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Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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Every new vehicle I've ever owned gets the oil changed after the first 1000 miles, then I follow the DIC. I've never had a mechanical problem with any vehicle. I know everyone does what they feel is right, but for me, I just feel better doing it that way.

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smit303 Enthusiast

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Every new vehicle I've ever owned gets the oil changed after the first 1000 miles, then I follow the DIC. I've never had a mechanical problem with any vehicle. I know everyone does what they feel is right, but for me, I just feel better doing it that way.

I agee. First one should be done sooner than later. After that, I go by the DIC.

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Agriont Enthusiast

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Topping this up.... 17 Gm 6.2lt Sierra. Dealer says 12K or 7500 miles before first oil change. Just doesn't feel right and I've looked for something from GMC saying otherwise but came up empty. Surely the first oil change should be completed earlier than the dealer says?????

 

Appreciate any info you have on this.

duquephart Enthusiast

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I plan to do the first change fairly soon (500 - 1,000) just for peace of mind. After that will combine changes with rotation every 5,000 or so.

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

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We just bought a Equinox, plan to have the dealer perform the first free change at around 1k miles.

 

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slee3247 Enthusiast

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First was at 1000, second at 5. Every 5k miles is a good place to start combined with a rotation at the same time. This all but eliminates tire chopping and keeps clean oil circulating.

Bikemobile Enthusiast

Bikemobile

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First change at 2k, 5k after that.

 

We change the oil on our police fleet chargers the first time at 5k then 5k after that. Ive run 3 hemis from 0-100k miles without much issue. One wiped a cam lobe at 80k.... but apparently that is a common issue.

ChevyMan2015 Enthusiast

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Not so sure I'd wait until my oil is dead.

 

 

How exactly do you know your oil is "dead"? The OLM monitor works very well. Countless UOA's show these vehicles as well as countless others go easily 7,500 to 10,00 miles and the oil is in good shape, certainly not "dead". This whole idea of oil being "dead" needs to stop. it is just ridiculous to keep pushing the 3,000 to 5,000 miles OCI's. But hey, it's your money, and I am sure the oil companies love taking it from you, so go right ahead...change your "dead' oil. LOL.

Agriont Enthusiast

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Like I said, the dealer told me 7,500 miles and no indication of a first oil change in the GM good book. They also said there is no such thing as a break in oil etc. 0W20 full synthetic is the oil they use. I find this motor spools quite a bit before it kicks in, totally different than a 5.3 or 6.0 or even the heavy diesel. I want to follow manufacturer advice so as not to void warranty but also would like to change it sooner than later. Don't know why GM isn't up front on this. Dont want a pissing contest here over this but if anyone has something concrete from GM that would confirm what I've been told or something that I could take to the dealer to show them that they are wrong.. put it forth. Thx.

ChevyMan2015 Enthusiast

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Like I said, the dealer told me 7,500 miles and no indication of a first oil change in the GM good book. They also said there is no such thing as a break in oil etc. 0W20 full synthetic is the oil they use. I find this motor spools quite a bit before it kicks in, totally different than a 5.3 or 6.0 or even the heavy diesel. I want to follow manufacturer advice so as not to void warranty but also would like to change it sooner than later. Don't know why GM isn't up front on this. Dont want a pissing contest here over this but if anyone has something concrete from GM that would confirm what I've been told or something that I could take to the dealer to show them that they are wrong.. put it forth. Thx.

 

 

Your owners manual is provided to you by GM. The manual states, "On some vehicles, when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles.

It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year.
For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%."
Agriont Enthusiast

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Your owners manual is provided to you by GM. The manual states, "On some vehicles, when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles.

It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year.
For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%."

 

You are stating nothing new and certainly not answering the question/concern I have. The truck has a break in period, like every other truck I've owned from GM. Don't drive too hard, do not maintain high speeds, do not tow etc etc. So if you cannot provide documentation regarding break in pertaining to oil, refrain from spouting something everyone knows. We know that the "counter" is set and will come on when time/period is near for an oil change. That stuff is a given. What is not clear is GM saying if the first oil should not be changed until 7,500 miles, that it is their policy or just something the dealer is saying. That's my point.

Krusty Enthusiast

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Every oil thread turns into a pissing match. No GM does not say anything different for the 1st oil change than the last oil change.

 

Here's every oil change I did in my 2500 from new until sold:

 

Date Change Interval Odometer

7/10/07 1,400 / 1 mo 1,400

 

10/04/07 2,900 / 3 mo 4,300

 

1/09/08 2,500 / 3 mo 6,800

 

4/08/08 1,500 / 3 mo 8,300

 

7/07/08 2,600 / 3 mo 10,900

 

10/19/08 3,200 / 3 mo 14,100

 

6/05/09 9,500 / 8 mo 23,600

 

12/05/09 6,700 / 6 mo 30,300

 

05/31/10 4,500 / 6 mo 34,800

 

12/03/10 6,100 / 6 mo 40,900

 

8/17/11 6,500 / 8 mo 47,400 0%

 

8/13/12 9,000 / 12 mo 56,400 0%

 

8/13/13 8,800 / 12 mo 65,200

 

6/16/14 9,800 / 10 mo 75,000 0%

 

7/04/15 5,800 / 12 mo 80,800

 

7/23/16 6,100 / 12 mo 86,900

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

sdeeter19555

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Every oil thread turns into a pissing match. No GM does not say anything different for the 1st oil change than the last oil change.

 

Here's every oil change I did in my 2500 from new until sold:

 

Date Change Interval Odometer

7/10/07 1,400 / 1 mo 1,400

 

10/04/07 2,900 / 3 mo 4,300

 

1/09/08 2,500 / 3 mo 6,800

 

4/08/08 1,500 / 3 mo 8,300

 

7/07/08 2,600 / 3 mo 10,900

 

10/19/08 3,200 / 3 mo 14,100

 

6/05/09 9,500 / 8 mo 23,600

 

12/05/09 6,700 / 6 mo 30,300

 

05/31/10 4,500 / 6 mo 34,800

 

12/03/10 6,100 / 6 mo 40,900

 

8/17/11 6,500 / 8 mo 47,400 0%

 

8/13/12 9,000 / 12 mo 56,400 0%

 

8/13/13 8,800 / 12 mo 65,200

 

6/16/14 9,800 / 10 mo 75,000 0%

 

7/04/15 5,800 / 12 mo 80,800

 

7/23/16 6,100 / 12 mo 86,900

That's interesting, I ran the OLM down to zero or near zero...best I ever got was 6500 miles on this 2012 2500. Wonder why the difference? And that's with grocery getter use...

 

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