16 Free oil change tire rotation question

[ShamrockShooter]

So on my 16 it lists 2 free oil change and tire rotations. So the manual says 7,500 miles for the tire rotation, but the computer will tell you when to change the oil which could be more than 7,500 miles. So do you just bring it in for the rotation at 7,500 miles and tell them to change the oil regardless of the computer percent, or will they not change the oil till the computer says so forcing you to bring it back for 2 visits?

[SouthPawCO]

It depends on the dealer. One dealer told me they will only change it when it shows 10% remaining. Another dealer told, they are my oil changes/rotations, and to use them as often as I would like.

[newdude]

When they launched the maintenance program, there was a 20% or lower OLM requirement for it. They then dropped the requirement because they had many dealers bring to their attention that many customers don't always go by the OLM. The dealer can only recommend that you go by the OLM, but if you want it changed at 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, they are not supposed to deny your usage of the free maintenance.

[RyanbabZ71]

I skip both. Id rather not wait until 7500+ miles for an oil change. You should see what it looks like after 500-1000K miles

[Boardmember]

I had them change mine at about 2000 miles, they told me it was torso on but they did it anyway. Now my rotate/oil changes are skewed.

[Kyle919]

My dealer told me to bring it in every 5k miles for the oil changes.

[ShamrockShooter]

Thanks. I just checked my DIC and says I am 85% after 1,200 miles, so that should work out to an oil change right around the 7,500 mark anyway. What will really screw me up is if I get a second set of rims for winter tires. Then basically lose the value of my free rotation, because i wont need it then, b/c the tires would get rotated when I switch rims in my driveway.

 

I don't think I want to run my 22 inch black rims in the snow and salt for 4 months.

[gmtech2014]

i personally go 5,000 between oil changes and tire rotations. Going by the oil life monitor will depend on your driving ( lots of city, lots of highway, or a combination of both). I personally drive mainly highway and after 5,00 miles my olm was at 45%.

[PMattras]

For my 2016 GMC Sierra (1500) the dealer told me I have to use "full" synthetic oil and not like my 2014 Chevy Silverado (1500) where the dealership only recommended semi synthetic oil. The GMC dealership would cover the full synthetic under the free first two oil changes for the 2016. What is everyone doing for their free oil changes?

[ImminentFailure]

For my 2016 GMC Sierra (1500) the dealer told me I have to use "full" synthetic oil and not like my 2014 Chevy Silverado (1500) where the dealership only recommended semi synthetic oil. The GMC dealership would cover the full synthetic under the free first two oil changes for the 2016. What is everyone doing for their free oil changes?

 

I change at OLM 15% personally. But i've leased my last 4 cars, and while I'm responsible, care for the vehicles as my own, and wish it to be a good purchase for the next person I don't get to anal because, it's a lease.

 

Also, like everything in this world these days you have to really research on your own. It's a shame you can't trust the 'experts'. I've know so many people given incorrect info that cost them so much money with their car, house, roof, furnace, water tank, on and on and on.

 

Per the manual, "Ask for and use engine oils that meet the dexos1™ specification" - Dexos1 spec is not full syn by default, there are many blend oils that meet the spec. (http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/) - Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines. Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 4.3L V6, and 6.0L V8 engines.

 

I'd find who you spoke with, walk over together to the service manager, open the manual and call them out. It's their duty to be educated on the topic. Of course, you should always check your manual first for anything.

 

Edited for rage and data accuracy.

[slj2008]

oil change / tire rotation - 5% - 10% - Mobil 1 oil / gm filter

[66deadhead]

I think it depends on the dealer. I have 4,000 miles on my truck and the computer is saying 49% remaining. I just called them Thursday to set up an appointment for a oil change this Tuesday , cause I want that original oil out of there and want a full synthetic in it. They asked me if I wanted a tire rotation as well, as they said they do it between 5000-7000 miles. Or every oil change. I told them yes, do the tire rotation as I suspect the next oil change won't be until about 10,000 miles.

[Badass69]

I would dump the factory fill at 500 to 1000 miles and then do whatever you are comfortable with thereafter. Lots of trucks go with the factory oil for a full cycle though too... I just have analyzed it and it's heavy on the metals so I don't. ..

[ShamrockShooter]

Engineer I used to work with ran mobile 1 synthetic extended in his minivan and did 50k miles oil changes. Last I heard he was over 300k miles and had only done 6 oil changes. He figured if he made it to 200k miles it would be cheaper to replace the engine than replace the oil every 3k miles.

[RyanbabZ71]

Must have been an electrical engineer

 

 

Ryan