on this forum that you get four changes, whenever you want them, but you're limited to four free changes within the first two years. I'd suggest giving your service department a call to clear it up.

 

Getting down to 20% usually puts you right around the 6500 - 7000 mile point.

Just called my Dealer and talked to the service department said I get 4 Oil changes in 2 years, can use them at any time.He sugested to me to wait until 3 thousand because they also rotate the wheels.I have almost 1000 on my truck now.He also said the new engines are different then years ago when it was recommended to change the oil at a earlier time.

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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Aaron: Back a few months ago, the dealers were saying that you had to wait for the oil life monitor to say you were down to 20% life. Now I'm hearing on this forum that you get four changes, whenever you want them, but you're limited to four free changes within the first two years. I'd suggest giving your service department a call to clear it up.

 

Getting down to 20% usually puts you right around the 6500 - 7000 mile point.

 

I think it varies by dealership. My dealer says GM should honor free oil changes within the first 2 years, unlimited times as long as the OLM gets below 30%.

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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Seems to be that way (vary by dealer or whoever got which memo). Even at my dealer, the Service Manager told me one thing and Service Writers were sying another. I think they all sync'd up though. At my Dealer, it is only 4 oil changes / tire rotations during the first 24 months, but whenever customer wants. I run very low mileage so I will do mine at 6 month intervals which is usually 2-3 kmiles. Just my circumstances.

Aaron1085 Senior Enthusiast

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Between question...when do I go to the dealer to have this done? Noob question but I've never had a "warranty" and "4 free services". I'm currently around 75 with 3500 miles. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

 

 

Aaron: Back a few months ago, the dealers were saying that you had to wait for the oil life monitor to say you were down to 20% life. Now I'm hearing on this forum that you get four changes, whenever you want them, but you're limited to four free changes within the first two years. I'd suggest giving your service department a call to clear it up.

 

Getting down to 20% usually puts you right around the 6500 - 7000 mile point.

I'm actually around 57% @ 3300 miles. Perhaps I'll call service and schedule one ... You'd think with all this fancy technology, I'd get a text message that says "your oil level is at xxx, please schedule an oil change". Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

 

diannabill Enthusiast

diannabill

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I'm actually around 57% @ 3300 miles. Perhaps I'll call service and schedule one ... You'd think with all this fancy technology, I'd get a text message that says "your oil level is at xxx, please schedule an oil change". Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

According to my service guy, 20% was the point that an oil change was necessary (and it would be close to 7000 miles), and there was no need with the synthetic blend they use to change it sooner. I understand that some people still insist on changing it early, and especially make sure the first oil change was done sooner.

 

So at 57% and 3300 miles, you're probably right on track, and according to the manufacturer, still have quite a bit of life in the oil. So you'd definitely not receive any kind of warning from your vehicle that you're due for service. I got down to 19% and 6950 miles before my first oil change. And I got no messages.

 

I think OnStar has a maintenance program that monitors your vehicle's systems and can send some type of message, but I don't know how often that happens, or how they send them to you. (I don't use text messaging, so I wouldn't have gotten a text from them).

 

The one VERY IMPORTANT thing for you to do is to check your oil regularly and keep it topped off with the proper oil. My dealer said it would be acceptable (to GM) to lose 1 quart every 3000 miles. I haven't seen this oil consumption in my truck, but there have been posts on here about oil loss so it's important to check.

 

In my opinion, as long as your oil level is good, you're still in good shape.

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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You have a low oil light and a oil change light, whats the other light you want? People change their oil at their own whim. So I guess you want a mind reading oil change light thingy. LOL!

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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I'm actually around 57% @ 3300 miles. Perhaps I'll call service and schedule one ... You'd think with all this fancy technology, I'd get a text message that says "your oil level is at xxx, please schedule an oil change". Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

 

Onstar Does this....but you get an email and it gives you all the current stats of the truck.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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I'm actually around 57% @ 3300 miles. Perhaps I'll call service and schedule one ... You'd think with all this fancy technology, I'd get a text message that says "your oil level is at xxx, please schedule an oil change". Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

You will....from your friends at OnStar. (at least I do, for all my OnStar equipped vehicles)

Aaron1085 Senior Enthusiast

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Mine is still active until June. It'll notify me "time for oil change"?

 

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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Mine is still active until June. It'll notify me "time for oil change"?

 

Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

If it was given your email when it was setup, you should get a monthly maintenance/vehicle diagnostic report from 'OnStar Services'.

 

It's a neat way to keep track of the status of the vehicles you arrange/do the maintenance on, but don't drive (or not often).

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