Free Oil Change Issue?

[Ventilator]

These trucks also take a synthetic blend so the oil is capable of lasting longer. If you're using conventional oil then I would stick with 3,000 miles to be safe. Synthetic blend: 5,000 to be safe. Full synthetic and no reason you can't go 7500 between oil changes. Full synthetic is rated to go much further so changing it at 7500 is still playing it safe.

 

Yes, Synthetic Blend. I wanted to get that first one over with, to get any break in debris out of there. I'm not going 7500 miles between changes. My OLM was at 51% on the first one, and I think 50% on the second. Forgot to look when I got there, and they didn't write it down like the first one.

 

 

The days of changing oil at 3000 miles has been gone for over a decade now. I go anywhere from 5000-7500 miles on mine. I make sure the oil is at the right level and drive it. My dealer tried to say something about the miles as well, but they went ahead and changed it for me anyways.

 

Yeah, maybe for some. Old Dog, needs to learn new tricks thing. LOL I have ran several vehicles with conventional oil well over 200K that were not using or burning oil, so it's hard to get out of that mindset.

 

My dealer told me (and others have stated elsewhere on this forum) that GM changed their policy.....it is now 4 oil changes in 2 years. Anytime. Any Mileage. If I want to do all 4 in 6 months that is fine, but more than 4 I pay.

 

Good to know! I'll check that out on my next change. Might as well use GM's Warranty oil changes first, then my dime.

 

 

Thanks guys for the info!

[8KCAB]

Took mine in with no issues. 5k mi and about 35% remaining. Done and tires rotated.

[2strokesmoke]

New engine has collapsible lifters, the new oil has dextos a detergent added to keep them clean so they don't get clogged up.

A failed clogged lifter is a failed cam, failed engine!

Follow the oil change guide or you might pay dearly.

just my 2 cents worth

[txab]

Dexos not "Dextos"

 

Also Dexos is not a detergent, it is a specification/classification

[RocktyTop1911]

For you old dogs out there, you may want to read this article by Edmunds on oil changes for newer vehicles.

 

http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/stop-changing-your-oil.html

 

Some excerpts from the article:

"Stop Changing Your Oil"

Oil technology has changed enormously over the last 30 years making the 3,000-mile oil change unnecessary in nearly all vehicles.

...

One GM car Edmunds drove went 13,000 miles before the monitoring system indicated the need for an oil change. We sent a sample of that oil to a lab for analysis. The results showed that the oil could have safely delivered at least another 2,000 miles of service.

I'll go off the monitoring system for my new 2015 Sierra.

[Clocked92]

Called my dealer for my first oil change after 6 months of owning my truck. Mileage was 4000km and oil life meter was like 37%. They booked me an appointment right away, no questions asked.

[KMGZ400]

For you old dogs out there, you may want to read this article by Edmunds on oil changes for newer vehicles.

 

http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/stop-changing-your-oil.html

 

Some excerpts from the article:

"Stop Changing Your Oil"

Oil technology has changed enormously over the last 30 years making the 3,000-mile oil change unnecessary in nearly all vehicles.

...

One GM car Edmunds drove went 13,000 miles before the monitoring system indicated the need for an oil change. We sent a sample of that oil to a lab for analysis. The results showed that the oil could have safely delivered at least another 2,000 miles of service.

I'll go off the monitoring system for my new 2015 Sierra.

 

I saw that article... I agree. There is no reason to change the oil every 3k.. The dealers just try and con people into servicing so they can make money... I go about 8 to 9k on Mobil 1 synt. between changes in my Cruze and have never had an issue

[f8l vnm]

Yah I got Shi* from my dealer too saying they cant do it unless it was 20% or lower. This while I was at 34% and after 6500 miles. I told him I was going on a long trip and needed the oil changed. Because I lied, he did it. Sheesh ...its a nice sell or catch phrase when they say free maint. however really it dont mean much . ( just like ther others )

[CounterMeasure]

I got my free oil change a 1K miles because I am a believer of getting early metal out of the system. Whether it is needed or not is another thread. Dealership gave me no problems. They even went as far as saying GM used to require the OLM to read down to about 20% but they backed off on that about a year ago because they realized not everyone can make it in at to the dealership specific interval, or drive their vehicles that much.

[20L8TSierra24]

I change mine usually between 5-6. I stopped the 3 k oil changes about 7 years ago

[c0ld29]

I've always wondered why some dealers make a big fuss about the oil life % especially since anyone can reset it at any time. If any dealership ever gives me grief I will inform them that I accidentally reset it at (whatever % makes it equal under 20).

 

My dealer put a sticker in my truck showing to come back in 6 months or 6000 miles, so even if I'm not close % wise I will just show them that. However I think my dealer is more down to earth than what I read about on here.

[RyanbabZ71]

Toyota did this to me on my wife's van. Had 3 free oil changes, I wanted fresh oil at 3k they went on and on about how it was special synthetic oil and they won't change unless I had 10K miles. Finally they agreed to change it and I have never been back. Mobil 1 is special enough for me

 

 

Ryan

[EPIC CAJUN]

dropped mine off this morning with 20% life left and they had no problems. In fact that's my second change with the first coming when I was around 30%. It must be up to the dealer to specify.

[redwngr]

The 'free' changes that GM provides can be performed at any dealer, just like all other warranty work. If your dealer doesn't want to do help, it might be time to select a new service department.

[scott19677]

"FREE?" If anyone thinks that you have not already paid for these oil changes when you bought your truck then you are crazy. Go to another dealer. Someone will be glad to get your business.